The death of Samora Machel, Mozambique’s first president, on October 19, 1986, remains one of the most poignant and debated events in the history of African liberation. More than three decades later, the circumstances surrounding the crash of his presidential aircraft near Mbuzini, South Africa, continue to provoke speculation, sorrow, and reflection on the broader […] The post The enigmatic demise of Samora Machel: unraveling a controversy that shaped African liberation first appeared on The Zambian Observer .