Jan 17, 2025Mozambique - Politics, Elections, Constitution: After independence the Mozambique National Resistance (Resistência Nacional Moçambicana; Renamo) was created by whites in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and sought to destabilize the Frelimo regime. Internal conflict raged throughout Mozambique from the late 1970s until 1992. Throughout this period Frelimo remained Mozambique's sole political party ...
Nov 7, 2024Thousands are protesting in Mozambique's capital and police are responding by firing tear gas and rubber bullets as weeks of post-election unrest continued in the southern African country.
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Politics in Mozambique takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Mozambique is head of state and head of government in a multi-party system. [1][2][3] Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Assembly of the Republic. The Economist Intelligence Unit rated ...
Dec 23, 2024Mozambique's controversial election result upheld: What to know The country's top electoral court confirms ruling Frelimo party's win, raising fears as the opposition promises more protests.
Jan 15, 2025Daniel Chapo was sworn in at a time of widespread anger directed at his party, Frelimo, which has led the country for 50 years and was accused of rigging the election.
Dec 5, 2024The ongoing political crisis in Mozambique is rooted in history. Frelimo abandoned the path to true democracy 40 years ago and became increasingly repressive.
1 day agoMozambique's parliament and its new president, Daniel Chapo, were sworn in in mid-January 2025 after a tumultuous post-election period of protests, barricades and police violence.
Oct 31, 2024'Ready to die': Protesters face bullets for political change in Mozambique At least 11 people have died in a police crackdown on post-election protests following disputed October 9 polls.