He also criticised the government for violating both domestic laws and regional agreements.  

Mondlane's harsh words followed his denial of entry into Angola, where he claims the authorities failed to provide any justification for the decision, despite clear regulations requiring them to do so.

Speaking in an exclusive interview, Mondlane reflected on his ongoing struggles in both Angola and Mozambique. In Angola, he claimed that his deportation violated not only the country's own immigration law but also broader protocols set out by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU). "They failed to respect both their own laws and international agreements, and that is why I called it a day of public shame for Angola," he stated.

Mondlane also addressed the worsening political crisis in Mozambique, where tensions have escalated since the inauguration of President Daniel Chapo in January. Mondlane revealed that his break from the opposition party Podemos was driven by fundamental differences in priorities. “We had to choose; stand with the people or with those seeking personal gain,” he explained. While the leadership of Podemos aligned with those pursuing power and privilege, Mondlane reaffirmed his commitment to the people of Mozambique and voiced concern over the country’s rapid political, economic, and social decline. "The situation is deteriorating, and I am ready to be part of the solution," he said.

Mondlane further criticised Chapo’s efforts to form a pact with opposition leaders, expressing scepticism about the sincerity of such initiatives. “What is said in public is very different from what happens on the ground,” he remarked. According to Mondlane, the government’s preference for negotiating with smaller, less popular parties is a strategy to weaken the opposition, knowing they hold control over the military and government resources. "They are trying everything to sideline me, but I’m not interested in weak agreements," Mondlane added.

--ChannelAfrica--