Mozambique
Next elections due
Local government: 19 Nov 2008
Presidential, Assembly of the Republic & Provincial Assemblies: 2009
2008 local government elections
Results validation: Constitutional Council must confirm or reject results by 9 Dec 2008.
Results announcement: National Election Commission must announce official results by 4 Dec 2008.
Parallel counts: Radio Moçambique, Electoral Observatory
Election day: 19 Nov 2008.
Official campaign period: 4-16 Nov 2008, inclusive.
Candidate nomination: Closes 5 Sept 2008.
Voters' roll inspection: 18-20 Mar 2008, at district STAE office.
Voter registration: Three drives: 24 Sep-15 Dec 2007; 15 Jan-15 Mar 2008; 6 Jul-4 Aug 2008. Aproximately 9 million people registered, about 88% of the estimated 10.2 million people eligible.
Related material
ANTONIO, V UNDATED "Local government reform in Mozambique", SADC Regional Information Centre, [www] http://www.locgovinfo.co.zw/reform.pdf [PDF document, opens new window] (accessed 24 Oct 2007).
IRAÊ, BL, 2004 "Towards Stable Electoral Laws in Mozambique" IN Accord, 2, 97 - 118 [www] http://www.accord.org.za/ajcr/2004-2/AJCR%202_2004%20pg97-118.pdf [PDF document, opens new window] (accessed 24 Oct 2007).
