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Venâncio Mondlane and Daniel Chapo in Talks to Solve the Current Political Crisis

Venâncio Mondlane and Daniel Chapo in Talks to Solve the Current Political Crisis

The second most voted candidate in the country’s 9 October elections, Venâncio Mondlane, said, without giving many details, that he is in communication with the new Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, the New York Times reported on Wednesday 15 January.

Speaking to the American newspaper, the former presidential candidate said that these contacts had been made ‘through a mutual friend’. Mondlane expressed the hope that ‘the President will negotiate a resolution to end the political crisis and that he will accept reforms presented by you in a recent proposal’.

‘The reforms include building three million houses for poor Mozambicans and creating a fund of 31.6 billion meticals (500 million dollars) for start-ups run by women and young people,’ said Venâncio Mondlane, quoted by the paper, adding: ’You have to give the people something crucial and tangible.’

The former presidential candidate explained that he doesn’t know if all the points on the agenda will be met, ‘but I think we will start a platform for dialogue’.

Mondlane’s statements are part of a report from Maputo entitled ‘Mozambique’s inauguration tests ruling party’s 50 years in power’ by the New York Times.

It should be noted that Daniel Francisco Chapo took office this Wednesday (15) as President of the Republic of Mozambique with a speech marked by promises of transformation and structural reforms. Advocating a more efficient state and a more dynamic economy, the new head of state announced a series of measures aimed at reorganising public administration, reducing unnecessary spending and stimulating economic growth.

Without beating around the bush, Daniel Chapo made it clear that his government will be guided by transparency, fiscal discipline and the modernisation of the country’s productive sectors. From the very first minutes of his speech, the President made a firm commitment to reforming the state. Among the measures announced was the reduction of the government structure, with the elimination of Ministries and Secretariats of State, as well as the abolition of the position of deputy minister.

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