Mozambique New President Sworn In Amid Unrest Following Disputed Election

The recent presidential inauguration of Daniel Chapo in Mozambique has been marked by controversy and protests. The opposition has claimed that the election was rigged, with more than 300 people killed in the protests that followed. Chapo, a member of the long-ruling Frelimo party, won the election with 65% of the vote, extending the party's 50-year rule over the country. The opposition candidate, Venancio Mondlane, has disputed the results and threatened to "paralyze" the new government with daily demonstrations. Many businesses in the capital city of Maputo were shut down, and the streets were largely deserted, as Mondlane called for a national strike. Despite the protests, Chapo was sworn in as president, promising to protect democracy and human rights.