Mozambique's top court on Monday confirmed the ruling party Frelimo's victory in an October election, which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged. The Constitutional Council has the final say over the electoral process and its ruling is likely to spark further protests in Mozambique,

The ruling comes after protests that left more than 100 people dead, and paves the way for the candidate from the long-governing Frelimo party to take office next month.

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council will declare the final outcome of disputed Oct. 9 elections on Monday, with the opposition leader threatening “chaos” if it confirms what he calls a fraudulent result.

Mozambique's top court on Monday confirmed the ruling party Frelimo's victory in an October election which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged.

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.

The usual hustle and bustle that characterises the greater Maputo area on workdays and during the festive season has been replaced by silence and empty roads - a scene that has become common in this region since the popular demonstrations began on 21 October.

Tension was mounting in Mozambique Monday with judges about to rule on its disputed election, with the opposition leader vowing "chaos" if the ruling party is confirmed as the winner