Mozambique’s Council of Ministers on Tuesday decided to dismiss the mayor of Quelimane, Manuel de Araujo, upholding a motion passed by the Quelimane municipal assembly last week – but apparently not following the procedure set out in law. Speaking to Zitamar News on Tuesday afternoon, Araujo said he would appeal the decision – which, he…...

Manuel de Araujo addressing supporters after the municipal assembly voted for his dismissal, August 2018. Photo © Savana