The run-up to tomorrow's elections has been marred by increasing violence and intimidation of opposition parties, FRELIMO’s inappropriate use of state resources and the exclusion of independent election monitors. While the government struggles to contain the effects of long-running corruption scandals, it is hoping that major liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals will shortly end interlocked fiscal and debt crises.
Election-related manipulation risks undermining the EU-backed peace agreement between FRELIMO and RENAMO.
State operations have come to a standstill in recent months, as public sector employees have been mobilised to support FRELIMO’s campaign.
Despite promises to settle domestic private sector debts soon, FRELIMO will likely prioritise consolidating its (probable) poll victory.
