Frelimo Extends 49-Year Rule as Daniel Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Contentious Election

Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country’s divisive election, with its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, securing 71% of the vote, reports BBC Africa. Chapo will succeed Filipe Nyusi as president, marking a new era with the first post-independence leader. His closest challenger, Venancio Mondlane, received 20% of the vote. Violent protests and a heavy police presence have followed the announcement of the results, with several fatalities reported.