On January 11, 2025, Venâncio Mondlane, the leader of Mozambique's opposition party, announced plans for renewed protests scheduled for next week. This coincides with the inauguration of President Daniel Chapo, following a contentious election held in October.
Mondlane returned to Maputo, the capital, after nearly three months in self-imposed exile. During this period, he organized demonstrations against the election results, which he claims were fraudulent. His assertions have been supported by concerns raised by international observers regarding the integrity of the electoral process.