Mozambique court upholds the governing party's presidential election victory as protests flare again
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 top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election
Mozambique's top court on Monday confirmed the victory of ruling party Frelimo in the October election, which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged. The Constitutional Council has the final say over the electoral process and its ruling is likely to spark further protests in Mozambique,
Court Upholds Disputed Presidential Poll in Mozambique, Sparking Protests
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 court ruling sparks fresh poll protests
Protests have broken out once again in Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed that the ruling party candidate, Daniel Chapo, won October's disputed presidential election. Deadly protests erupted when the preliminary results were announced at the time.
Mozambique Ruling Party’s Chapo Declared President-Elect
Mozambique’s top electoral court declared the ruling party’s Daniel Chapo as president elect in disputed Oct. 9 elections, triggering fresh protests after weeks of deadly unrest that have rocked the southeast African nation.
Mozambique Ruling Party’s Chapo Elected President, Judge Says
Mozambique’s Oct. 9 presidential election was won by the ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo with 65% of the vote, the country’s top electoral court ruled, slightly reducing his initially-reported support while still leaving him the clear winner.
Mozambique tense ahead of ruling on disputed election
There is a tense atmosphere in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, as the country awaits a court ruling on the outcome of October's contested presidential election result, which when first announced sparked weeks of deadly protests.
Mozambique Election Turmoil: Protests Erupt as Court Confirms Frelimo Victory
Mozambique's Constitutional Council confirmed Frelimo's election victory, inciting protests over alleged vote-rigging. The contentious decision led to unrest, significant clashes, and economic disruptions.
Mozambique Braces for Election Ruling as Opposition Vows ‘Chaos’
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council will declare the final outcome of disputed Oct. 9 elections on Monday, with the opposition leader threatening “chaos” if it confirms what he calls a fraudulent result.
Mozambique top court confirms ruling party disputed win
Mozambique's highest court confirmed Monday the ruling party's victory in a disputed October vote after allegations of rigging triggered weeks of deadly street clashes.
Mozambique’s disputed election verdict reignites protests
Constitutional Council says Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo was victor in October poll despite widespread claims of vote-rigging
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