Fair elections key to stability in Mozambique

The 15 October elections are expected to be the toughest yet for ruling party Frelimo.

Mozambicans go to the polls on 15 October 2019 in presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections. These are taking place in a tense political context and are expected to be the toughest yet for the ruling party Frelimo. This is owing to a declining economy (the result of large-scale corruption), the aftermath of devastating cyclones and insecurity in the north of the country. The elections are also a test for new decentralisation laws passed earlier this year. 

About the author

Liesl Louw-Vaudran is a senior research consultant at the ISS. She coordinates the institute’s research on the Southern Africa region and is the editor of its PSC Report. Liesl is a former foreign correspondent and has over 20 years’ experience working across Africa. She is completing an MA in International Relations at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. 

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