Angola frees five critics, including HIV+ TikToker: Amnesty
Luanda – Five critics of Angola’s President Joao Lourenco have been freed after more than a year in detention,... Read more
8 Jan
Mozambique protest leader says he will return from exile
Maputo – The Mozambique opposition leader who has led more than two months of deadly protests against disputed election... Read more
6 Jan
‘Historic moment’ – Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Harare – Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty Tuesday after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law an act that... Read more
31 Dec, 2024
Thousands flee Mozambique to Malawi amid deadly post-election protests
Lilongwe – Thousands have fled Mozambique in the past week to neighbouring Malawi seeking refuge from the southern African... Read more
29 Dec, 2024
Ramaphosa’s envoy meets Mozambican president amid post-election unrest
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s envoy, Dr Sydney Mufamadi, travelled to Mozambique on Saturday, in response to violent... Read more
28 Dec, 2024
SA parties call for action amid Mozambique unrest and refugee fears
Cape Town – Amid growing violence and political instability in Mozambique, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has urged the Mozambican... Read more
28 Dec, 2024
‘It’s starting to get scary’ – Fear and chaos grip Maputo after post-election violence
Maputo – Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, is limping back to normal but residents are still fearful because of widespread looting... Read more
27 Dec, 2024
Mozambique opposition leader says police fanning post-poll unrest
Maputo – Mozambique’s main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane on Thursday accused security forces of encouraging looting and unrest to... Read more
26 Dec, 2024
WATCH | More than 1 500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
Maputo – More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of... Read more
26 Dec, 2024
Two held in Zambia for targeting president with sorcery
Lusaka – Zambian police said they have arrested two men for allegedly trying to “harm” the president of the... Read more
22 Dec, 2024
