Troops clear barricades as Mozambique riots persist

Mozambique's government deployed troops to clear barricades in the capital as angry protesters blocked roads and looted shops on Thursday.

Deadly Mozambique riots enter second day

Demonstrators blocked roads with burning tyres and looted shops in Maputo on Thursday as riots sparked by soaring bread prices entered a second day.

Children shot dead in Mozambique riots

At least two children have been shot dead in clashes between police and rioters in and around Maputo on Wednesday in rallies over rising prices.

Mozambique opposition party demands fresh election

Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, on Tuesday rejected the election victory of President Armando Guebuza, saying a fresh poll must be held.

Mozambicans vote, Frelimo expected to win majority

Mozambicans voted in presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections on Wednesday, with President Armando Guebuza expected to retain power.

Madagascar rivals fail to settle power share-out

Crisis talks collapsed on Friday as Madagascar's rivals failed to agree who should hold key posts in a transition government.
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