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                    <title><![CDATA[Mozal Thrives, Mozambique Struggles: Aluminium Giant Confirms 27 Years of Tax Exemptions Amid National Economic Crisis]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambiques deepening economic crisis and rising inequality have reignited scrutiny over the countrys fiscal policies as Mozal, Africas largest primary aluminium smelter and one of Mozambiques most profitable ventures, has confirmed that it has operated under sweeping tax exemptions for the past 27 years. These benefits stem from a 1998 agreement with the state which remains in force even as millions of Mozambicans face worsening poverty.]]></description>

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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:21:57 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Mozambican Government Questions Tax Exemption on Cooking Oil: Who Really Benefits?]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambiques Ministry of Economy has pushed back against a proposal to exempt cooking oil from Value Added Tax (VAT), raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and questioning whether the intended beneficiariesconsumers and local producersare actually gaining from the policy. The critique comes amid mounting economic pressure and a national debate over how best to balance social support and state revenue collection.]]></description>

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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:32:19 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Mozambiques State Oil Firm ENH Pays Executives $42,000 Monthly Amid Economic Hardship]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[As Mozambique grapples with deepening economic struggles and widening inequality, the latest financial report from Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) reveals that its top executives earned an average of 2.7 million meticais ($42,000) per month in 2023. This revelation follows the leak of a payroll document last year suggesting that some administrators were earning over 3 million meticais ($47,000) per month, with total compensation, including benefits, exceeding 6 million meticais ($94,000). At the time, ENH dismissed these figures as fake news, but the latest disclosure confirms the existence of executive salaries that starkly contrast with the countrys economic realities.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:01:18 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Venâncio Mondlane Files Criminal Complaint Against President Chapo Amid Ongoing Political Crisis]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane has formally filed a criminal complaint against Mozambiques President Daniel Chapo on the same day he was summoned by the Attorney Generals Office (PGR) over multiple legal proceedings against him. Mondlane accuses the Head of State of inciting violence, claiming that Chapos recent statementsparticularly those made in Cabo Delgadohave encouraged brutal repression of protests and fostered a militaristic stance.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:34:04 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Chapos Government Faces Major Hurdles as Poverty, Unemployment, and Hunger Weigh on Mozambique]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The interplay of poverty, unemployment, hunger, and high youth illiteracy rates in Mozambique could severely undermine the effectiveness of President Daniel Chapos administration. Economist Constantino Marrengula of the Center for Learning and Civil Society Empowerment (CESC) has warned that poor governance over the past decade has exacerbated the countrys social and economic crisis, placing the new government in a precarious position.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:38:21 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[LAMs Monopoly Nearing Its End as Three Airlines Eye Mozambiques Aviation Market]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The long-standing dominance of Mozambique Airlines (LAM) may soon come to an end, as three foreign carriers have expressed interest in entering the country's aviation market. This potential shake-up comes at a time when LAM is struggling with deep financial woes, deteriorating service quality, corruption allegations, and growing passenger dissatisfaction. The arrival of new players could break the state-owned airlines monopoly and introduce long-overdue competition in a sector desperate for efficiency and reliability.]]></description>

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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:52:16 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Mozambique Airlines Passengers Claim Luggage Swapped for Cargo in Alleged Extortion Scheme]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Passengers on domestic flights operated by Linhas Aereas de Mocambique (LAM) are raising serious allegations of extortion, claiming that their luggage is being deliberately offloaded in favor of commercial cargo. Many report being forced to pay between 500 and 1,000 meticais to ensure their bags are placed on the same flight rather than being delayed for later transportation.]]></description>

