Southern Africa: Statement By Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chairperson of the SADC Organ On Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation On the Post-Election Political and Security Situation in Mozambique

On 9th October this year, the Mozambican people went to the polls in a generally calm and peaceful atmosphere. This was observed by the SADC Electoral Observation Mission’s (SEOM) Preliminary Statement delivered in Maputo on 11th October 2024. The post-election political developments have, however, been marred by protests and acts of violence, leading to the loss of many lives. The announcement of the official election results on 23rd December 2024 exacerbated tensions in the country.

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