Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest
GuardianDEC 2024
Mozambique Top Court Confirms Ruling Party's Victory
Above: Dancers perform on stage as supporters gather beside a billboard of Daniel Chapo during a campaign rally in Machava on Oct. 6, 2024. Image copyright: MARCO LONGARI/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
It's up to Mozambique's Constitutional Council—not to Mondlane and his supporters—to proclaim the winner of the presidential election, so the nation must accept this decision. The opposition is committing a dangerous act of irresponsibility as it pushes the country into chaos to try to overturn legitimate election results.
Narrative B
This court ruling has further aggravated the situation, with Mozambique on the brink of a civil war over the Oct. 9 presidential election results. People are fed up with Frelimo, and stability will only be restored if the ever-ruling party accepts that only a national unity government can ease tensions.