Mozambique's new Members of Parliament have been sworn in ahead of the scheduled inauguration of President-elect Daniel Chapo on Wednesday, January 15. Opposition leader Venancio Modlane, who has returned to the country, continues to challenge the validity of the election result, saying the poll was rigged.
the validity of the election result, saying the poll was rigged. Two other opposition parties, Renamo and the Mozambique Democratic Movement, had earlierthat the President of Portugal - Mozambique 's former colonial power - Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa may not attend Wednesday's inauguration.
Portuguese Parliament Recommends Government To Not Recognise Mozambique's Election Results And Demand Recount Two resolutions approved Friday afternoon in the Portuguese parliament increased pressure on the Portuguese state to reject the results of the 9 October Mozambique elections .
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