Mozambique’s ruling party since independence, led a one-party state then a dominant-party system
Mozambican opposition figures continue to face violence and disappearances after the October 2024 elections. Investigations link prominent figures with the ruling party to intimidation, killings, and media blackouts. Chissale’s disappearance highlights risk to journalists reporting sensitive issues.
The Mozambican opposition leader Vene2cio Mondlane has been summoned to stand trial on five charges linked to protests after the October 2024 elections. The charges include public advocacy of crime, incitement to collective disobedience and incitement to terrorism. Immunity has been lifted, and prosecutors say the case will proceed in the Supreme Court in October. Mondlane denies the allegations.
Venâncio Mondlane, opposition figure in Mozambique, has had his parliamentary immunity lifted and faces five charges linked to post-election protests. The case follows mass demonstrations after the October 2024 elections; Mondlane has rejected the allegations and awaits trial with a date set for next year.