South Africa reroutes Mozambique trade, travel to Eswatini border amid violence
Voice of America
Mozambican security forces walk near a burning barricade in Maputo on Dec. 24, 2024. South Africa has rerouted border traffic in response to the violence in neighboring Mozambique.
As Mozambique grapples with a political crisis following a disputed national election and violent protests, the situation at its southern border with South Africa is increasingly volatile, affecting trade and travel.
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