Vote counting is continuing in Mozambique following a general election that President Filipe Nyusi said is vital for peace in the country.
The southern African nation struggled with a civil war for years, pitting the biggest political parties, Renamo and Frelimo.
Prior to Tuesday’s election, the two parties signed a peace deal in August that formally ended hostilities, some three decades after a 15-year civil war that killed around one million people.
Voting went on smoothly across the country, though there were reports of disruptions in some areas.
Mozambique’s political scene has been dominated by Frelimo since the country ushered in a new multi-party system in 1990.
Analysts predict another win for the party, which would extend President Nyusi’s mandate.
Nyusi main challenge to retain his set if from Ossufo Momade who took over the leadership of Renamo from former leader Afonso Dhlakama. Other candidates include Daviz Simango and Mário Albino.
Preliminary results are expected to start streaming in later on Wednesday, with the full results to come later in the week.
An estimated 13 million people are registered to vote in Mozambique, which has a population of nearly 30 million.
If no candidate wins a majority in the election, a run-off vote will be held.
(With input from Al Jazeera)
