Mozambique kicks off election campaign, a contest on who promises a better future

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Renamo presidential candidate Ossufo Momade waves at supporters in Tsangano, Mozambique on August 18, 2024. PHOTO | X via Ossufo Momade (@Ossufo_MomadeRN)

Mozambique is due to hold elections on October 9. But the campaigns, which officially opened this week for the race to replace President Filipe Nyusi, are turning into a contest of whose words promise a better future.

At least 37 political parties and associative movements are contesting for seats, but only four candidates have come forth to contest for the presidency.