Mozambican opposition figure Venancio Mondlane is set to stand trial before the Supreme Court on five charges tied to protests he supported after the disputed October 2024 presidential election. Mondlane had accused the ruling party of fraud and then called for demonstrations by his supporters. Prosecutors accuse him of a raft of offenses, including incitement to terrorism and public disobedience, allegations he denies. Previously, Mondlane was shielded from prosecution by the legal immunity he enjoyed as a member of Mozambique’s Council of State. However, that body suspended the privilege in June, a decision he is contesting. Activists warn that the case reflects a troubling pattern of resolving political disputes through the courts rather than negotiation. The case could significantly affect Mondlane’s political future, particularly his eligibility to contest the 2029 presidential election.