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EU Observers Note Irregularities in Mozambique Vote Counting

EU Observers Note Irregularities in Mozambique Vote Counting

Above: A street vendor wears a Mozambican flag as he tries to sell his ware in Maputo, on October 10, 2024, the day after Mozambique's national election. Image credit: *** GETTY *** Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

Est-CritThe EU is currently in a difficult position with regard to Mozambique — and that may affect the credibility of its future election observation missions. Despite EU observers tending to allege rigging only in most blatant cases, a strong message is unlikely, though, as defense and security deals were signed earlier this year.

Pro-EstBoth EU and local observers agree that the Oct. 9 election has been rigged. Now, it's about time for regional actors such as the African Union and Southern African Development Community to take action to prevent Mozambique's democracy from collapsing.



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