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.

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.