Mozambique’s ruling party looks to extend 49 years in power

Supporters take part in a ruling party rally to support presidential candidate Daniel Chapo in Maputo, Mozambique (Carlos Uqueio/MP)

Mozambique will vote for a new president on Wednesday in an election that is expected to extend the ruling party’s 49 years in power since independence from Portugal in 1975.

Daniel Chapo, 47, is the candidate for the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique, or Frelimo, seeking to succeed President Filipe Nyusi, who has served a maximum of two terms.