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Over 20 killed in 24 hours in Mozambique after disputed election result

Protesters gather next to a burning barricade in Maputo on December 23, 2024. [AFP]

At least 21 people, including two police officers, have been killed in Mozambique in the last 24 hours, the government said, in post-election violence that erupted after the ruling party was controversially confirmed winners in recent elections.

The Portuguese-speaking African country's highest court had confirmed on Monday that the Frelimo party, in power since 1975, won the October 9 presidential election that had already triggered weeks of unrest.

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