MAPUTO, Mozambique — On Monday, Mozambique’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling party’s victory in the presidential election held in October, a decision that comes amid weeks of unrest and protests from opposition groups, resulting in over 100 fatalities.

The court determined that the election irregularities reported did not significantly affect the overall outcome. It found that Daniel Chapo, representing the ruling party Frelimo, garnered 65.17% of the votes, while his opponent, Venâncio Mondlane, received 24.29%. The Council adjusted the earlier figures, which suggested Chapo had achieved a higher vote percentage of 70%.

Following the court’s announcement, Mondlane’s supporters took to the streets of Maputo, the nation’s capital, expressing their discontent by burning tires and obstructing traffic.

Mondlane had previously contested the election results, alleging that Frelimo engaged in electoral fraud. He has issued warnings of potential chaos should the Constitutional Council affirm Chapo’s victory and has called for a nationwide “shutdown” set to begin on Friday.