Mozambicans vote in General Election

Mozambicans have voted in a general election which President Filipe Nyusi is not contesting after serving the two-term limit

The ruling party’s presidential candidate is 47-year-old Daniel Chapo, who was a relatively unknown figure until his nomination and presents himself as an agent of change.

His rivals are independent Venâncio Mondlane, Ossufo Momade, leader of main opposition Renamo party and Lutero Simango from Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM) party.

This is the first time that the Frelimo candidate did not fight in independence war.