December 26, 2024
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Mozambique unrest
Mozambique's political unrest has taken a dramatic turn with more than 1,500 inmates fleeing from a major prison in the capital Maputo following a jailbreak on Wednesday.
The chaos prompted neighbouring South Africa to ban trucks from crossing the border, causing huge economic losses.
Hundreds of trucks usually export goods and services from South Africa to Mozambique.
Here's why the move matters