When it rules on the results, the Constitutional Council is unlikely to jeopardise President Nyusi’s bid to consolidate power.
Political leaders hope to assuage investors’ security concerns, which have held up natural gas extraction in Cabo Delgado.
The attack prompted nations and security companies to help fight one of Africa’s most rapidly evolving terrorist hotspots.
Mozambique and South Africa are most affected by kidnapping in Southern Africa – they must collaborate to stop the attacks.
After securing its gas enterprises, Rwandan security forces now guard Cabo Delgado’s lucrative graphite and ruby mines.
With outside attention focused on violent extremism and gas exports, Mozambique’s democratic backsliding is proceeding apace.
Is an obsession with gas profits leading African countries to neglect the security of local populations?
With the political playing field stacked in the ruling party’s favour, conflict could erupt after the 24 August polls.
Election observer mission recommendations haven’t been implemented by the MPLA-led government that controls electoral and political levers of power.
Supporting a local militia that largely comprises the dominant Makonde ethnic group might worsen the conflict’s ethnic dimension.
But can FRELIMO’s elites accept responsibility for youth frustrations and agree to share the country’s riches?
The hidden debt scandal trial won’t boost governance if those who designed and concealed the scheme are not prosecuted.
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