Mozambique: Mozambicans Casts Ballots in Election That May Prolong Ruling Party Dominance

Maputo — Mozambicans vote Wednesday between the party that has dominated their country’s political landscape for nearly 50 years or something different. Whoever wins will inherit major challenges, including an insurgency in the oil and gas-rich area of Cabo Delgado.

Voters braved morning rain in Maputo to line up as early as 7:00 am to cast their ballots.

They have four candidates to choose from; Daniel Chapo, the ruling Frelimo party leader; Ossufo Momade, the candidate of one main opposition…