Mozambique’s opposition leader returns as supporters clash with police

NewsFeedMozambique’s main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned to the country on Thursday from self-imposed exile and declared himself president as his supporters clashed with police in Maputo. Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025

Walter Mzembi Steps in to Mediate Mozambique's Post-Election Crisis

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Airlink to Resume Flights to Mozambique Following Diplomatic Intervention

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Mozambique opposition leader returns from self-imposed exile as police fire tear gas at supporters

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique’s main opposition leader returned from self-imposed exile on Thursday clutching a bible and saying he… MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique’s main opposition leader returned from self-imposed exile on Thursday clutching …

Venancio Mondlane, inspiring protests that rocked Mozambique

Mozambican protesters kept up the heat for weeks on the ruling party they say stole elections in October, inspired by charismatic opposition leader Venancio Mondlane who mounted a formidable social media campaign from a hiding place abroad. Known simply by …

Mozambique opposition leader returns from self-exile

Mozambique opposition leader Mondlane returns after fleeing on post-election safety fears

Venancio Mondlane arrives at the Maputo International Airport on 9 January 2025. (ALFREDO ZUNIGA / AFP) Venancio Mondlane, who has claimed victory in Mozambique's presidential election, returned home on Thursday. Security forces shot at least one …

SADC leaders pressed to address Mozambique child plight

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Mozambique’s Main Opposition Leader, Venancio Mondlane, Returns from Exile

Mozambique’s main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, returned to Maputo on Thursday after spending over two months in exile. His return follows a contentious election on October 9, which Mondlane claims was rigged against him. Mondlane arrived at Maputo …

Tensions high in Mozambique as main opposition leader returns from exile

Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned home on Thursday, after fleeing in the days following a hotly contested October election that sparked demonstrations in which scores of protesters have been killed. Mondlane says the October 9 poll …