Mozambique’s top court on Monday confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election, which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged.

The ruling comes after protests that left more than 100 people dead, and paves the way for the candidate from the long-governing Frelimo party to take office next month.

Mozambique's Constitutional Court on Monday confirmed the ruling Frelimo party's victory in October's contentious election, following weeks of deadly street clashes over allegations of rigging.