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Tensions high in Mozambique as opposition leader due home from exileThu, 09 Jan 2025 06:21:29 GMT

Security forces prevented people from reaching the airport in Mozambique’s capital on Thursday as the opposition leader Venancio Mondlane was due to arrive home from exile to push his claim that he won presidential elections.At one of several barriers erected around the airport, security forces shot and wounded one of hundreds of mostly young people …

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Venancio Mondlane, inspiring protests that rocked MozambiqueThu, 09 Jan 2025 03:26:52 GMT

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 his first name, the 50-year-old former MP and media commentator has vowed to return home Thursday …

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Mozambique opposition leader due home amid tension over disputed voteThu, 09 Jan 2025 03:00:46 GMT

Mozambique’s opposition leader is expected to return from exile Thursday to push his claim to have won presidential elections, risking an escalation in a dispute about the vote just days ahead of the swearing in of his rival. Venancio Mondlane announced last week he would land at Maputo’s international airport at around 8:00 am (0600 GMT) …

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