By Johnathan Paoli
Political and security turmoil in Mozambique continues to increase, following the Constitutional Council’s validation of the October presidential election results, which declared the ruling Frelimo party victorious.
Mozambique’s main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, has called for continued protests on Monday, but urged his supporters to avoid looting and damaging infrastructure.
The crisis threatens to destabilise the broader southern African region, prompting calls for greater regional and international intervention.
The Pan-African Parliament’s Southern Caucus has called for calm and solidarity in resolving the conflict.
It has also expressed deep sorrow over the lives lost in post-election violence and the turmoil that has engulfed the nation following the confirmation of the October 9 presidential election results.
It described this moment as a critical challenge to Mozambique’s progress and the aspirations of its people.
The caucus emphasised the need for unity and dialogue, urging Mozambicans to reject violence and pursue
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