A ceasefire ending military action is holding and President Felipe Nyusi held talks last week with Renamo leader Afonso Dlakama.

Mozambique’s Electoral Commission head Abdul Carima Nordine  Sau has his work cut out.

He has to compile a new voters’  roll for next year’s local elections.

Suspicious Mozambican voters demand a fresh roll for every election.

Renamo is competing in municipal elections to consolidate its wins in the 2014 national poll.

“This will make the election very tough. Very competitive which is good for democracy,” says Say

Sau says his  commission has been extended to include members from Renamo and the Movement for Democracy in Mozambique.

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