Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's long-ruling Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday at a sparsely attended ceremony after months of protests against his disputed election victory. A local civil society monitoring group says more than 300 people have been killed in clashes with security forces since the Oct.

MOZAMBIQUE's Daniel Chapo is set to be sworn in today as the fifth President of the former Portuguese colony, which gained its independence on June 25, 1975.

Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's Frelimo party was sworn in amid allegations of election fraud and ongoing protests. The election aftermath has seen over 300 deaths, impacting foreign businesses and sparking significant social unrest.

International observers reported irregularities in the vote and the alteration of some results, but the Constitutional Council upheld Frelimo’s victory last month.

President-elect Daniel Chapo is due to be sworn in on January 15, amid a disputed election and simmering violence in Mozambique. How can the new president unite the country?

Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's president amid violent protests over his disputed election victory. The opposition claims vote-rigging, and protests have taken a deadly toll. Chapo promised governmental reform and prioritization of health and education.

President-elect Daniel Chapo promised to unite Mozambique at his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, which took place under heavy guard. Opposition supporters continue to protest against what they

Mondlane Vows "Paralysis" as Chapo is Sworn-in as President | Firstpost Africa Mozambique has inaugurated its new president despite months of anti-government protests and violence that have left over 300 dead.

Daniel Chapo, of the ruling Frelimo party, was officially inaugurated at Independence Square in the city centre on Wednesday.