Mozambique Faces Political Turmoil as Inauguration Approaches Amid Protests

As Daniel Chapo prepares to take office on Tuesday in Maputo, Mozambique, the atmosphere is tense after widespread demonstrations followed October's election, which many criticized as fraudulent. Once celebrated for liberating the nation from Portuguese colonial rule, Frelimo, the ruling party, is now grappling with unprecedented dissatisfaction among citizens.

The country has endured months of political unrest, culminating in violent clashes leading to over 300 fatalities. Chapo and his administration hoped the inauguration would usher in a new era of reconciliation, but analysts suggest the challenges confronting Frelimo are far from resolved. With two of the three opposition parties boycotting Parliament's opening, the political landscape remains fraught with tension and uncertainty.