Mozambique Violence Fuelled By Historical Grievances and Civil War Politics

Ongoing protests in Mozambique have highlighted deep-rooted political discontent following October’s controversial elections and a long history of grievances since the country gained independence in 1975.

Mozambique is currently embroiled in a wave of violence that has resulted in upto 90 deaths and thousands more injured during protests that have sewpt across the nation.

The riots erupted in major cities – such as Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia – amid allegations of electoral fraud after the 9…