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Mozambique Kicks Off Election Campaign, With Focus on Peaceful Contest
Mozambique Kicks Off Election Campaign, With Focus on Peaceful Contest
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Mozambique held its local elections in October. The vote was followed by unrest, resulting in two deaths. 24.08.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Mozambique officially entered its election campaign period on Saturday, marking the start of six weeks of campaigning leading up to the October 9 general election.The country's voters are set to choose their next president, parliament members, and regional authorities. President Filipe Nyusi, who has served two terms, is not seeking re-election. The presidential race is a four-way contest:The National Elections Commission (CNE) has called for a peaceful campaign, urging candidates to avoid inciting hatred or violence.A total of 35 political parties will be vying for seats in parliament, while 14 parties and citizens' groups will be competing for local authority positions.
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Mozambique Kicks Off Election Campaign, With Focus on Peaceful Contest
18:44 24.08.2024 (Updated: 16:05 26.08.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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Mozambique held its local elections in October. The vote was followed by unrest, resulting in two deaths.
Mozambique officially entered its election campaign period on Saturday, marking the start of six weeks of campaigning leading up to the October 9 general election.
The country's voters are set to choose their next president, parliament members, and regional authorities. President Filipe Nyusi, who has served two terms, is not seeking re-election.
The presidential race is a four-way contest:
Daniel Chapo: The ruling Frelimo party's candidate, a 47-year-old provincial governor.
Ossufo Momade: The main opposition party Renamo's candidate, aged 63.
Lutero Simango: The candidate from the second opposition party, the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM), at 64 years old.
Venancio Mondlane: A 50-year-old former Renamo member running as an independent.
The National Elections Commission (CNE) has called for a peaceful campaign, urging candidates to avoid inciting hatred or violence.
"We must avoid physical violence and other forms of injustice because all candidates are fellow countrymen and only occasional opponents," said CNE President Carlos Matsinhe, an Anglican bishop.
A total of 35 political parties will be vying for seats in parliament, while 14 parties and citizens' groups will be competing for local authority positions.
