Protests have shut down Mozambique
The aftermath of a rigged election is threatening a social revolt
Fallen electricity poles, burnt tyres and scattered stones lie in the narrow streets of Maxaquene, a neighbourhood in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. They tell of the protests that have rocked the nation of 35m people since a disputed election in October. “So many people want to change the country,” says Jaime, a student, shopkeeper and first-time protester. He is angry about unemployment, corruption and police brutality.
This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “Tremors of earthquakes to come”
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