As expected, official results from Mozambique’s election show ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo winning the presidential election. The opposition says the poll was rigged and is calling for protests.

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has retained power in presidential and parliamentary elections – extending its five-decade rule as the opposition accused it of fraud and held protests in several cities.

Mozambique’s capital tense after Frelimo wins election | REUTERS Tensions gripped Mozambique's capital Maputo following protests on Thursday in response to the ruling party, Frelimo, retaining power in the recent general election.