Mozambique Presidential Election Results in Thumping Majority for Ruling Party Candidate

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Daniel Chapo, the candidate of Mozambique's ruling party, has won the presidential election with 70.7% of the votes.** This comes amidst allegations of election rigging and the killing of two opposition figures. The electoral process was marred by accusations of registered fake voters and falsified counts. The international community and civil society groups have raised concerns over the conduct of the election. The opposition is planning to challenge the results in court.

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