South Africa closes border with Mozambique as post-election protests escalate

Mozambique riot police look on as protesters burn tyres over the disputed election in Maputo on October 24, 2024. 

Photo credit: Reuters

South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday, as protests against last month's disputed election in Mozambique continued to escalate.

At least 18 people have been killed in the protests, according to human rights groups, as opposition supporters demonstrate against what they say is a fraudulent election win by Frelimo, the party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975.