Daniel Chapo sworn in as Mozambique president as Venâncio Mondlane calls for strike

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

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Most businesses in Maputo were shut and the streets largely deserted after defeated presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane called for a national strike in protest.

In his first presidential address, Chapo, 47, pledged to "devote all my energies" to promoting unity and human rights in a nation scarred by post-election violence.

A local civil society group says that more than 300 people have been killed in clashes with security forces since elections in October.

Chapo won with 65% of the vote, extending the 49-year-rule of the Frelimo party.

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