Mozambique acts to prevent post-election violence
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Mozambique’s government is working to prevent post-election violence following major unrest after last year’s presidential elections, during which the opposition alleged electoral fraud. Authorities have introduced reforms to improve electoral legislation and ensure transparency.
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- Mozambique experienced significant post-election violence after disputed results.
- President Daniel Chapo launched a national dialogue to address the unrest and prevent future incidents. 8s
- The dialogue process is intended to include all Mozambicans, not just specific groups or parties. 20s
- The main opposition leader, facing charges of inciting violence, attended the dialogue. 29s
- The violence has hurt Mozambique's economy, with a 5.7 percent decline in the last quarter of the previous year. 1m 1s