The electoral protests in Mozambique began on October 21, 2024 and until January 15, 2025 they continued in four phases, including the last stage, Ponta de Lança. In all phases there were deaths and injuries from police shootings - although, at the beginning, there were official speeches to point out 'infiltrators'...
In his inauguration speech, the President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, said that his government would confront organized crime and return public security to families. "We are going to confront organized crime and ensure that security is once again a reality for all Mozambicans. Justice cannot be a promise...
Daniel Francisco Chapo was sworn in today in Maputo's Independence Square as the 5th President of the Republic of Mozambique, elected in the general elections of October 9, 2024. Daniel Chapo will preside over the country between 2024 and 2030. He succeeds Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, who led the country for ten...
The politician and leader of the nationwide demonstrations, Venâncio Mondlane, promises not to stop the demonstrations as long as the Frelimo government continues to kill the population. In yet another national live, Mondlane accused the Frelimo government of continuing to take people's lives without any justification. "This is an example...
The community of Maganja, in Palma district, Cabo Delgado province, is accusing French multinational TotalEnergies of unilaterally breaking the land compensation agreement. A complaint made to MZNews by people affected by the natural gas exploration project led by the oil company states that this is a commitment made by TotalEnergies when...
Politician Venâncio Mondlane announced on Saturday that there would be stoppages and peaceful demonstrations on the days of the swearing in of the deputies of the Assembly of the Republic (AR) and the investiture of Daniel Chapo as President of the Republic of Mozambique (PR). The MPs are due to be sworn in on Monday (13) and Chapo on Wednesday 15, in the city...
"I am here for Mozambique in the flesh... to make history," said presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane moments after arriving at Maputo International Airport. Speaking to the press, he assured that his return was a unilateral decision aimed at pursuing his plans to fight for the country to the last consequences and...
Relations between presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane and the Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) seem to be breaking down. This is due to the party's early claim to be the main opposition party in the 10th legislature. In an open letter dated January 7, to which MZNews had access,...
Presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane announced yesterday that he will return to Mozambican soil next Thursday, after being in exile since October 21, 2024. "On Thursday, January 9, at 8.05 a.m., punctually, I, Venâncio Mondlane, will be at Mavalane International Airport, I'm coming to Mozambique," he said. According to Mondlane, he has already been...
Teachers are once again threatening not to hold special secondary school exams scheduled for students who were unable to take them in December, due to the teachers' strike and post-election protests. The teachers say the condition is that the government pays overtime arrears. "First they have to pay all the overtime arrears, then we'll...