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Postponing Provincial Elections Would Be Inconsistent, All Africa (2007)

The Secretary General of the Mozambican ruling Frelimo party, Filipe Paunde, said that it would be inconsistent if Mozambicans were not to conduct Provincial Assemblies Election on 16 January 2008.

Civic Education Kicks Off, All Africa (2007)

The National Elections Commission (CNE) launched a civic education campaign to sensitize the population to adhere to the voters registration exercise for the forthcoming provincial, local and general elections.

Voter Registration Begins, All Africa (2007)

The complete re-registration of the Mozambican electorate is cheduled to last for 60 days, until 22 November.

Voter Registration Beset With Problems, All Africa (2007)

Mozambique starts it's electoral processes (leading to 2008 elections) on a low note.

CNE Presents Timetable for Election Candidates, All Africa (2007)

The chairperson of CNE, Joao Leopoldo da Costa promised to respond to the concerns of political parties about their candidatures for the elections of provincial assemblies.

General And Provincial Elections Should Be Simultaneous, All Africa (2007)

Frelimo proposed that provincial, parliamentary and presidential elections be held on the same date.

Elections Are a Means, Not an End - Guebuza, All Africa (2007)

Elections are not an end but a means to achieve such goals as consolidating citizenship and building an inclusive society.

Deadlines for Election Complaints Must Be Respected, All Africa (2007)

Mozambique's Constitutional Council, stressed the need to adhere to the set date.

Floods Hinder Voter Registration, All Africa (2008)

The floods in Mozambique are the process of voter registration.

Renamo Ally Will Not Stand in Elections ,All Africa (2007)

Electoral Union coalition is to abstain in the 2008 elections but will support Renamo instead.

Frelimo Calls for Postponement of Provincial Elections, All Africa (2007)

Frelimo requested next year's elections to be postponed.

Frelimo Chooses Election Candidates, All Africa (2007)

Although Frelimo Party has called for the postponement of the elections has pressed ahead with selecting its candidates.

Frelimo Preparing for 2009 General Elections, allAfrica (2009)

Ruling Frelimo Party announced on Tuesday that it is already preparing for victory in the presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections scheduled for this year.

Mozambique: Constitutional Council dumps two-thirds of presidential candidates, Afrik (2009)

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council (CC), the body in charge of verifying the nomination papers of presidential candidates, has rejected six candidates who had submitted their nominations to contest in the October presidential elections.

Mozambique: Frelimo's election manifesto (2009)

Mozambique's ruling party Frelimo has vowed to fight corruption, consolidate national unity, and promote peace and democracy in its election manifesto for the upcoming general elections.

Start of Election Campaign Marred By Violence, All Africa (2009)

The start of the election campaign ahead of Mozambique's general and provincial elections, scheduled for 28 October, was marred by serious acts of violence on Sunday morning when a gang of youths, apparently consisting of supporters of the ruling Frelimo Party, attacked and looted an office of the opposition Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM) in the southern province of Gaza.

Campaigning begins in Mozambique, IOL (2009)

Campaigning officially got under way on Sunday for October 28 elections in Mozambique, the fourth since the southern African country became a multi-party democracy 15 years ago.

NE Gives Reasons for Excluding Parties, All Africa (2009)

Mozambique's National Elections Commission (CNE) on Wednesday published its reasons for excluding political parties from some or all of the constituencies in the 28 October parliamentary elections.

Tiny Parties Call for Sanctions Against Country, All Africa (2009)

A group of tiny political parties have demanded that the international community impose "immediate and unconditional sanctions against the Mozambican government" because they have been excluded from competing in some or all of the constituencies in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.

Guebuza Pledges No Attempt At a Third Term, All Africa (2009)

Mozambican President Armando Guebuza pledged on Sunday that, if he wins this year's presidential election, he will make no attempt to amend the Constitution so that he could stand for a third term of office.

Any secretive government will not be credible, The Post (2009)

Any government that is secretive and non-approachable will not be credible in the eyes of the voters, PANOS Southern Africa media and ICTs development programme officer Gillies Kasongo has observed.

Angola joins SADC observer team in Mozambique polls, ANGOP (2009)

Angola is integrating the troika of observers of Mozambique's general elections of the Organ for Political, Defence and Security Cooperation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), under the presidency of Zambia.

