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Barricades burn on the streets after the elections in Mozambique. The unrest began after the Constitutional Council confirmed the election of Daniel Chapo, candidate of the Frelimo party, which has been in power for 49 years, as the new president. with 65 percent of the vote. (Photo by -/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Is SADC inaction fuelling Mozambique’s post-election unrest?

The Southern African Development Community’s muted response is driven by political self-interest and internal dynamics

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read
Tensions were rising on November 7, 2024 in Mozambique’s capital Maputo as police fired tear gas to disperse protesters gathered after the main opposition leader called to demonstrate election results. (Photo by ALFREDO ZUNIGA/AFP via Getty Images)

SA closes Lebombo border again as unrest in Mozambique intensifies

South Africa has called for calm and issued a travel warning for the neighbouring country

  • Emsie Ferreira
2 min read