Mozambique: Chapo to Become Frelimo Leader in Mid-February

Maputo — Mozambican President Daniel Chapo will be confirmed as President of the ruling Frelimo Party in mid-February.

The Frelimo spokesperson, Ludmila Maguni, cited by the independent television station STV, said Chapo will be elected President of Frelimo at an extraordinary meeting of the party’s Central Committee scheduled for 14 February.

Currently, the leader of Frelimo is the former President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi.

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