Venâncio Mondlane, a prominent Mozambican politician, addressed the Berlin Freedom Conference on Tuesday, 10 November, where he called on the international community to pay attention to Mozambique’s political and social situation. His remarks come just days before he is scheduled to return to Mozambique to face justice in a case set for 17 November.
In a passionate speech that elicited strong emotional responses and applause from the audience, Mondlane emphasised the resilience of the popular movement he leads, stating firmly, “This flame will not go out.” He also issued a poignant appeal, saying, “If I fall, if I die, please help the people of Mozambique.”
Using digital support in his presentation, Mondlane shared a QR code with attendees, providing access to books, biographies, and detailed reports on recent events in Mozambique. The conference served as a platform for him to amplify his critique of the political status quo ahead of his return to Mozambique for a Supreme Court trial related to post-election protests.
To conclude his address, Mondlane invited the audience to stand and recognise a term that has become emblematic of his campaigns over the past three years: “Anamalala.” He translated the expression, which conveys a sense of exhaustion and a public call for structural change, to mean “enough.”
