Botswana's former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, officially handed over the office of the presidency on Monday to his successor, President Duma Boko.

The handover ceremony, which took place at the government enclave in Gaborone, Botswana's capital city, was characterized by peace and tranquillity.

This contrasts sharply with the situation in neighbouring Mozambique, where incidents of violence have escalated following the October 9 polls.

Channel Africa's Shingirai Madondo filed this report from Gaborone in Botswana.