Mozambican Ruling Party Chooses Candidate

Frelimo's Central Committee has chosen Defence Minister Filipe Nyussi as its candidate for the October presidential election. He beat the only woman standing for nomination, former prime minister Luisa Diogo. Nyussi is seen as an ally of President Armando Guebuza. However, heavily criticised Guebuza loyalist Filipe Paunde has resigned as party secretary-general.

Minister of Defence Filipe Nyussi.

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