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Mozambique police fire tear gas as opposition supporters march on capital
MAPUTO (Reuters) – Mozambican police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters converging on the capital Maputo on Thursday for the biggest demonstration yet against last month’s disputed election.
Human rights groups say at least 18 people have been killed in the police crackdown on protests since the Oct. 9 vote, which extended ruling party Frelimo’s five decades in power.
Opposition parties, civil society groups and Western observers said the election was unfair and that results were altered.
A Frelimo spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment. The party has also been accused of vote-rigging in previous polls and has denied it.
Thursday was dubbed the “Day of Freedom” in flyers distributed on social media by presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who commands a strong following among the country’s disenchanted youth and came second in the official election results but claims to have won.
A local walks past police officers with his hands up, after police fired teargars to disperse proters during a “national shutdown” against the election outcome, at Luis Cabral township in Maputo, Mozambique, November 7, 2024. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko.
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Security forces were out in force along the main highway into Maputo on Thursday morning, as crowds of people tried to make their way into the city on foot, said a Reuters witness.
Elsewhere in the city, groups of protesters burned tires and blocked roads. South Africa closed its main border crossing on Wednesday for security reasons, and its foreign ministry advised its citizens against all but essential travel to Mozambique.
South African logistics company Grindrod on Thursday said it had suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique.
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council on Tuesday ordered the electoral commission to clarify within 72 hours why there had been discrepancies in the number of votes counted in the presidential, legislative and provincial elections, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
An electoral commission spokesperson did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
(Reporting by Siphiwe Sibeko and Manuel Mucari; Writing by Nellie Peyton; Editing by Alexander Winning and Ros Russell)
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If the Equatorial Guinea guy sue the government, he will definitely win – businesswoman, Adesuwa Ighalo, says as she condemns police for releasing private videos of Baltasar Engonga
Businesswoman and ex-wife of football star, Jude Ighalo, Sonia, said if controversial Equatorial Guinea official, Baltasar Engongoa, sues the government for releasing his x-rated tapes. he would definitely win.
In a post shared on her Instastories, Sonia condemned the police for releasing private videos of Baltasar. The Equitorial Guinea anti-corruption agency boss was being investigated for fraud. The investigators stormed his house to search for evidence. However, they found the tapes of him having s#xual relations with several women including wives of top government officials and released the tapes online.
Read Sonia’s submission below…
In a touching display of kindness, popular TikTok influencer KingWhite has presented MohBad’s mother with a brand-new car, bringing joy and comfort to her life.
This generous gesture comes after MohBad’s mother recently reconciled with her husband, amidst ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the late singer’s tragic passing in September 2023.
A viral video captured the emotional moment KingWhite surprised MohBad’s mother with the car keys. Her shocked and delighted reaction was priceless. She eagerly hopped into the driver’s seat. KingWhite also arranged for a personal driver to assist her
The internet is abuzz with praise for KingWhite’s selfless act, melting hearts and inspiring kindness.
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