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The eldest son of former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano has died, while being investigated over the 2000 killing of journalist Carlos Cardoso. | The eldest son of former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano has died, while being investigated over the 2000 killing of journalist Carlos Cardoso. |
Nympine Chissano, 37, was found dead at his home in the capital, Maputo, state radio reported. | Nympine Chissano, 37, was found dead at his home in the capital, Maputo, state radio reported. |
The cause of death has not been determined but the radio said he had been ill for some time. | The cause of death has not been determined but the radio said he had been ill for some time. |
Cardoso died while investigating corruption allegations. Mr Chissano denied any involvement. | Cardoso died while investigating corruption allegations. Mr Chissano denied any involvement. |
The man convicted of the assassination, Annibal dos Santos, known as Anibalzinho, has said Mr Chissano ordered the killing - accusations the authorities were investigating. | The man convicted of the assassination, Annibal dos Santos, known as Anibalzinho, has said Mr Chissano ordered the killing - accusations the authorities were investigating. |
Dos Santos is serving a 30-year jail sentence. He twice escaped from custody but was recaptured both times. | Dos Santos is serving a 30-year jail sentence. He twice escaped from custody but was recaptured both times. |
Cardoso had been investigating the disappearance of $14m from Mozambique's main state bank when he was murdered. | |
Joaquim Chissano is on holiday in Europe but made plans to return home early when his son died. | Joaquim Chissano is on holiday in Europe but made plans to return home early when his son died. |
Last month, he won a $5m prize awarded to former leaders in Africa who have helped promote good governance. | Last month, he won a $5m prize awarded to former leaders in Africa who have helped promote good governance. |