The Take: Why are Mozambique’s youth protesting?
Mozambique’s protests challenge decades of leadership as a new generation fights for change against government crackdowns.
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Published On 18 Dec 2024
Mozambique’s protests challenge decades of leadership as a new generation fights for change against government crackdowns.
Protests have erupted across Mozambique, where a disputed election has sparked a powerful movement for change. Thousands are defying a violent government crackdown, demanding an end to decades of dominance by the governing party. But this isn’t just about politics—it’s about a generation fighting for their future. What’s driving the unrest, and how might it reshape the country’s path forward?
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This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili with Khaled Soltan, Chloe K Li, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, and our host, Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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