Mozambique's Ruling Party Leads Amid Election Fraud Allegations
Opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane calls for a national strike, contesting the legitimacy of the election results.
- Provisional results show Frelimo leading in all 11 provinces, with Daniel Chapo expected to win the presidency.
- Frelimo, in power since 1975, faces accusations of election rigging, which it denies.
- Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane claims to be leading based on his own tally and urges a nationwide strike on October 21.
- Election observers report significant irregularities, including vote buying and inflated voter rolls in Frelimo strongholds.
- Protests have erupted in Nampula, with police accused of using force to disperse demonstrators.