Mozambique's Ruling Party Is Captured, Says Former First Lady.

Former Mozambican First Lady Graça Machel has accused the ruling party, Frelimo, of being "captured" by individuals acting in their own self-interests. International observers have expressed concern over the results of local elections in October, which saw the ruling party win all but one of Mozambique's 65 municipalities. Opposition parties have challenged the outcome, increasing political tensions in the country. Machel's criticism adds to the internal tension within Frelimo as it prepares to choose a successor to President Filipe Nyusi. [Extracted from the article]

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