South Africa reroutes Mozambique trade, travel to Eswatini border amid violence

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.