Africa: Could Mozambique’s Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado?

New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism.

On 5 May, the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) chose Daniel Chapo, a 47-year-old lawyer, as its presidential candidate for the 9 October elections. He will likely be declared president, regardless of opposition candidates.

FRELIMO controls state institutions and retains power through election irregularities and an uneven political playing field, in which the state-owned…