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Mozambique’s ruling party candidate, Daniel Chapo, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election amid claims of rigging by the opposition. Chapo, from the Frelimo party which has been in power for almost half a century, secured more than 70 percent of the votes, the National Election Commission (CNE) said on Thursday.

Violence Erupts in Mozambique Following Disputed Presidential Elections Violence has surged across Mozambique’s major cities in the wake of the Constitutional Council’s confirmation of Daniel Chapo’s victory in the contentious presidential elections held on October 9. The unrest has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 21 individuals, including two police officers. The Interior Minister of…

Violence Erupts in Mozambique Following Controversial Election In the southern African nation of Mozambique, at least 21 individuals have lost their lives since Monday amidst escalating unrest. The violence erupted as police clashed with demonstrators who are protesting what they claim to be a rigged presidential election, orchestrated by the ruling party. Pascoal Ronda, the Minister of Interior,…

MAPUTO, Mozambique — Mozambique has descended into chaos after the nation’s highest court upheld the ruling Frelimo party’s presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, as the victor of the contentious elections held on October 9. According to authorities, at least 21 individuals have lost their lives amid the violence, which includes the deaths of two police officers. During a news conference in the…

Mozambique’s Highest Court Upholds Controversial Election Results On Monday, Mozambique’s highest court confirmed the results of a contentious presidential election, in which Daniel Chapo, representing the ruling party Frelimo, was declared the victor. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of serious allegations regarding widespread electoral irregularities and violent protests that have erupted…

Daniel Chapo will become the first Mozambican president born after independence in 1975. Courtesy image. Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won a divisive and violence-ridden election, solidifying its 49-year hold on power, according to official results. The election has been marked by controversy, with opposition parties alleging rigging and reports of the killing of opposition supporters…