Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest

Protesters took to the streets after the country’s constitutional court said Daniel Chapo won with 65.2% of the vote. Photograph: Amilton Neves/AFP/Getty Images

Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party’s victory in October’s presidential elections, potentially triggering more protests after more than two months of unrest over allegations that the results were rigged.

Daniel Chapo, of the ruling Frelimo party, won the 9 October presidential election with 65.2% of the vote, Lúcia Ribeiro, the chair of Mozambique’s constitutional council, told a press conference on Monday.