Mozambicans Ready to Vote Wednesday, VOA News (2009)

Mozambicans are in the second day of reflection Tuesday, a day ahead of the October 28 general election.

Mozambique heads into repeat of last election, IOL (2009)

Mozambique's opposition leader of three decades says he won't seek the presidency again if defeated in elections on Wednesday, which are likely to be won by the ruling party credited with one of Africa's biggest success stories.

Election express pulls in to Mozambique, MG (2009)

After South Africa, Malawi and Botswana, the 2009 Southern Africa election express rolls into the region's rising star, Mozambique, this week.

Presidential Candidates End Their Campaigns, All Africa (2009)

The Mozambican election campaign ended on Sunday, with the three presidential candidates making last minute calls for votes in widely separated parts of the country - Armando Guebuza, of the ruling Frelimo Party, in the northern city of Nampula, Afonso Dhlakama, of the main opposition party, Renamo, in Maputo and Gaza, in the south, and Daviz Simango, of the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM), in his stronghold of Beira.

High Turnout With Long Queues Remaining at 11 am, All Africa (2009)

Our journalists throughout the country report a high turnout today and that at 11 am most polling stations still had long queues, often more than 50 people. Most polling stations opened on time at 7 am or soon after, more than 80 of our journalists who are within mobile telephone range reported this morning.

Counting in Progress, unofficial results trickle in, AEP (2009)

After successful elections on Wednesday 28th October 2009, counting is underway throughout the country with some unofficial results tricking in. According to Mozambican Radio and national TV (TVM) reports compiled from results sheets posted at the polling stations after the initial count shows gains by FRELIMO party. It is important to stress all these results are provisional since they are yet to be confirmed by National Elections Commission (CNE):

Observers give cautious praise for Mozambique vote, Yahoo News (2009)

International observers on Friday praised elections expected to return Mozambique's ruling party to power, but raised questions about the exclusion of opposition parties from some races.

Mozambique ruling party leads election results, MG (2009)

Mozambican President Armando Guebuza's ruling party on Friday held a firm lead in parliamentary poll results in the country's fourth democratic elections, partial figures showed.

Mozambique president leads as poll results trickle in, Daily Nation (2009)

Mozambican President Armando Guebuza and his ruling party on Friday held huge leads in the country’s fourth democratic elections, according to the latest results.

Mozambique opposition party demands fresh election, Reuters (2009)

Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, on Tuesday rejected the election victory of President Armando Guebuza, saying a fresh poll must be held because last month's vote was rigged.

Mozambique: Mozambique Council rejects opposition vote appeal, Mail & Gurdian (2009)

Mozambique's Constitutional Council has dismissed allegations by opposition party Renamo of voting rigging in elections which the ruling Frelimo won by a landslide, state-run newspaper Noticias reported on Monday.

Mozambique: HOW SERIOUS WAS VOTE TAMPERING? African Elections (2009)

The President of the National Elections Commission (CNE), Joao Leopoldo da Costa, announced the results of the Mozambican general elections held on 28 October, he admitted that serious malpractice had occurred.

Mozambique: Mozambique opposition boycotts Parliament ceremony, Mail and Guardian (2010)

A member of Mozambique's Parliament says most of the main opposition party's politicians boycotted a swearing-in ceremony.

Mozambique: Moz's millionaire president enters new term, IOL (2010)

Mozambican President Armando Guebuza was sworn-in for a second five-year term after he and the ruling party Frelimo won a landslide election victory last year.

Mozambique: Guebuza Appoints His New Govt, All Africa (2010)

The new government of Mozambique announced by President Armando Guebuza is a reflection of his party's vision for "continuity with change".

Mozambique: EU Observers Give Final Verdict on Elections, All Africa (2010)

Giving its final report on Mozambique's general and provincial elections held on 28 October, the European Union Observation Mission on Tuesday praised the organisation of the polling, but condemned serious incidents of fraud, notably the significant number of polling stations that claimed an impossibly high turnout.

Mozambique says donor dispute is resolved, IOL (2010)

Questions about corruption and democracy that had led to a freeze on aid to Mozambique have been resolved, officials from the southern African country and donors said on Wednesday.

