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Hundreds shot, thousands arrested in crackdown since disputed presidential election in October.

More than 150 people were killed in protests in Mozambique.

Demonstrators claim a presidential election in October was rigged.

The winner from the governing Frelimo party, Daniel Chapo, is calling for calm and a national dialogue.

The runner-up, Venacio Mondlane of the Podemos party, is in exile and wants more protests.

So what is driving this continuing unrest?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Fredson Guilengue – Senior programme manager at Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, an organisation focused on social justice in Johannesburg

Helder Mendonca – Politician with the opposition party PODEMOS in Mozambique

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