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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:19:01 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Roadblocks Return: Restoring Order or Reviving Corruption on Mozambiques Roads?]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The reactivation of 52 road checkpoints in Mozambique, which had been suspended for over two months following post-election protests, has sparked a heated debate about their real impact. While authorities argue that these checkpoints are essential for road safety and accident reduction, transport operators and civil society groups fear they could serve as a front for renewed corruption schemes.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:56:48 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Post-Election Crisis: Ismael Mussa Calls for End to Voter Registration and Introduction of Electronic Voting in Mozambique]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Prominent Mozambican politician and academic Ismael Mussa has called for the urgent abolition of voter registration and the introduction of electronic voting to prevent electoral fraud and restore credibility to Mozambiques election process. Mussa argues that the countrys voter registration system is fundamentally flawed, exclusionary, and serves as a breeding ground for political manipulation, fueling recurrent post-election crises.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:14:53 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Renamo Accuses President Chapo of Undermining Peace Agreement Amid Political Tensions]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambiques main opposition party, Renamo, has accused President Daniel Chapo of violating the 2019 Peace and Reconciliation Agreement by drawing parallels between the ongoing protests and the partys actions during the countrys civil war. Renamo claims that Chapos statements are reopening historical wounds and threatening national reconciliation efforts.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:23:45 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Vehicle Inspection System Faces Collapse Following Mondlanes Decree]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Vehicle inspection services in Mozambique are facing a severe crisis after a decree by former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane suspended mandatory periodic vehicle inspections. Mondlane justified the suspension by arguing that the country's poor road infrastructure makes the requirement both impractical and unjustifiable.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:53:56 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Failed Attempt to Resume Toll Collection Sparks Chaos in Maputo]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Efforts to resume toll collections at REVIMO-managed stations in the Greater Maputo area met with strong resistance, three months after their suspension was decreed by opposition figure Venâncio Mondlane. Motorists refused to pay, forcing the concessionaire to halt operations amid widespread community protests.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:23:08 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Secret Meeting Between Mondlane and Forquilha Sparks Speculation]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Venâncio Mondlane, former presidential candidate, and Albino Forquilha, president of PODEMOS, recently held a secret meeting that has ignited controversy and fueled public speculation. Neither party has disclosed the agenda or outcome of the discussions, raising questions about the nature of their relationship following Mozambique's contentious October 9 general elections, which saw PODEMOS emerge as the main opposition party with 43 parliamentary seats.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:37:02 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Workers Should Not Be Penalized for Absences Due to Protests, Says Legal Expert]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Public and private sector workers unable to report to work due to violent protests marked by road barricades and widespread insecurity should not face penalties such as unjustified absences or salary deductions. This position was strongly advocated by labor law expert and former President of the Mozambican Bar Association, Duarte Casimiro, during an interview with TORRE.News.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:26:05 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Leaders from Portugal, South Africa, and Angola Send Delegates to Daniel Chapo's Inauguration]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The Presidents of Portugal, South Africa, and Angolacountries with historic and strategic ties to Mozambiquehave opted not to attend the inauguration of President-elect Daniel Chapo, scheduled for January 15. Instead, each nation will be represented by their respective Foreign Ministers, reflecting a cautious diplomatic stance amid Mozambique's post-electoral unrest.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:03:12 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[MDM Deputies Boycott Parliament Amid Electoral Dispute]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) has announced that its elected deputies will not take their seats in the 10th Legislature of the Assembly of the Republic, scheduled to convene on January 13. The decision, made during an extraordinary Political Commission meeting yesterday, reflects the partys rejection of the October 2024 electoral results.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:56:30 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Between Promises and Failures: SADC Shifts Focus Back to Mozambican Crisis]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The Southern African Development Community (SADC) reaffirmed its readiness yesterday, January 8th, to assist Mozambique in resolving its ongoing political crisis, which has persisted since the contentious general elections of October 9th, 2024. This renewed commitment follows two extraordinary meetings held by the regional bloc in December 2024 and January this year, neither of which produced concrete solutions.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:45:36 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Malawi and Zambia suspend fuel imports via Beira Port amid Mozambiques unrest]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Malawi and Zambia have temporarily halted fuel imports through Mozambiques Beira Port, citing instability caused by post-election protests that have disrupted transport routes and operations in the region. The decision is expected to worsen fuel shortages, particularly in Malawi, which heavily relies on the Beira corridor for its supplies.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Assures Venâncio Mondlane Will Not Be Arrested Upon Return to Mozambique]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The President of Mozambiques Supreme Court, Adelino Muchanga, has assured that there is no arrest warrant against presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, stating that he would be a free man should he return to the country.
