Mozambican women are faced with with a rising cost of living as they work to provide for their families.
Mozambique Hears Different Version of Riots
Parliament on Monday heard two radically different versions of the riots that struck Maputo and Matola in September 2010.
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Mozambique: Assembly Hears Different Versions of September Riots
AIM, 18 October 2010
The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Monday heard two radically different versions of the riots that struck Maputo and Matola on 1-2 September. Read more »
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Mozambique: After Riots, Life in Maputo Returning to Normal
AIM, 4 September 2010
After the massive disruption caused by last week's food riots, Maputo was returning to normal on Saturday morning. Read more »
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Mozambique: Maputo Largely Calm, But Riots Spread to Chimoio
AIM, 3 September 2010
After two days of rioting over price rises, Maputo was mostly calm on Friday, but a few minor disturbances occurred in some outlying neighbourhoods. Read more »
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Mozambique: Food Protests Spread to Central City
AIM, 3 September 2010
Groups of looters attacked stalls in the main markets of the central Mozambican city of Beira on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, according to a report in Friday's issue… Read more »
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Mozambique: Death Toll Rises to Ten in Protests
AIM, 3 September 2010
The death toll from the rioting in Maputo and the neighbouring city of Matola on Wednesday and Thursday has now risen to ten, according to Health Minister Ivo Garrido. Read more »
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Mozambique: Violent Protests Over Price Hikes Hit Maputo
IPS, 3 September 2010
September in Mozambique's capital has begun with violent protests. Thousands have been striking over an increase in the prices of basic goods, including bread. Police responded… Read more »
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Mozambique: Price Increases 'Irreversible'
UNIRIN, 2 September 2010
A volley of price increases in basic commodities and services has sparked two days of rioting and looting in the Mozambican capital, Maputo, but the government is refusing to… Read more »
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Mozambique: Unrest Worsens Living Conditions - President Guebuza
AIM, 2 September 2010
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza on Wednesday evening warned citizens that the riots that took place in Maputo and Matola only brought pain and grief, and would lead to the… Read more »
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Mozambique: Interior Minister Promises to Restore Public Order
AIM, 2 September 2010
Interior Minister Jose Pacheco declared on Wednesday in Maputo that the security forces are working to restore public order. Read more »
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Mozambique: Rioting Continues for Second Day
AIM, 2 September 2010
Rioting against price rises continued for a second day on Thursday, in parts of Maputo and the neighbouring city of Matola. Read more »
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Mozambique: Frelimo Appeals for Calm
AIM, 2 September 2010
The ruling Frelimo party on Wednesday launched an appeal for people to remain calm, after a serious outbreak of violence left at least three people dead and dozens injured. Rioting… Read more »
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Mozambique: Children Among Dead in Protests Over Price Hikes
RFI, 2 September 2010
Police opened fire on demonstrators in Maputo marching against rising prices in the capital of Maputo, killing at least six people including two children. Read more »
