Mozambique Awaits Election Results Amid Allegations of Fraud

The ruling Frelimo party seeks to extend its 49-year rule as opposition candidates claim electoral manipulation.

Vote counting is underway in Mozambique following a peaceful election day, with preliminary results expected in the coming days.
Frelimo's candidate, Daniel Chapo, is favored to win, potentially becoming the first president born after Mozambique's independence.
Opposition candidates, including independent Venancio Mondlane, have raised concerns over alleged electoral fraud, citing irregularities at polling stations.
The election occurs against a backdrop of economic challenges, including a jihadist insurgency in the north and delays in natural gas projects.
International observers, including the EU, have reported no major issues so far, though local groups highlighted access problems for party delegates.