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Mozambique Opposition Official and Lawyer Shot Dead Amid Rising Post-Election Tensions

HeadlineOct 21, 2024

In Mozambique, opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane has called on his supporters to take to the streets in protest after a lawyer and an official with his Podemos party were shot dead in the capital Maputo. The lawyer, Elvino Dias, was preparing to challenge the results of the October 9 election. Although final results have not been announced, early tallies show Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party in the lead.

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