Mozambique's ruling party was declared to have won disputed presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide on Thursday as opposition supporters held scattered protests in several cities that resulted in at least one death.

Mozambique's ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of the country's presidential election on Thursday amid allegations that the vote was rigged and after two opposition officials were killed by unknown gunmen.

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.