On October 9, 2024, Mozambique will hold its seventh presidential and legislative elections, along with fourth elections for provincial assemblies and governors. As the voting day approaches, electoral authorities have confirmed that preparations are complete for the election.
The ruling party, the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO), has nominated Daniel Chapo, 47, to succeed current President Filipe Nyusi, who cannot run again after two terms. The main opposition party, the National Resistance of Mozambique (RENAMO), supports Ossufo Momade, 63, who has led the party since 2018. The second-largest opposition party, the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM), has nominated Lutero Simango, 64, who advocates for state reforms. The fourth candidate is Venâncio Mondlane, 50, supported by the Optimistic Party for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) and the Democratic Revolution (RD).
A total of 37 political parties and coalitions are competing for national parliamentary seats. Notably, the Constitutional Council excluded five parties from the elections, including the Coalition for Democratic Alliance (CAD), which had supported Mondlane's presidential bid.
More than 17 million Mozambican voters are eligible to cast ballots, including over 333,000 registered abroad. Approximately 12,000 observers, both national and international, will monitor the elections, ensuring transparency. The electoral law stipulates that if no runoff is required, the National Electoral Commission may take up to 15 days to publish results, which will then be validated by the Constitutional Council.