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Vol 61 No 2

Published 23rd January 2020


Mozambique

Nyusi’s win poses questions

Far from consolidating presidential authority, the electoral fraud that brought Frelimo victory may well hurt the President

The working year began with a day of golfing and post-inauguration partying for President Filipe Nyusi, who was sworn into office on 15 January for his second five-year term amid exceptionally heavy security. His inaugural speech echoed pledges he made five years ago and largely failed to deliver. It left many ruling Frente? de Libertação de Moçambique (Frelimo) members in the audience disappointed and uninspired.

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