Mozambique's ruling party since independence; democratic socialist, led state-building and civil war, 1962–present
Mondlane has had immunity lifted and is set to stand trial on five charges related to post-election protests. Authorities say protests turned violent after the October 2024 elections; Mondlane denies wrongdoing. The Supreme Court has scheduled the trial for next month.
Venâncio Mondlane, opposition figure in Mozambique, has been notified by the court that he will stand trial on five charges linked to protests following the 2024 election. He denies the accusations; prosecutors say he contributed to unrest. Mondlane remains outside the country, awaiting a trial date.
A 40-year memorial in Mbuzini marks the Mbuzini plane crash that killed Mozambican leader Samora Machel and 34 others. Officials emphasise the right to truth as new remarks underscore unresolved doubts about the crash and its causes, with the event drawing ties between Mozambique and South Africa and reaffirming commitments to memory, peace and development.