Maputo brought to a standstill ahead of Mozambican President's inauguration

MAPUTO - Police and military personnel have been deployed to Mozambique's capital Maputo ahead of the presidential inauguration of Frelimo party leader Daniel Chapo. 

Delegates from France, China and Portugal will be attending. 

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola will be among some African leaders attending the Wednesday inauguration. 

Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has called on his supporters to continue protesting the October elections - saying they were rigged.

The capital city of Maputo has been brought to a standstill as businesses are closed and the streets of the usually buzzing city are somewhat stranded. 

Citizens are raising issues of public access to witness the inauguration of Chapo, whose election into power has been disputed, resulting in widespread unrest across the country since October 2024. 

The general public is being denied access to Independence Square in the heart of the city, as law enforcement is only allowing people with special invites or official accreditation.