Witnesses say at one point early Friday morning, The chief mediator at the talks, former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano ordered Mr.Rajoelina to sit down and be quiet when he threatened to walk out.

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Mr Chissano, who took over in 1986, has privatised more than 900 of 1, 250 state firms.

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President Chissano's recent reintroduction of conscription may count against him in next year's general election.

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Although Mr Chissano now makes similar noises, some Mozambicans have not forgiven Frelimo for its past radicalism.

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