Mozambican Elections

Mozambicans have started voting today in elections where more than 10 million people are eligible to vote for the president, parliament and provincial assemblies. Up to seventeen thousand polling stations have been set up in this election which has been seen as a test for peace in a country, especially after the Frelimo government recently signed a deal with the opposition party Renamo to end a two-year insurgency. We have various experts on the line, who will give as an indication on the environment and context on today’s elections in Mozambique. To help us to look at the trends on this issue we are joined by: • Dr Charles Laurie, Head of Africa at risk advisory company Maplecroft, A global consultancy firm of political risks associated with Foreign Affairs• Paul Fauvet: Editor, English Service: Mozambique News Agency (AIM) • Rev Anastacio Chembeze: Local Mediator