Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Mozambique election protests flare up

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The effects of protests in Mozambique are being felt in South Africa, Zambia and Eswatini – as certification of the presidential election drags on more than two months after ballots were cast. Mozambique's government previously promised to do everything it could to minise disruption over the festive season, but opposition presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane has promised to cancel Christmas for the country's leaders. Phemelo speaks to Democracy and Human Rights Officer at the Centre for Democracy in Mozambique, Andre Mulungo.
11 Dec 2024 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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