The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, is calling on Mozambicans to unite and put an end to the demonstrations that have been taking place since October 21 in protest at the election results.

In a post on his Facebook page, Nyusi argues that "at this time of challenges, it is essential that all Mozambicans are united for the good of the country".

"Our strength as a country lies in our diversity and our ability to overcome as a people. Together, with dialog, respect and solidarity, we will build a fairer and more prosperous future for all," said the Mozambican statesman.

"Let's be calm, maintaining our posture as a peaceful people as we are. Let's keep working, each in their own sector, striving for the good of our nation. Let's strengthen our unity and keep moving forward with hope and determination," emphasized Filipe Nyusi.

Mozambique is experiencing demonstrations all over the country against the results of the general elections announced by the National Electoral Commission (CNE).

The presidential candidate supported by PODEMOS, Venâncio Mondlane, has called for a general strike and demonstrations for a week in Mozambique, between October 31 and November 7, when he expects a mega-concentration in the capital to demonstrate against the announced results of the October 9 general elections.

Venâncio Mondlane called this the third stage of the protest against the results announced by the CNE. This phase follows the protests held on October 21, 24 and 25, following the double murder of two supporters, lawyer Elvino Dias and teacher Paulo Guambe, shot dead in an ambush in Maputo on the night of October 18.

On October 24, the CNE announced the presidential victory of Daniel Chapo, supported by Frelimo, with 70.67% of the votes. Venâncio Mondlane would have come second, with 20.32%.

However, Venâncio Mondlane does not recognize these results, which still have to be validated and proclaimed by the Constitutional Council.

In third place in the presidential election, according to the CNE, was Ossufo Momade, president of Renamo, with 5.81%, followed by Lutero Simango, president of the MDM, with 3.21%. Ossufo Momade also said that he does not recognize the election results announced and called for the vote to be annulled. Lutero Simango also rejected the results as "forged in the secretariat" and promised "political and legal action" to restore the "will of the people".

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