The President of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns the murder of Mr. Elvino Dias and Mr. Paulo Gambe and expresses his sincere condolences to their families.

The President calls on the Mozambican security authorities to carry out the necessary investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The President continues to closely monitor the consequences of the holding of the General Elections in Mozambique on October 9, 2024, and expresses deep concern about the reported cases of post-election violence and, in particular, the recent killings.

The President recalled that the AU had sent a short-term electoral observation mission to Mozambique.

The President calls on all political actors to maintain a peaceful attitude while the country awaits the official declaration of the final results by the Constitutional Council.

In this regard, the President is calling for calm and maximum restraint, while urging all political parties and their supporters to allow the due process of law in the overall supreme interest of stability in Mozambique.