It is 50 years since Mozambique achieved its independence from Portugal. But celebrations are being marred by deep divisions.

A surprise meeting between Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and his main political rival, Venâncio Mondlane, took place on Sunday night, 23 March, in Maputo. Discreetly facilitated by unnamed civil ...

Analysis - Despite scepticism about the government's intentions, the meeting shows a shift in President Chapo's hardline approach to resolving post-election violence.

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo met the main opposition figure Venancio Mondlane for talks in an effort to ease tensions following months of violent clashes between protesters and security forces, ...

Venancio Mondlane, former presidential candidate of the opposition, says that President Chapo is leading "a dialogue without the people" Image: Alfredo Zungia/AFP ...

MAPUTO - Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people, Mondlane's team and a human rights ...

Mozambique's former colonial power, Portugal, has condemned "the unacceptable attack on Venâncio Mondlane's convoy" while calling for "restraint from violence and respect for fundamental rights ...

Mondlane's team said two children from a nearby school had died from the shooting. It said 16 people had been injured, including their camera person, with others seriously affected by tear gas.

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo and several civil society, religious, and opposition leaders signed a "compromise agreement" on Wednesday, March 5, for an "inclusive national dialogue" in ...

Mozambique's opposition politician Venancio Mondlane continues to challenge the result of October's presidential election, even as the ruling Frelimo party's candidate, Daniel ...

According to the results announced by Mozambique’s Constitutional Council and rejected by the opposition, Chapo won 65.17% of the vote in the Oct. 9 elections, compared to 24.19% for Mondlane ...

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people, Mondlane's team and a human rights researcher ...