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6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
December 27, 2024 1:44 am
Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces.
At least 21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
December 25, 2024 6:11 am
Mozambique Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo that a wave of violence and looting was sparked by the court's announcement a day earlier.
At least 110 people died in 7 weeks of post-election protests in Mozambique: rights groups
December 12, 2024 11:41 pm
The southern African nation, which endured a 15-year civil war from 1977 to 1992, has been beset by unrest and street protests since two prominent opposition officials were fatally shot in their car by unknown gunmen on October 18.
Mozambique national cremated in presence of family in Vadodara
August 25, 2024 1:04 am
Lawrenco Fernando's siblings had flown into the country with the financial assistance from his alma mater, Parul University, and High Commission of India in Mozambique.
At least 94 dead in Mozambique after unlicensed ferry boat capsizes, says official
April 08, 2024 2:59 pm
Twenty-six people are missing, official says Vessel was not licenced to transport people, official says Passengers were fleeing cholera outbreak, says state broadcaster
Watch: Jaishankar takes a ride in Mozambique's 'Made in India' train
April 14, 2023 10:07 am
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took a ride in a 'Made in India' train in Mozambique during an official visit.
Storm Freddy kills more than 60 on return to Mozambique, Malawi
March 13, 2023 10:15 pm
Freddy is one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years: What is it? How is it transmitted?
May 21, 2022 9:11 am
It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. An outbreak was reported in Malawi earlier this year.
Mozambique: 'Hidden debt' trial exposes depth of corruption
September 02, 2021 10:11 pm
A corruption scandal has shaken Mozambique to the core and turned it into an international pariah. This week, legal proceedings against 19 defendants have kicked off. But are the real culprits on trial?
Mozambique's extremist violence poses threat for neighbors
March 31, 2021 1:54 pm
In just three years, an Islamist insurgency in northern Mozambique has killed an estimated 2,600 people. Last week's attack on the town of Palma, which lasted days, should concern neighboring countries, experts say.
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Mozambique: More than 1 lakh at risk after second cyclone in 6 weeks
April 29, 2019 4:06 pm
Rains from Cyclone Kenneth, the second tropical storm to hit Mozambique within weeks, continued to pound the northeastern city of Pemba and surrounding areas causing massive flooding and destruction. One death has been confirmed so far and 160,000 people are at risk, with more torrential rain forecast for the days ahead.
Cholera vaccination campaign kicks off in cyclone-ravaged Mozambique
April 04, 2019 9:47 pm
A cholera vaccination campaign is kicking off to reach nearly 900,000 cyclone survivors in Mozambique as officials rush to contain an outbreak of the disease, The Associated Press reported.
Cyclone Idai claims more than 1,000 lives in Zimbabwe, Mozambique
March 22, 2019 6:58 am
The cyclone hit land near Beira on Thursday and moved inland throughout the weekend, leaving heavy rains in its trail on Tuesday. More rural areas remained unaccessible.
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