Mozambique's top court has declared election victory for the country’s ruling Frelimo Party and its 47-year-old presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, in an election process marred by widespread rigging that sparked nearly two months of violent protests,

The Constitutional Council (CC) today gave Frelimo president, a majority in parliament, and all provincial governors. The CC confirmed major fraud, taking 6% of presidential votes and 26 parliament seats away from Frelimo.

Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane called on Tuesday for a nationwide shutdown in Mozambique deepening fears of prolonged violence and economic disruption.

Mozambique’s highest court has upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of opposition protests in which more than 100 people have died.

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, secured a contentious victory in October elections, resulting in widespread protests from opposition groups alleging vote fraud. The Constitutional Council's endorsement of the results exacerbates tensions,

A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.

Fresh protests have erupted in Mozambique after the country’s top court confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winners of October's disputed election, despite allegations of vote-rigging. It comes after weeks of unrest and clashes with police over the election,