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October 21, 2024

Mozambique Opposition Official and Lawyer Shot Dead Amid Rising Post-Election Tensions
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In Mozambique, opposition presidential candidate Venāncio 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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