Thousands have fled Mozambique in the past week to neighbouring Malawi seeking refuge from the southern African nation's deadly post-election protests, authorities told AFP.

More than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian authorities said, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October.

Over 2,000 Mozambican families have fled to Malawi due to violent unrest following a disputed election in October. The conflict, triggered by the ruling Frelimo party's contested victory, has resulted in 125 deaths since the Constitutional Council validated the election.

It happened while you were sleeping. Here’s what global agencies noted overnight from Friday to Saturday. Over 12,000 residents of Mozambique crossed into neighboring Malawi this past week, fleeing escalating violence caused by disputed presidential elections.