Mozambique Presidential Election Rally Ends in Tragedy

At least ten people were killed in Mozambique during a stampede at a campaign rally of President Filipe Nyusi, just over a month ahead of general elections. The small stadium in the northern city of Nampula where the rally was being held was overcrowded and a crush occured as people rushed for the exits at the end, according to reports.

  • Mozambique:   Nampula Campaign Rally Ends In Tragedy

    Mozambique News Reports And Clippings, 16 September 2019

    Actions of the Presidential Guard may be behind the Nampula tragedy, which killed 10 people and injured 98, according to a Bulletin investigation, talking to people attending the… Read more »

Junho Stadium in Nampula city.

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