Mozambique highest court upholds disputed ruling party’s election win

Mozambique’s highest court has confirmed the results of the country’s disputed presidential election, extending the ruling Frelimo party’s half-century grip on power. The Constitutional Council in Mozambique has validated Frelimo’s win of increased parliamentary majority in the October election that sparked widespread protests from opposition groups who insist the vote was rigged. Despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud, the Council’s seven judges ruled that Frelimo’s presidential candidate Daniel Chapo had secured 65% of the vote, revising down the initial results of nearly 71%.