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Mozambican police forces are deployed in Maputo, on October 24, 2024 as a burning barricade is seen in the background. Mozambique's ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo is elected president of Mozambique, the country's electoral commission announced on October 24, 2024.

Mozambican police forces are deployed in Maputo, on October 24, 2024 as a burning barricade is seen in the background. Mozambique's ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo is elected president of Mozambique, the country's electoral commission announced on October 24, 2024.

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Protests in Mozambique after Ruling Party Candidate is Declared Winner of Presidential Election

Mozambique's electoral commission says Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo is the winner of the October 9 vote by more than 70 percent.