Moazmbique’s ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election amid claims of rigging by the opposition.

MAPUTO - Mozambique's ruling party Frelimo has retained power in this month's national election, extending its five-decade rule in the Southern African state as the opposition accused it of fraud. Read more at straitstimes.

Daniel Chapo was declared winner of the presidential election less than a week after two opposition figures were gunned down.