Following disputed elections, Mozambique has seen sustained protests and a heavy-handed response from the government. The ruling Frelimo party's victory has been widely criticized, highlighting the country's need for democratic reform.
Protests in Mozambique following disputed October elections have become the longest and deadliest since the introduction of multiparty democracy in 1990. The ruling Frelimo party was declared the winner with a claimed 70% victory, a result contested by the opposition and international observers. This resulted in widespread condemnation of the government's violent response to protests, with African regional bodies being more cautious in their criticism.
The Optimistic Party for the Development of Mozambique (Podemos), which backed the opposition candidate Venâncio Mondlane, declared him the rightful winner. Mozambique faces the challenge of transitioning to a more democratic governance model
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