regional security
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Crime
1,500 Inmates Escape Mozambique Prison Amid Election Crisis
MAPUTO – More than 1,500 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Tuesday, leaving 33 dead, as violent protests over disputed October elections spread across the southern African nation. Police have recaptured only 150 prisoners so far. Mozambique’s Police General Commander Bernardino Rafael warned of an imminent surge in crime. “We expect […]
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Business
Mozambique Election Chaos Disrupts Festive Tourism
South Africa’s International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola warned tourists to avoid Mozambique as election-related unrest continues to disrupt vital trade routes and threaten regional security. The warning came after bilateral talks in Malelane, Mpumalanga, aimed at protecting the crucial Lebombo Corridor. South African officials report a 20% drop in border declarations between October 9 and […]