Mozambique Faces Deadly Unrest After Court Upholds Disputed Election

At least 21 people have been killed in protests as opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane rejects the ruling party's victory and vows to assume the presidency in January.

Mozambique's Constitutional Council confirmed Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of the October presidential election with 65% of the vote, despite allegations of widespread fraud.
Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, has rejected the court's decision, claiming the election was rigged and vowing to install himself as president on January 15.
Protests erupted across the country following the court's ruling, with reports of looting, arson, and roadblocks in major cities, including the capital Maputo, leaving at least 21 people dead in the latest wave of violence.
Human rights groups estimate that over 130 people have been killed in post-election violence since October, with security forces accused of using excessive force against demonstrators.
The unrest has disrupted daily life and the economy, with businesses shuttered, transportation paralyzed, and key trade routes blocked, raising fears of prolonged instability.