Mozambican Protests
latest news & developments
Maputo mayhem not just about food
Troops fire on citizens protesting against the cost of essentials and a lack of accountability.
Mozambique scales back price hikes after riots
Mozambique will reverse an increase in the price of bread that sparked deadly rioting last week, and restore some subsidies for electricity and water.
Mozambique protest death toll rises to seven
Police in Maputo opened fire on stone-throwing mobs protesting against rising prices food and other resources on Wednesday, killing seven people.
SA embassy in Mozambique closes amid protests
The South African government has closed its embassy in Mozambique following violent riots in the capital Maputo.