Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In

The country has been roiled by political chaos since the October election, which led to widespread demonstrations and a deadly response by the police.

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This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.

Islamic State militants have rampaged across the northern Cabo Delgado Province for more than seven years. The government says the situation has stabilized. Residents tell a different story.

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Venâncio Mondlane Returns to Mozambique, Declaring Himself President

After a self-imposed exile, Venâncio Mondlane was welcomed home by delirious crowds supporting his claim that the country’s last election was stolen from him by corrupt elites.

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The Mozambique Song, and Rapper, Inspiring a Youth Uprising

“Povo no Poder,” or “People in Power,” by the rap star Azagaia, has become the unofficial anthem of the protests over a disputed election.

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Mozambique Unrest: What to Know

More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military.

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At Least 21 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling

Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.

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Mozambique Court Upholds Result in Disputed Presidential Election

The ruling comes after protests that left more than 100 people dead, and paves the way for the candidate from the long-governing Frelimo party to take office next month.

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