As Mozambique is gearing up for general elections on the 9th of October, security remains fragile following reports of Islamist terrorists ambushing a Rwandan police patrol on Saturday night, in Mocimboa da Praia district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.

The incident claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl who was accidentally shot by the terrorists.

The government says the situation is under control.

Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe spoke to the director of Decide Platform and political analyst, Wilker Dias.

As Mozambique is gearing up for general elections on the 9th of October, security remains fragile following reports of Islamist terrorists ambushing a Rwandan police patrol on Saturday night, in Mocimboa da Praia district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
The incident claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl who was accidentally shot by the terrorists.
The government says the situation is under control.
Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe spoke to the director of Decide Platform and political analyst, Wilker Dias.

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Mozambique security fragile ahead of elections

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats with Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats with Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

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A scene of horror played out at Makala prison the largest incarceration centre in the DRC.

At least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the prison in the capital Kinshasa.

Authorities have blamed a stampede for most of the deaths, but some inmates were killed by gunfire while trying to break free.

This was the latest incident at the overcrowded detention facility notorious for conditions that human rights groups have long decried as inhumane.

To shine the spotlight on the life in prison facilities in the DRC is Jean-Mobert Senga, DRC Researcher with Amnesty International as well as Stephanie Wolters, a DRC expert and SA Institute of International Affairs Senior Researcher.

A scene of horror played out at Makala prison the largest incarceration centre in the DRC.
At least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the prison in the capital Kinshasa.
Authorities have blamed a stampede for most of the deaths, but some inmates were killed by gunfire while trying to break free.
This was the latest incident at the overcrowded detention facility notorious for conditions that human rights groups have long decried as inhumane.
To shine the spotlight on the life in prison facilities in the DRC is Jean-Mobert Senga, DRC Researcher with Amnesty International as well as Stephanie Wolters, a DRC expert and SA Institute of International Affairs Senior Researcher.

In the aftermath of a failed prison break, what is the state of DRC Prisons?

The National Committee for Rally and Development (CNRD), the military junta in power in Guinea, celebrated on Thursday the third anniversary of its seizure of power after the overthrow of President Alpha Condé by the armed forces on September 5, 2021.

Three years after the coup, is Guinea doing better than it was?

Journalist and political analyst Idrissa Keita shares his thoughts.

The National Committee for Rally and Development (CNRD), the military junta in power in Guinea, celebrated on Thursday the third anniversary of its seizure of power after the overthrow of President Alpha Condé by the armed forces on September 5, 2021.
Three years after the coup, is Guinea doing better than it was?
Journalist and political analyst Idrissa Keita shares his thoughts.

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