Following months of protests against his disputed election victory, Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's Frelimo party has been sworn in as president at a sparsely attended ceremony.

MOZAMBIQUE's Daniel Chapo is set to be sworn in today as the fifth President of the former Portuguese colony, which gained its independence on June 25, 1975.

Mozambique's new president Daniel Chapo vowed to unite the country Wednesday upon taking the oath of office under heavy guard following weeks of deadly political unrest. "We won't rest until we have a united and cohesive country on the road to building well-being for all of us,

Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's president amid violent protests over his disputed election victory. The opposition claims vote-rigging, and protests have taken a deadly toll. Chapo promised governmental reform and prioritization of health and education.

Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's new president on Wednesday. He took over as the leader of an African nation plagued by months of protests that have claimed hundreds of lives and crippled the economy.

Protesters mobilise in Mozambique at inauguration after disputed election Mozambique's new president has officially taken office, sworn in against a backdrop of a contested election, protests and violence on the streets.