Streets in capital Maputo looked deserted with shops closed either in protest or fear of violence as Daniel Chapo begins 5-year term - Anadolu Ajansı

Mozambique's new president Daniel Chapo took the oath of office Wednesday in front of a heavily guarded audience of dignitaries in the capital Maputo following weeks of violent demonstrations over the fiercely disputed election results.

President-elect Daniel Chapo was sworn into office Wednesday, more than three months after Mozambique's disputed elections. Chapo's main rival Venancio Mondlane called for Mozambicans to take to

Mozambican riot police managed to push back a handful of protesters who were chanting the name of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane.

Mondlane - a part-time pastor and independent candidate who insists he was the true winner of the polls - is reported to be sheltering in one of the capital city's hotels. It is not known what security protection he has there, nor who is paying for it.

Mozambique’s president-elect, Daniel Chapo, is set to be sworn in on Wednesday, more than three months after a contested election that has plunged the country into political turmoil. The election’s disputed outcome has fueled months of protests,

The main opposition leader has promised to "paralyze" the country ahead of Daniel Chapo's swearing-in. The October 9 election results have been questioned by international observers.

Mozambique President-elect Daniel Chapo will be sworn into office Wednesday after weeks of deadly political unrest but the main opposition leader has vowed to "paralyse" the country with fresh protests against the fiercely disputed election result.

Controversial inauguration for new Mozambique president after deadly protests Daniel Chapo, the new president of Mozambique, is sworn in today after months of escalating civil unrest over the outcome of the election.