Opposition boycott results

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won most municipalities in the local elections held earlier this month, according to results announced by the National Elections Commission (CNE). The CNE stated on Thursday that Frelimo had an absolute majority in 29 of the 34 municipal assemblies, while Frelimo candidates became mayors in 28 municipalities, the official Mozambique Information Agency (AIM) reported. The opposition Renamo won mayoral seats in five municipalities - Beira, Nacala, Angoche, Mozambique Island and Marromeu. The voters' choice in Marromeu, however, has produced the first "cohabitation" in Mozambican politics - a Renamo mayor will have to work with a Frelimo-dominated municipal assembly, AIM said. The ceremony to announce the official results was boycotted by Renamo's CNE members, when the party claimed there were irregularities in the 19 November poll. The authorities have promised to investigate the allegations.