Mozambique - South Africa has sent special envoy to help

In an attempt to quell the deadly protests and unrest sparked by the disputed October election Mozambique, South Africa has sent a special envoy to meet with Mozambique’s outgoing president.

According to Africa News, the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, called on special envoy Sydney Mufamadi to voice his government's solidarity with the neighbouring country, and its eagerness to help end the crisis.

South Africa has ramped up security along its border in fears the unrest could become more widespread.

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council recently confirmed the victory of the Frelimo party in the election, sparking a fresh wave of protests.

The main opposition candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, has refused to accept the outcome of the election, describing it as rigged, and has called on his supporters to organise demonstrations.

Frelimo's offices, other buildings and police stations, have been looted and set alight across the nation.

Capitalising on the instability, hundreds of detainees escaped from a high security prison in Mozambique’s capital last week (6000 allegedly).

Dozens of people have been killed in the protests since the elections.