Mozambique’s ruling party wins disputed polls

Election officials in Mozambique on Thursday announced that the ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country’s disputed elections extending its five-decade grip on power

The party’s candidate, Daniel Chapo, will replace President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after the maximum two terms.

Frelimo has ruled the country since its independence from Portugal in 1975 and the polls were widely expected to return it to power.

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