In Mozambiques courts, there is no arrest order against Engineer Venâncio Mondlane. This means that if he arrives in Mozambique today, given the absence of such an order, he remains a free citizen, Muchanga declared during a press conference held today.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:42:10 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Post-election protests in Mozambique force Syrah Resources to declare Force Majeure]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Australian mining company Syrah Resources has declared force majeure on operations at its Balama graphite mine in Mozambiques Cabo Delgado province due to escalating post-election protests. The company evacuated most of its workforce to ensure their safety amid growing instability in the region.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:40:25 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[SIMO Rede leaves users without access to funds amid social and political turmoil in Mozambique]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[As Mozambique grapples with an escalating social and political crisis marked by widespread protests and road blockages, the countrys financial infrastructure has also faltered. The Sociedade Interbancária de Moçambique (SIMO Rede), which manages interbank transactions, has experienced system failures that have left thousands of users unable to access their money. The disruptions have specifically impacted money transfers between banks and mobile wallets such as Mpesa, Emola, and Mkeshservices that have become lifelines for many amid the unrest.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:05:58 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Pilot strike forces South African Airways to cancel international flights]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[South African Airways (SAA) was forced to cancel several international flights on Thursday due to a strike by its pilots, represented by the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA). The industrial action follows a breakdown in salary negotiations and demands for better working conditions.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:38:41 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Teachers halt exams in Maputo and Matola over unpaid overtime]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Primary school teachers in public institutions across Maputo and Matola initiated a partial boycott of exams today, defying calls from the government and the National Teachers Organization (ONP) to maintain normal operations. The protests stem from delays in overtime payments, an issue that has persisted despite repeated assurances from authorities.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:08:46 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Mozambican Security Forces Claim External Influence Behind Protests]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambiques Defence and Security Forces (FDS) have accused national and international civil society organizations, along with individuals of ill intent, of financing and orchestrating the ongoing protests that erupted after the contested October general election results. The opposition has rejected the results, labeling them fraudulent.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:53 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Former mozambican president Guebuza acknowledges ruling party crisis and calls for national unity]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Former Mozambican President Armando Emílio Guebuza has publicly admitted that Frelimo, Mozambiques ruling party since independence in 1975, is facing significant internal challenges. Speaking amidst escalating political and social unrest following the contentious general elections of October 2024, Guebuza stressed the importance of unity among all Mozambicans to address the countrys pressing issues.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:09:49 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Under Pressure, Ossufo Momade Delays Renamos National Council Amid Leadership Crisis]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Renamo leader Ossufo Momade is under mounting internal pressure following the partys historic defeat in the 2024 general elections but has opted to postpone the National Council meeting until after the official proclamation of results by the Constitutional Council. The delay was confirmed today by Arnaldo Chalaua, president of Renamos Jurisdictional Council, who cited financial constraints as a key reason.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[The post-election unrest in Mozambique has intensified, prompting widespread international condemnation. Western nations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States, issued a joint statement decrying the violence against civilians during ongoing protests. The demonstrations, fueled by allegations of election irregularities, have plunged the country into turmoil, with international stakeholders urging an immediate end to hostilities and a commitment to peaceful resolution.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has extended an invitation to all four presidential candidates for a dialogue aimed at defusing the countrys escalating post-electoral tensions. The announcement, made in a national address, seeks to pave the way for reconciliation as ongoing protests continue to claim lives and cause extensive property damage.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[Renamo leader Ossufo Momade today called on Mozambique's Parliament to step in and address the political and social crisis that has unfolded following the October 9 general elections. Speaking at a press conference, Momade stressed that the Assembly of the Republic, as a cornerstone of democratic governance, must actively safeguard the people's interests and work to restore trust in the democratic process.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Mozambican Bar Association (OAM) has expressed serious concern over escalating violence during recent nationwide protests, warning that continued unrest could pave the way for the declaration of a state of emergency to restore public order and safeguard citizens' fundamental rights.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[The European Union (EU) announced today in Brussels an additional 20 million in funding for Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) deployed in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. The support, allocated through the European Peace Facility (EPF), aims to enhance the operational capacity of Rwandan troops combating terrorism in the region, which has faced insurgent violence linked to Islamic State-affiliated groups since 2017.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[Over a month after Mozambiques October 9 general elections, Renamo, officially ranked third, is engaging in a controversial operation to gather and package election records and result sheets in Sofala province. The effort, viewed by analysts as both unexpected and tardy, aims to assert that the party secured second place provincially, overtaking Podemos.
Critics have raised eyebrows at Renamos initiative, as its election agents had already received these documents during the partial and intermediate tallying phases before results were centralized. This latest move comes amid ongoing electoral disputes that have already been submitted to district courts and the Constitutional Council.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[South Africas Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the diversion of travelers to the Eswatini border, located 50 kilometers from Lebombo, due to ongoing protests in Mozambique. BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi stated that the measure aims to ensure the safety of travelers amid the unrest.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[Two South African journalists, Bongani Siziba and Sbonelo Mkhasi, have been detained by Mozambican authorities while reporting on the ongoing popular protests. The journalists, affiliated with News Central Africa TV, were in Mozambique to cover demonstrations that have led, among other consequences, to the closure of the Lebombo border between Mozambique and South Africa.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:01:52 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Renamo spokesperson Marcial Macome held a press conference today, strongly condemning police actions during recent protests in the cities of Nampula and Quelimane. Macome accused the police of killing civilians in Nampulas Namicopo neighborhood during demonstrations held yesterday.