Tensions in Mozambique have reached a critical point this week following the nation's top court's decision on Monday to uphold the presidential election results in favor of Daniel Chapo, the candidate for Frelimo, which has been in power since Mozambique's independence from Portugal in 1975.

Since the announcement, violent clashes between police and protesters have resulted in at least 56 fatalities, marking a sharp escalation in unrest fueled by allegations that the election was rigged by the ruling party.  

In a dramatic development at Maputo Central Prison, which houses 2 500 inmates, more than 1 530 prisoners escaped on Wednesday. The escape attempt turned deadly, with 33 prisoners killed and 15 injured during confrontations with guards trying to regain control of the facility.  

To shed light on how these protests are affecting residents, Peter Ndoro spoke to Domingos Bihale, a resident of Mozambique's capital, Maputo.

Tensions in Mozambique have reached a critical point this week following the nation's top court's decision on Monday to uphold the presidential election results in favor of Daniel Chapo, the candidate for Frelimo, which has been in power since Mozambique's independence from Portugal in 1975.
Since the announcement, violent clashes between police and protesters have resulted in at least 56 fatalities, marking a sharp escalation in unrest fueled by allegations that the election was rigged by the ruling party. &nbsp;
In a dramatic development at Maputo Central Prison, which houses 2 500 inmates, more than 1 530 prisoners escaped on Wednesday. The escape attempt turned deadly, with 33 prisoners killed and 15 injured during confrontations with guards trying to regain control of the facility. &nbsp;
To shed light on how these protests are affecting residents, Peter Ndoro spoke to Domingos Bihale, a resident of Mozambique's capital, Maputo.

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