Questions and Answers
What kind of democracy did the new changes bring to the country?
How long did the conflict between Frelimo and Renamo last?
How many different parties participated in the first elections?
What were the objectives of the municipal elections?
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What organism normally announces the result of the elections in the country?
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Study Notes
Mozambique's Conflict and Peace Agreement
- The conflict between Frelimo and Renamo lasted for 15 years (1977-1992).
- The peace agreement, known as the Rome General Peace Accords, was signed on October 4, 1992, in Rome, Italy.
Changes After the Peace Agreement
- The peace agreement brought about a transition from a one-party to a multi-party system in Mozambique.
- The new changes introduced a democratic system of government, allowing for free and fair elections.
Democracy and Elections
- The country adopted a multi-party democracy, enabling multiple parties to participate in elections.
- In the first elections, 14 different parties participated.
- The first presidential and parliamentary elections were won by Frelimo's candidate, Joaquim Chissano.
- The first municipal elections were held in 33 townships across the country.
- The objectives of the municipal elections were to elect local government officials and promote decentralization.
Election Administration
- The National Election Commission (CNE) is responsible for announcing the results of elections in Mozambique.
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This quiz covers the 15-year conflict between Frelimo and Renamo, the Rome General Peace Accords, and the transition to a democratic system in Mozambique.
