Two state buildings in Mozambique’s capital Maputo were set on fire during protests over the outcome of the October 9 presidential election.
At least 90 people in Mozambique have been killed and 340 others injured since post-election violence broke out in the country.
Presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane has called for a weeklong new phase of protests across the country, beginning on Wednesday.
National police spokesperson Orlando Mudumane told the media that the demonstrators cut off part of Maputo by blocking any moving traffic with burning tyres, stones, and containers.
He added that the protesters used homemade bombs to burn down two government buildings.
Mudumane said about 20 people were injured in clashes with police, who also used tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters.
Demonstrations began on October 24 when the country’s electoral authority declared ruling party Mozambique Liberation Front candidate Daniel Chapo the winner with 70% of the votes cast, while Mondlane came in second with 20%, prompting him to challenge the vote and call for protests.
