Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party will likely remain in power in the upcoming general election and maintain close ties with Rwanda, the European Union and China, as well as ensure broad continuity in the liquified natural gas sector, but the probable electoral manipulation will likely trigger anti-government protests. On Oct. 9, Mozambique will hold a general election during which the public will elect a new president, as President Filipe Nyusi will not run for reelection. If no candidate garners more than 50% of the vote in the first round, the two candidates with the largest shares will participate in a runoff election. In addition, the public will elect the Assembly of the Republic's 250 lawmakers using a proportional representation system. Former governor of the southern Inhambane province Daniel Chapo will run for president under the ruling Frelimo party against independent candidate Venacio Mondlane (supported by the Democratic Alliance Coalition, or CAD,...
