Mozambique: Venancio Mondlane Takes Seat On Council of State

Maputo — Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Monday swore into office the best-known opposition figure, Venancio Mondlane, as a member of the Council of State, a body that advises the President of the Republic.

There had been some speculation that Mondlane would not be allowed to sit on the Council. But the legislation makes it clear that the runner-up in the latest presidential election is automatically entitled to a seat on the Council.

Mondlane claims that in reality he won the election, but…