Mozambique's government has banned protests following sustained post-election unrest that has left several people dead and dozens others injured. It follows last month's disputed presidential election, won by Frelimo, the party which has governed Mozambique since 1975.

Mozambique has witnessed protests since the country's disputed outcomes of the Oct. 9 elections which saw ruling party Frelimo's candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winner. At least 30 people are reported to have died during the post-election violence which is likely to be high on the agenda of next week's Southern African

South Africa started allowing some movement at its main border with Mozambique on Thursday morning, after protests prompted a suspension the day before.

South Africa's border authority said on Saturday it had partially reopened its main crossing with neighbour Mozambique, where last month's disputed election sparked protests, raising safety concerns.

Mozambique has deployed soldiers on the streets to help keep order following weeks of protests against the ruling party that has been accused of rigging last month’s election to extend its 49 years in power.

South Africa reopened limited crossings at its main border with Mozambique on Thursday morning, following a temporary suspension due to safety concerns. ・Limited crossings at the main border between South Africa and Mozambique have been reopened.