Mozambique Faces Election Protests and Allegations

Mozambique's recent elections, held on October 9, have sparked widespread protests, particularly from the opposition PODEMOS party, which alleges electoral fraud by the ruling FRELIMO party. Protests have led to the closure of the Lebombo port and are expected to continue, with opposition leader Venancio Mondlane calling for further demonstrations. In Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of planning to rig the upcoming elections, alleging manipulation during the special voting scheduled for December 2. The NDC aims to collaborate with security agencies to ensure a fair electoral process. Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe, proposed constitutional amendments could shift voter registration control to the Civil Registry Department, raising concerns about potential manipulation reminiscent of past electoral abuses. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has defended these amendments, asserting they are intended to streamline voter registration.