Mozambique: With Mondlane Absent, Dialogue Postponed

Maputo — The political dialogue intended to solve the post-election crisis in Mozambique broke down on Tuesday before it had even started.

President Filipe Nyusi had invited all four candidates in the 9 October presidential election to a meeting in his office – but one of the key figures, independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, was not present.

This was entirely predictable. Mondlane is currently in exile, and says he will not return to Mozambique until he receives guarantees that he will not…