Mozambican Elections
latest news & developmentsMozambique votes in tense election after violent campaign
The Frelimo party, which has ruled thenation since independence in 1975, is widely expected to again beat its former civil war foe Renamo
Mozambique braces for high stakes poll
High levels of violence are expected in the run-up to the October 15 general elections
Mozambique ruling party grapples with state debt scandal
Former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang’s arrest at has triggered a political crisis ahead of the country’s elections later this year
Mozambique local polls test peace process
Renamo, the main opposition party is running in the municipal vote for the first time in 10 years
Mozambique: Renamo rejects election results
Mozambique’s main opposition party Renamo claimed victory in the election, rejecting official tallies that show the Frelimo party on path for victory.
Mozambique votes with hopes of resource growth
After facing years of poverty and conflict, Mozambicans are voting with hopes of their country tapping into its huge energy resources.
Mozambique opposition promises non-violent alternative
The Mozambique Democratic Movement says it will offer voters a non-violent alternative as the country heads to the polls.
Mozambique ready for key presidential vote
With the ruling party’s first post-colonial candidate on the ballot, and up and coming opposition, Mozambique is gearing up for a key election.
Mozambique peace deal a nod to democracy
President Jacob Zuma has commended a peace agreement in Mozambique ahead of the country’s October elections.
Moz sticks to voting plans despite threats of boycott
Mozambique’s government has said it plans to stick to a schedule for elections later this year and in 2014.
Moz poll just sharing of the cake
Mozambique may be poised for elections, but democracy in the country is wasting away, says a political scientist at Eduardo Mondlane University.