Daniel Francisco Chapo (born 6 January 1977) is a Mozambican politician, lawyer and jurist who has been the fifth president of Mozambique since 15 January 2025. Chapo previously served as the governor of Inhambane Province from 2016 to 2024.

Jan 15, 2025 · Mozambique's new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in at a low-key ceremony in the capital, Maputo, that was marred by an opposition boycott following heavily disputed elections. In his...

Jan 15, 2025 · Mozambique's new president Daniel Chapo vowed to unite the country upon taking the oath of office under heavy guard Wednesday, as seven more protesters were killed, a local NGO said, in...

Oct 25, 2024 · Daniel Chapo will succeed President Filipe Nyusi in January to become Mozambique's next president. Mozambique's National Electoral Commission (CNE) on Thursday announced 47-year-old Chapo,...

Oct 24, 2024 · MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique’s ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of the country’s presidential election Thursday as the opposition claimed the vote was rigged and one party said it would challenge the result in court.

Oct 31, 2024 · Daniel Chapo will succeed President Filipe Nyusi in January to become Mozambique's next president. Mozambique's National Electoral Commission (CNE) on Thursday announced 47-year-old Chapo, from the ruling Frelimo …

Oct 24, 2024 · Daniel Chapo, Frelimo's relatively unknown presidential candidate, seen as an agent of change, will replace Filipe Nyusi, who has served two terms. At 47, Chapo, who gained 71% of the vote,...

Jan 15, 2025 · Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's long-ruling Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday at a sparsely attended ceremony after months of protests against his disputed election victory.

Oct 24, 2024 · Mozambique’s ruling party candidate, Daniel Chapo, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election amid claims of rigging by the opposition. Chapo, from the Frelimo...

Jan 14, 2025 · President-elect Daniel Chapo is due to be sworn in on January 15, amid a disputed election and simmering violence in Mozambique. How can the new president unite the country?