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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winner.

Mozambique on edge as army is deployed to help stop post-election protests

Why Mozambique’s election has sparked weeks of protests and a violent crackdown by police

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

Mozambique threatens to deploy soldiers to quell post-election protests

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Clashes as post-election violence escalates in Mozambique

Protesters in Mozambique, organised by opposition leaders and their supporters, are disputing the outcome of the October 9 elections that saw the ruling Frelimo party extend its 49-year rule. (AP video by Lurdes Magaia, produced by Sebabatso Mosamo)

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Mozambique rocked by the killings of 2 prominent opposition figures soon after disputed election

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Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique’s election as opposition candidate calls for strikes

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Overcrowded ferry capsizes off Mozambique’s coast, leaving at least 98 dead, media reports say

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UN raises alert for 780,000 people displaced in Mozambique, most due to violence in north

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New attacks by IS-linked group in Mozambique leave over 70 children missing. Thousands have fled

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