Mozambique Election Marred by Fraud Allegations as Ruling Party Seeks to Extend Power

The ruling party, Frelimo, faces accusations of election manipulation from opposition candidates amid a tense political climate.

Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane emerges as a significant challenger, rallying disaffected youth in Mozambique.
Allegations of election fraud include unsealed ballot boxes and denial of accreditation to opposition delegates.
Frelimo, in power since 1975, denies rigging accusations but faces scrutiny from international observers.
The election also determines the composition of Parliament and provincial governors in a nation of 33 million.
Peace and stability remain key issues, with ongoing violence in the north affecting major economic projects.