Daniel Chapo was sworn in as Mozambique's president despite opposition leader Venancio Mondlane's vow to 'paralyze' the country in protest of the election results. Over 300 people have been killed in post-election unrest. The inauguration, attended by South African and Guinea-Bissau presidents, faced calls for stability and unity in Mozambique.
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