The government of South Africa has called on all parties in Mozambique to commit to an urgent dialogue following the proclamation of the final electoral results by the Constitutional Council.the subsequent disruptive protests in reaction to the announcementThe Highest Court in Mozambique declared Daniel Chapo of FRELIMO as the winner of the 9 October election.
Minister Ronald Lamola says the South African government will continue working with SADC and other multilateral agencies in supporting a lasting solution. “South Africa calls on all parties to commit to an urgent dialogue that will heal the country and set it on a new political and developmental trajectory. Furthermore, South Africa is ready to assist Mozambique in any manner to facilitate this dialogue.