Opposition Leader Venancio Mondlane Returns, Clashes Erupt | Firstpost Africa Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned to the country after months of self-imposed exile. Mondlane returns to a tense and chaotic atmosphere in the southern African nation over the disputed October presidential results.

Mozambique’s main opposition leader has returned from exile as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds of his supporters who gathered near the main international airport to welcome him home.

Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned home on Thursday, after fleeing in the days following a hotly contested October election that sparked demonstrations in which scores of protesters have been killed.