Bayano Valy

Former president Armando Guebuza gave evidence in a corruption trial that has transfixed the nation

Mozambican activists lack the power to intervene on behalf of the most vulnerable, says a report. Bayano Valy investigates.

In Maputo, Bayano Valy finds a range of explanations for the attacks on foreigners in South Africa.

There were few surprises this week when the final results for Mozambique's general elections on December 1 and 2 were announced. On Tuesday, the National Elections Commission said the presidential poll had been won by Armando Guebuza of the ruling Frelimo party. This group also garnered a majority of seats in Parliament.

When her husband died two months ago, Albertina Come did not only lose him. She also lost their house and belongings acquired through hard work over ten years of marriage. Come's husband is among some 97 000 Mozambicans who health authorities say will die of HIV/Aids this year alone. And Come's situation is not unique.