"There is greater likelihood of a full blown war soon in Mozambique. A military coup may be in the cooking. This is however, dependent on what big players in investments esp Rwanda, U .S.A do to protect their gas or oil explorations. If need be , they can push for an inclusive gvt for peace or take advantage of porous security and initiate a coup and install milary rule or this Mondlane guy. Like it or not Chapo will be couped in a short while even if he is sworn in, his rule is short lived. It can only be averted if talks start as soon as possible" - ChakaipaThe chaos follows another jailbreak at the Maputo Central Prison, where approximately 1,530 inmates escaped on Christmas Day, though 150 have since been recaptured, according to authorities.
Protests have swept the country after the constitutional court upheld the ruling Frelimo party’s controversial election victory. Civic leaders and opposition groups have decried the elections as fraudulent, sparking nationwide demonstrations and violent confrontations with law enforcement. At least 130 people have been killed in clashes since the court’s announcement earlier this week.
Professor Adriano Nuvunga, a leading activist, has expressed grave concern over the developments, stating, “This shocking incident raises urgent
questions about the state of security and the justice system in Mozambique. Immediate collaboration between authorities, civil society, and international partners is essential to restore order and address systemic challenges.”Cambumo Prison, Mozambique’s second-largest correctional facility, was engulfed in flames as rioters stormed the premises, forcing mass evacuations and the destruction of property. Video footage screen prints from the scene show thick plumes of smoke rising from a gutted building as dozens of people mill around outside with personal belongings, seemingly in a state of chaos. Some individuals appear to be scavenging or attempting to salvage items, while others look on in confusion and distress amid the charred remains of the prison. The destruction paints a stark picture of the escalating crisis gripping the
nation. In a dramatic turn of events, over 2,500 prisoners have escaped from high-security prisons across Mozambique, including Cambumo Prison and Maputo Central Prison, following violent riots that have left at least 33 people dead and 15 injured. The incidents come as the country grapples with escalating civil unrest linked to October’s disputed elections.
