South Africa must not repeat Zimbabwe mistake with Mozambique

It is extraordinary that Sadc should have decided to postpone any action for a week

10 November 2024 - 00:00 By SUNDAY TIMES EDITORIAL

The outbreak of violence in Mozambican capital Maputo after the disputed elections of October 9 is a body-blow to the democratic project in the region. Mozambique went from one of the world’s poorest countries to a potential regional powerhouse after substantial natural gas deposits were discovered in the north of the country in recent years. ..

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