Tag: Mozambique

Children shot dead after joining protests in Mozambique

The mourners at a cemetery in crisis-hit Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, were strikingly young – children shedding tears as they bade farewell to a 16-year-old friend, who was shot dead while banging pots and pans in an opposition-organised protest against the outcome of last month’s presidential election. “Antonio was shot in the mouth, and the bullet […]

Mozambique withdraws Grade 7 textbooks from Education curriculum over sex topics

Mozambique’s Ministry of Education is withdrawing a set of Grade Seven textbooks containing some controversial topics on sexuality from its curriculum. The natural sciences book addresses subjects such as masturbation and sexual orientation. The education ministry said that the book has been in use since 2004 but with the controversies surrounding the topics, it will […]

Family of 25 dies after eating wild plants and fruits

Food shortages in Nampula province, Mozambique have been attributed to low rainfall.

Mozambique expels 2 instructors who impregnated over 15 police trainees

Mozambique’s government has expelled two instructors found guilty of impregnating students at a police training school, Justice Minister Helena Kida has said. A disciplinary inquiry was held into the allegations against them, she added. It is unclear how many students the men impregnated. Reports first emerged in August, alleging that 15 police trainees had been […]

Mozambique ‘denounces execution of naked woman’ accused of being Shabaab

Men dressed dressed in police uniform were filmed hitting the woman, whom they accused of being an Al-Shabaab, before shooting her dead.

Makonde reject voter listing for Mozambique elections

Two years after they were granted Kenyan citizenship, the Makonde community has opposed a move to register them as voters in this year’s elections in Mozambique, their country of origin. Led by Makonde Community in Kenya chairman Thomas Nguli, they accused the Mozambican embassy in Nairobi of being behind the voter listing in Kwale, where […]