Renowned journalist from Mozambique killed close to capital

Well-known Mozambican reporter João Chamusse was discovered dead near his house in the outskirts of the city Maputo. It is believed to be a murder.

The local news says that he was attacked and killed by people no one knows. His neighbors heard him shouting for help on Thursday morning.

Other journalists say Chamusse had a cut on his head and a machete and gardening hoe were found close to his body.

Chamusse, who owns and helps run Ponto por Ponto, an online newspaper, gave his opinion on TV about the government.

The paper says its editorial director was killed with a knife.

The Media Institute of Southern Africa in Mozambique said they were very upset about the killing.

The group said Chamusse helped fight for freedom of the press and expression in the country.

The Committee to Protect Journalists is very upset about the journalist’s killing and wants the authorities in Mozambique to thoroughly investigate what happened.

Mozambican officials have not said anything about the murder yet.