The campaign for the general elections set for October 9 began on Saturday, August 24, in Mozambique.<\/p>\n
The ruling party since independence in 1975, Frelimo, will face the main opposition party, Renamo, which originated from a former anti-communist rebellion.<\/p>\n
However, an independent candidate, Ven\u00e2ncio Mondlane, might create a surprise. The issues voters will consider include inequality and the management of the conflict in Cabo Delgado.<\/p>\n
While Frelimo has always refused to negotiate with jihadist groups, the opposition favors discussions and emphasizes addressing the social causes of the insurgency.<\/p>\n
The issues of wages and the cost of living are also expected to be central to the debates, as inequalities are widening between rural populations and urban elites in Mozambique.<\/p>\n
The current President, Filipe Nyusi, who has been in power since 2015, cannot run again. His ruling Frelimo party has nominated Daniel Chapo.<\/p>\n
The main opposition party, Renamo, on the other hand, will be represented by Ossufo Momade.<\/p>\n
The third candidate who could also change the status quo in this race is Ven\u00e2ncio Mondlane, who embodies the hope for regime change and could “create a surprise,” according to a political analyst.<\/p>\n
On that day, Mozambicans will also elect their parliamentarians and provincial authority representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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