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REVEALED: Internet blackout hits mozambique capital after election protests | Vintage Vibes

Mozambique's capital Maputo awoke to wreckage after protests against disputed elections (Credit: AFP)

Mozambique's capital Maputo on Friday suffered a mobile internet blackout after protests against the re-election of the ruling Frelimo party descended into violence.

Protests erupted on Thursday with hundreds of opposition supporters rejecting what they called a ballot "stolen" by a "corrupt" electoral commission in favour of the party which has ruled since 1975.

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