Mozambican Opposition Leader ‘Venâncio Mondlane’ Claims Assassination Attempt in South Africa

Mozambican opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has alleged an assassination attempt on his life in South Africa, where he sought refuge after contesting last month’s presidential election results.

In a video shared on Facebook, Mondlane, who was the election’s runner-up, claimed he was in “mortal danger” after assassins came to his residence intending to kill him.

Mondlane stated that he escaped by jumping through a back door and running through a hair salon with his bags, accompanied by his wife and daughter. No evidence has been provided to support his claim, and Mozambican authorities have yet to comment on the allegations.