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Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts

Members of parliament prepare to take the official photograph following the swearing-in ceremony in Maputo, January 13, 2025 [Alfredo Zuniga/AFP]

Mozambique has sworn in its new parliament with the streets of the capital largely deserted after the opposition leader called for a strike to protest against the result of highly disputed elections.

Two smaller opposition parties boycotted the opening ceremony on Monday as they refused to accept the outcome of the October election, while the incoming president, Daniel Chapo, called for calm and unity after months of deadly unrest.

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