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Dec 2024
22m 36s

Why are there protests in Mozambique?

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More than 150 people killed in protests in Mozambique. Demonstrators claim October's presidential election was rigged. The winner from the governing Frelimo party is calling for calm and a national dialogue. What's driving this unrest?

In this episode:

  • Fredson Guilengue, Senior Programme Manager, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung. 
  • Helder Mendonca, Politician, Podemos, Mozambique.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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