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October 25, 2024

Protests Continue in Mozambique After Frelimo Presidential Candidate Daniel Chapo Wins Election
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In Mozambique, protests broke out after Daniel Chapo of the ruling
Frelimo party was announced the winner of a disputed presidential
election on Thursday.

Maputo resident: "I don't believe that Frelimo won. I think Frelimo did
what they always do. What's happening today is people are suffering."

Chapo's biggest rival, Venāncio Mondlane, has called on supporters to
keep taking to the streets in protest. Earlier this week, police
deployed tear gas and fired on demonstrators who rallied after the
murder of Mondlane's lawyer and a party official. Issues in this year's
election included Mozambique's debt crisis, corruption, climate
change-driven disasters and a violent insurgency in the north of the
country.


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