Mozambique: For the Conference to Work, the Donors Need to Challenge Frelimo

But such a conference will only work if Frelimo accepts the need to take an active part.

In a meeting Monday with diplomats, Veronica Macamo – who is Foreign Minister, a senior Political Commission member, and the party agent for Frelimo – noted that Frelimo has only read the few observer reports that called the election free and fair. She stressed that donors have aways backed Frelimo, and expects them to continue supporting Frelimo.

And this was clear last year when Renamo won the municipal…