Mozambique: Renamo Dissidents Setting Up New Party, All Africa (2010)

Former members of Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, plan to launch a new political force, the Humanist Party of Mozambique (PAHUMO), on Monday in the northern province of Nampula.

Mozambique: Opposition Parties Criticize 'Parties with No Ideas', All Africa (2010)

Some Mozambican opposition political parties say that they are attentive to the national political agenda of fight against poverty, being implemented in the country, but they strongly criticize those of them whom they describe as 'parties with no ideas', based on obstruction and rejection of everything coming from the government.

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Mozambique:Tensions cloud Moz voter registration, News24 (2013)

In this article, voter registrations starts in Mozambique, ahead of the upcoming elections. There are technical glitches reported and opposition Renamo threatening to boycott.

Mozambique leader sets date for polls, News24 (2013)

In this article, Mozambican President, Armando Guebuza announces the date for the upcoming general elections. According to the news, the Presidential, parliamentary and regional assembly elections will be held on 15 October 2014.

Mozambique set to vote amid political violence, News24 (2013)

In this article, Mozambique is set to go to poll on Wednesday, amid political violence concerns.

Mozambique: Opposition Wins Gurue Elections, All Africa (2014)

In this article, Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM) wins re-run elections in the town of Gurue.

Mozambique: Moz makes election reforms to end violence, News24 (2014)

In this article, lawmakers in Mozambique vote to reform the Election Management Body.

Mozambique's Dhlakama registers to vote, New24 (2014)

In this article, Mozambique's opposition leader, Afonso Dhlakama registeres to vote in the 2014 October presidential election. As part of the Peace agreement, Dhlakama said his party and the ruling Frelimo, would like to be good example to the African continent.

Mozambique presidential candidate pleads for peace, News24 (2014)

In this article, Felipe Nyusi who is the ruling party presidential candidate calls for peace with the opposition party, the Renamo party ahead of the 2014 election.

Mozambique: Despite Some Incidents Campaign Remains Calm and Good-Tempered, AllAfrica (2014)

Despite some incidents of violence in the provinces of Gaza and Nampula, the electoral campaign remains calm at most parts of the country. Furthermore, after 26 boxes of ballot papers were stolen, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) ordered a replacement. Some cases of state vehicles used for the campaign of the ruling party have also been reported.

Mozambique: At Least 15 Injured in Nampula Clashes, AllAfrica (2014)

According to this report, at least 15 citizens were injured and properties were vandalised in the city of Nampula by supporters of the opposition party and former rebel movement Renamo.

Mozambique: Polls: Moz opposition vows non-violent alternative, New24 (2014)

In this article, the opposition party in Mozambique, Renamo vows not to resort to violence. The party says it does not intend to use arms.

Mozambique vote generally fair, SADC says, News24 (2014)

In this article, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the elections "were generally peaceful, transparent, free, fair and credible". There are also fears of violence. This comes after Renamo pointed to "serious irregularities".

Mozambique polls: ruling party ahead, News24 (2014)

In this article, the provisional results in Mozambique show the ruling party,FRELIMO leading. The results show Felipe Nyusi, Mozambique's defence minister and the Frelimo party candidate, leading with 63% of the votes counted followed by Afonso Dhlakama, leader of the main opposition party, Renamo with nearly 30% of the votes.

Mozambique's Election Commission to decide on polls re-run, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) in Mozambique is to decide on the re-run election after some voting stations in the North were torched resulting in ballot materials not entering the stations.

Mozambique:Renamo Deputies Again Accuse Frelimo of "Vote Theft", AllAfrica (2015)

An article reporting on parliamentary deputies of Mozambique's former rebel movement Renamo repeated claims that the government formed by the ruling Frelimo Party is illegitimate.

Malawi: President Mutharika Reshuffles Cabinet, AllAfrica (2015)

Malawian President Peter Mutharika made some changes to the Cabinet with effect from Friday, 10th April, 2015.

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Mozambique: Guebuza Resigns As President of Frelimo, AllAfrica (2015)

Armando Guebuza resigned as President of Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party, on the final day of a meeting of the Frelimo Central Committee.

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Dhlakama Urges Frelimo to Change Its Mind AllAfrica (2015)

The leader of Mozambique's former rebel movement Renamo, in his reaction to defeat of the Renamo bill on provincial autonomy, has pledged that he will not resort to force to reverse the parliamentary verdict.

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