Career
- Governor of Inhambane (2016 to 2024)
- President of Mozambique (2025 to present)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Filipe Nyusi (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Mozambique?
Daniel Francisco Chapo is the Head of state of Mozambique, in office since 15 Jan 2025.
Who was the Head of state of Mozambique before Daniel Francisco Chapo?
Filipe Nyusi held the office before Daniel Francisco Chapo.
When was Daniel Francisco Chapo born?
Daniel Francisco Chapo was born in 1977-01-06, in Inhaminga, according to Wikidata.
Where did Daniel Francisco Chapo study?
Daniel Francisco Chapo studied at Samora Machel secundary school, Eduardo Mondlane University, Catholic University of Mozambique, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Daniel Francisco Chapo belong to?
Daniel Francisco Chapo is listed as a member of FRELIMO on Wikidata.
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Mozambique. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/mozambique/head-of-state