Good afternoon. We report today on plans by ruling party Frelimo to finally choose their presidential candidate in May, having previously looked like it was going to decide in March and then April. That leader is all but guaranteed to be Mozambique’s next president after the elections in October.
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Frelimo presidential candidate to be chosen at ‘extraordinary’ meeting in May
Ruling party Frelimo will finally select its presidential candidate in May at an extraordinary meeting of its Central Committee
Tom Bowker
Mozambican navy opens fire on civilian boat near Ibo
Several people were injured after the navy opened fire on a boat off the coast of Quissanga, Cabo Delgado province
Tom Gould
From the Zitamar Live Blog:
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President Filipe Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade met today in the Presidency in Maputo, where they discussed the country’s social and political situation, in particular the conflict in Cabo Delgado. According to a statement published this evening, they also discussed the reintegration process of the former Renamo guerrillas, 34% of whom are now receiving their pensions. The presidency statement is below.
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Cabo Ligado Update: 19 February-3 March 2024 ▪️ Insurgents occupy Quissanga district headquarters and Quirimba island
▪️ Over 91,000 displaced by insurgent attacks in Chiúre district
▪️ Mozambique ratifies extradition treaty with Rwanda Also available in Portuguese
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