Post-election violence has spread across Mozambique, paralyzing cities and disrupting daily life. As the chaos escalates, the United Nations has called for calm and a peaceful resolution.

President-elect Daniel Chapo is due to be sworn in on January 15, amidst a disputed election and simmering violence in Mozambique. So how can the new president govern and unite the country?

With shops remaining shuttered and a heavy police presence in some towns, Mozambique's economy has been hard hit. In the aftermath of the election, neighboring South Africa even closed its border ...