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Mozambique rivals hail 'new era' as they sign landmark peace deal

Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi (C-L) and Renamo (Mozambican National Resistence) leader Ossufo Momade (C-R) embraced after signing the deal. [AFP]

Mozambique's government and the ex-rebel group Renamo completed a long-awaited peace pact on Tuesday, inking a final deal aimed at ending years of conflict.

President Filipe Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade embraced after signing the landmark agreement at a ceremony in Maputo's Peace Square witnessed by former presidents and regional and continental leaders.

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