Fear, chaos grip Maputo after postelection violence 

Motorists line up at a gas station in Maputo, Dec. 27, 2024. Fear has taken hold in Mozambique's capital, which has been subjected to barricades, looting and vandalism following the disputed confirmation of the ruling party's victory in October elections.

Mozambique's capital, Maputo, is limping back to normal but residents are still fearful because of widespread looting and vandalism sparked by confirmation that the ruling party won contested elections.