THE TRUTH ABOUT: Venancio mondlane - Caught on Camera

How state violence and intimidation continue to haunt Mozambique's opposition

More than 18 months after a disputed election triggered deadly unrest in Mozambique, pressure on political opponents continues to grow. Two members of Anamola, the party founded by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, were shot dead in May, while rights defenders report killings, torture and arbitrary detention. This fourth instalment…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

Mozambique carried out a brutal crackdown on post-election protests, Amnesty says

A leading international rights group has accused Mozambique's security forces of a brutal, three-month crackdown on protests after the country's election last year

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Mozambique Leader Meets Opposition Chief To Reset Relations

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo met the main opposition figure Venancio Mondlane for talks in an effort to ease tensions following months of violent clashes between protesters and security forces, the presidency said late Sunday.

International Business Times · Mar 24, 2025

Clashes in Mozambique as main opposition leader Mondlane returns from exile

One man reportedly killed in deadly clashes with police as Mondlane lands in Maputo months after disputed vote.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2025

Mozambique Opposition Leader Due Home Amid Tension Over Disputed Vote

Mozambique's opposition leader is expected to return from exile Thursday to push his claim to have won presidential elections, risking an escalation in a dispute about the vote just days ahead of the swearing in of his rival.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

Thousands welcome Mozambique opposition leader as he returns from exile

Thousands of people turned out to meet Mozambique's main opposition leader after he returned home from more than two months in exile Thursday to push his claim that he won the October presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2025

Post-election chaos in Mozambique sparks mass exodus to Malawi

Thousands of Mozambicans have fled across the border to Malawi as post-election violence escalates, leaving homes destroyed and lives uprooted. Families seek refuge in makeshift camps, recounting harrowing tales of survival and loss.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2025

Mozambique president-elect urges ‘unity’ amid unrest, citizens fleeing

Daniel Chapo says he will be ‘president of all’, calls for ‘non-violence’ after week of protests against vote-rigging.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know

Authorities said the inmates broke free amid protests by opposition demonstrators angry at election results.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

Mozambique post-election violence kills 125 in three days, NGO says

Around 125 people have been killed in three days of violent clashes across Mozambique amid opposition-led protests over the presidential election results, a non-governmental organisation said Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 26, 2024