SADC deploys its Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Republic of Mozambique’s Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections, scheduled for 09 October 2024

In line with her five-year electoral cycle, the Republic of Mozambique will hold Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections on 09 of October 2024. Article 3 of the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), provides for SADC to observe all general elections held in its Member States. 

Following Article 8 of the SADC Principles and Guidelines, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has appointed H. E. Dr. Amani Abeid Karume, Former President of Zanzibar, as the Head of Mission of SEOM Mozambique, and mandated the SADC Secretariat to coordinate the SEOM, including the facilitation of in-country deployment of observers.