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:55:03 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Post-election protests in Mozambique, which have disrupted normal operations at the Ressano Garcia border, are inflicting significant losses on the South African economy. The South African Association of Transport and Rail estimates that the border closures due to the unrest are costing South Africa approximately R10 million (around $550,000) per day.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[ExxonMobils decision to postpone its final investment decision on the Rovuma LNG project to 2026, initially expected by late 2025, has raised concerns over the impact of these delays on the global energy crisis. The company attributed the delay to operational hurdles in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, an area with significant liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves that is currently affected by force majeure conditions.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:40:42 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambiques National Election Commission (CNE) has confirmed via a press release that it has provided the Constitutional Council (CC) with explanations regarding the discrepancy in voter numbers recorded in the October 9 general elections. This statement comes in response to circulating claims that the CNE failed to clarify this discrepancy within the 72-hour deadline set by the CC.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:49:24 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Nyusi meets with Mondlanes spiritual mentor amid post-election tensions]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi met today with Apostle Luís Fole, leader of the Divine Hope Ministry Church and known spiritual mentor of presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who has been contesting the recent general election results. The meeting took place in Nyusis office against the backdrop of escalating post-election tensions, marked by demonstrations organised by Mondlane.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Maputo Central Hospital confirms three deaths amid protests]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Maputo Central Hospital (HCM), Mozambiques largest healthcare facility, has confirmed three fatalities resulting from the protests that took place yesterday in Maputo and surrounding areas.
The figures were provided by Dino Lopéz, head of the HCM Emergency Department, during a press conference held to update the public on the situation following the unrest in the capital.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:29:23 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Military provides civic services as police continue to clamp down on protesters]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Maputo remains tense as protesters confront security forces, pushing forward to the intersection of Eduardo Mondlane and Amílcar Cabral avenues, about three kilometers from Julius Nyerere Avenue in the city center. The Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR), the anti-riot division of the Mozambican Police (PRM), has been mobilised to disperse the demonstrators, whose intended destination is still unclear.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:21:53 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Order restored in central Maputo, but outlying neighbourhoods remain tense]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambiques Defence and Security Forces (FDS), led primarily by police units, restored order in central Maputo after a morning of unrest. Though calm has returned to key areas, the risk of further clashes remains high, and security forces continue to maintain a strong presence in strategic and sensitive zones.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:17:38 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <title><![CDATA[Mozambique Bar Association Calls for Emergency State Council Meeting to Defuse Tensions]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[The Mozambique Bar Association (OAM), a key advocate for democratic rule of law, voiced deep concern today over the countrys ongoing political and social crisis, marked by persistent protests against the election results. The OAM stressed the urgent need for a State Council meeting to facilitate dialogue and seek peaceful solutions.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:41:40 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Mozambiques Defence Minister, Custódio Chume, warned today that the Mozambican army may be mobilised to protect the democratically elected government amid escalating threats of attempts to seize power unlawfully. Chume made the statement during a press conference in Maputo, where he addressed the social unrest following the post-election period.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[As Mozambique grapples with post-election tensions, with protests erupting across Maputo and other cities, the governments decision to reopen schools without sufficient security measures has led to tragedy. A young child was fatally shot by police while walking home from school in Magoanine, a neighbourhood in Maputo where demonstrators clashed with security forces.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[Building on the success of the Coral Sul FLNG project, Italian energy giant Eni has reaffirmed its readiness to proceed with a second natural gas extraction platform, Coral Norte, in the deep waters of the Rovuma Basin, Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique. Marica Calabrese, General Manager of Eni Rovuma Basin, confirmed the companys plans in an interview with Energy Connect.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:47:04 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Reports have emerged suggesting that Rwandan troops have been deployed to Maputo to suppress protests against the recent election results, according to exiled Mozambican presidential candidate and critic Venâncio Mondlane. On Sunday evening, Mondlane alleged that Rwandan forces were being moved from Cabo Delgado, in the north, to Maputo to contain dissent.]]></description>

                    
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court today released preliminary data on electoral disputes and violations filed with district courts during Mozambique's October 9 general elections. Out of 142 appeals submitted, approximately 95% were dismissed, according to Supreme Court Justice and spokesperson Pedro Nhatitima.]]></description>

                    
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                    <title><![CDATA[Speculation grows over Ossufo Momades possible exit and Venâncio Mondlanes return to Renamo]]></title>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Renamo representative Geraldo Carvalho today refrained from confirming or denying the rumours that party leader Ossufo Momade might step down, instead deferring to Renamos National Commission, which is expected to address the situation soon. Carvalhos comments came during a press conference at Renamos headquarters, signaling a cautious shift in the partys handling of the issue.]]></description>

                    
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:50:52 +0200</pubDate>

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                    <description><![CDATA[Ossufo Momade, the leader of what used to be Mozambiques main opposition party, Renamo, has tendered his resignation, according to a report in Tuesdays issue of the elections bulletin, published by the anti-corruption NGO, the Centre for Public Integrity (CIP).
Momade offered to resign during a meeting last Saturday in Maputo of the Renamo National Political Commission.]]></description>

                    
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