Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.

Following the highest court's ruling declaring Daniel Chapo as the winner of the disputed Oct 9 presidential elections, violence in Mozambique killed 21 people.

Mozambique’s Oct. 9 presidential election was won by the ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo with 65% of the vote, the country’s top electoral court ruled, slightly reducing his initially-reported support while still leaving him the clear winner.

A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.

Violence in Mozambique claims 21 lives following the court's ruling confirming Frelimo's Daniel Chapo as election winner, sparking unrest and looting.