Venancio Mondlane
Mozambican Opposition Leader Venâncio Mondlane Formally Charged with Terrorism
Mozambican opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has been formally indicted on multiple serious charges, including terrorism,…
SADC Mandates Panel of Elders to Help Resolve Post-Election Crisis in Mozambique
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has mandated a panel of elders to engage with…
Protesters Block Largest Mozambican Border With South Africa
Protesters occupied National Road 4 near the Ressano Garcia border, blocking the largest land crossing…
Mondlane Announces New Wave of Post-Election Protests Across Mozambique
Mozambique’s presidential runner-up, Venancio Mondlane, has announced a new wave of demonstrations set to take…
Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
The Ressano Garcia border, the largest Mozambican land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, recorded a revenue loss of 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million) during its closure due to post-election protests challenging the election results. The border was anticipated to handle goods worth 1,700 million Meticais (€24.8 million) in November alone. However, according to Mozambique Tax Authority spokesperson Fernando Tinga, last week’s closure resulted in “around 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million)” in losses, leading to a “shortage” of some goods,…
Demonstrations Paralyse Mozambique Over Controversial Election Results
Maputo, Mozambique — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the country’s recent general election results. The demonstrations, which have escalated into violent clashes in some areas, have sparked fears of political instability in the Southern African nation. The unrest follows the announcement of results from the October 9, 2024, presidential and legislative elections, in which the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) and its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, claimed victory. …