The African Union (AU) has appealed for a peaceable decision to the escalating violence in Mozambique following the overall elections held on October 9.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat’s assertion comes within the wake of great unrest that has resulted in a number of fatalities because the announcement of the election outcomes by the Mozambican Constitutional Council.
The AU chair reaffirmed their dedication to collaborating with the Mozambican Authorities, nationwide stakeholders, and regional our bodies such because the SADC to halt the violence and uphold constitutional democracy in Mozambique.
In his assertion, the AU chair expressed deep concern over the continuing violence and prolonged his condolences to the households of those that have misplaced their lives, emphasising the pressing want for calm and restraint amongst all events concerned.
The AU Chairperson referred to as upon the Mozambican Authorities and all political and social actors to have interaction in dialogue geared toward resolving the disaster.
He warned that failure to hunt a peaceable resolution might result in additional lack of life and destruction of property, exacerbating an already risky scenario.
The AU assertion is in stark distinction to the meddlesome assertion that was launched by the USA which sought to ignore the sovereignty of the individuals of Mozambique and its judiciary.
“The US is anxious by the December 23 announcement by the Mozambican Constitutional Council relating to the October 9 nationwide elections,” the US stated in an announcement following the courtroom ruling upholding Daniel Chapo’s win.
