Mozambique’s ruling party since independence; democratic socialist party with a long one-party legacy, now in a dominant-party system.
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.