On 13 April 2025, Joel Amaral, also known as MC Trufafá, a 34-year-old Mozambican artist and national mobilizer for opposition politician Venâncio Mondlane, was shot by unidentified men while returning home from church in Coalane neighbourhood, in the city of Quelimane, Zambézia Province. He was struck by two bullets, one of them to the head. He was rushed to Quelimane Central Hospital in critical condition. Medical staff have confirmed that he is now stable and no longer in immediate danger. While he continues to recover in hospital, Mozambican authorities must promptly investigate the incident and ensure his safety.
