Mozambique is currently experiencing a severe political crisis following the October 9, 2024 elections, which have led to widespread protests and violent repression, resulting in over 130 deaths.

The unrest escalated after the Constitutional Council announced that Daniel Chapo, a candidate from the ruling Frelimo party, won the presidential election with 65.17% of the votes, succeeding Filipe Nyusi.

The International Monetary Fund has indicated that Mozambique's economic growth for 2024 may fall below the previously estimated 4.3% due to the ongoing unrest and the impacts of Cyclone Chido.

The international community appears indifferent to Mozambique's decline, drawing parallels to Zimbabwe's past crisis that sparked global outrage.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has faced criticism for its failure to effectively address the crisis in Mozambique, despite prior warnings of potential chaos.

Extreme weather events, including a recent deadly tropical storm, are compounding the challenges faced by Mozambicans, making stability increasingly untenable.

This post-election turmoil has disrupted operations for foreign businesses, including the Australian mining firm South32, and has temporarily closed the main border crossing with South Africa.

The protests have also blocked major avenues in Maputo, where demonstrators set tires on fire, leading to chaotic scenes and further violence.

This unrest marks the largest public dissent against Frelimo's governance since the party's independence in 1975, highlighting a significant shift in the political landscape.

Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who claims he won the election, has called for a 'new popular uprising' and has fled Mozambique due to safety concerns.

Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi has rejected claims of clinging to power, stating he will leave office as scheduled in January 2025, while criticizing the protests for inciting violence.

Mozambique's Catholic bishops have accused the government of ballot-stuffing, while EU election observers have noted irregularities in the counting process and alterations of results.