Renamo, the largest opposition party in Mozambique, today, Wednesday (5 July) registered to take part in the municipal elections scheduled for 11 October. It is the first of the three main parties to formally express its desire to stand in the coming elections. The Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) had said it would register Monday (3 July) but has delayed, giving no reasons.
Five smaller parties have registered: the Ecology Party (PEC), the Electoral Union Coalition (UE), the Humanitarian Party of Mozambique (PAHUMO), the Movement for the Reconciliation of Mozambique, and the Democratic Alliance Coalition (CAD).
