Another day of demonstrations in Mozambique. And, as reported by the Moz Channel, on social media, the police dispersed the crowd that had gathered for the protest by opening fire. The images were taken approximately an hour ago near the Central Market, on Avenida 25 de Setembro, in Maputo.

This is the third day of protests, leading up to November 7, for which “the great demonstration against the regime” was called, as the organizers say, in support of the presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who is challenging the results of the general elections. on October 9. Mondlane called on the population to demonstrate at the local structures of the CNE and at the headquarters of the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo, the ruling party) starting on Thursday, October 31 and until the national demonstration on November 7.

The National Electoral Commission (CNE) of Mozambique announced the victory of Daniel Chapo, supported by the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo, a party in power since 1975) in the elections for President of the Republic on October 9, with the 70.67% of the votes. votes.

Mondlane will be out of the country. Mozambican Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda claims that Mondlane will be in South Africa, ordering “manipulation of public opinion,” accusing him of inciting violence.

On Facebook, Mondlane guarantees that he will be there on November 7, asking for donations in another message. “We need the unity and solidarity of all Mozambicans: businessmen, public officials, farmers, students and citizens from all walks of life. Every contribution, be it food, blankets, tents, mats or financial support, will strengthen our support structure and help us move forward bravely.”

On Thursday there were reports that police dispersed protesters using tear gas.

Mozambique police disperse demonstration amid tensions and attempts at negotiation

Protesters in Lisbon ask for “people in power”

More than 120 people gathered this Saturday at the Mozambican embassy in Portugal to ask for “the people in power.” Protesters chanted slogans and questioned the results of Mozambique’s general elections.

In addition to the slogans, they held signs that said that “he who falls asleep in democracy wakes up in the dictatorship” and rejected the electoral results, which gave victory to Daniel Chapo, supported by the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo), the party in power since 1975. .

Before beginning the descent towards Praça do Comércio, the protesters sang the national anthem of Mozambique.

The National Electoral Commission of Mozambique (CNE) announced on October 24 the victory of Daniel Chapo with 70.67% of the votes in the October 9 elections to elect the President of Mozambique.

Venâncio Mondlane, supported by the Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique ( Podemos, extra-parliamentary), came in second place, with 20.32% of the votes, and questioned the results, which have yet to be validated and proclaimed by the Constitutional Council . .