Mozambique's towering President Chapo grabs attention in photo with Putin

Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has become the centre of online discussion after a photo of him with Russian President Vladimir Putin went viral on social media.

In the viral photo, President Daniel Chapo was seen exchanging a formal handshake with the Russian president.

One may ask why President Daniel Francisco Chapo has become the topic of discussion online over a mere handshake with President Putin at the Russia-Africa Summit.

According to reports, the President of Mozambique is about 6 feet 8 inches tall, making him Africa’s tallest sitting president.

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The president, who was born on January 6, 1977, is also a lawyer and jurist who became Mozambique’s head of state on January 15, 2025.

He served as the governor of Inhambane Province from 2016 to 2024.

Chapo was also the Secretary-General and presidential candidate of the ruling political party, FRELIMO, in the 2024 presidential election.

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According to documents sighted by GhanaWeb, Chapo, aside from currently holding the record as Africa’s tallest president, also became the first FRELIMO presidential candidate to have been born after Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975.

The president is also married to Gueta Selemane Chapo, and they have four children.

Meanwhile, some African heads of state are currently in Moscow at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin to participate in the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit.

Watch the picture below:

Caros compatriotas,

Estamos em Moscovo, a convite do Presidente da Federação da Rússia, Vladimir Putin, para participar na 3.ª Cimeira Rússia–África. Esta presença reflecte a importância que atribuímos ao diálogo, à cooperação e ao fortalecimento das relações entre Moçambique, a Federação da Rússia e os países africanos.

À margem desta agenda, participámos hoje na 8.ª Cimeira do Fórum dos Países Exportadores de Gás, onde defendemos que os recursos energéticos devem gerar desenvolvimento para os nossos povos e fortalecer a cooperação entre as nações.

#Vamostrabalhar

— Presidente Daniel Chapo (@daniel_chapo24) October 27, 2026

Caros compatriotas,

Hoje assinalamos os 34 anos do Acordo Geral de Paz, uma conquista colectiva dos moçambicanos. Recordamos os que perderam a vida no conflito e honramos todos os que escolheram o diálogo e a reconciliação.

A paz é um compromisso que renovamos todos os dias. Com o Diálogo Nacional Inclusivo, continuamos a construir um Moçambique mais unido, justo e próspero.

Viva o 4 de Outubro! Viva a Paz e a Reconciliação Nacional!

#DiaDaPaz #MoçambiqueUnido #VamosTrabalhar

— Presidente Daniel Chapo (@daniel_chapo24) October 4, 2026