Southern Africa: SADC Releases ‘Sober’ Statement Calling for Calm in Mozambique Ahead of Announcement of Results, a Day After Bloc’s Chair Mnangagwa Congratulates Ruling Party

REGIONAL body SADC has released a statement calling for calm in Mozambique ahead of the official announcement of results, a day after its chairperson President Emmerson Mnangagwa prematurely congratulated ruling party FRELIMO for winning at the country’s polls held last week.

Mnangagwa told Zanu PF Politburo members that the party was ready to work with FRELIMO presidential candidate Daniel Chapo whom he declared President in his speech at the ruling party’s meeting.

“I wish to congratulate our…