Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain

South Africa was always concerned that strife in a neighbouring country could spill over to its soil, the international relations minister said

South Africa has called for calm and issued a travel warning for the neighbouring country

The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular

Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi’s Frelimo party has held power since independence from Portugal in 1975

With the change in leadership of Frelimo, the country is likely to have a new president after the elections on 9 October