Politics
Mozambique is a multi-party democracy with one dominant party and growing authoritarianism. The Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO), in power since independence (1975), dominates national politics. The Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO), which fought a brutal civil war against the FRELIMO government (1977-1992), became a political party and has participated in all national elections (parliamentary and presidential) since 1994, always winning seats in parliament as the second-largest party. The political system is presidential, with the head of state being the head of government (executive) and ultimately having great authority over the parliament and judiciary. After the introduction of multi-party liberal democracy in 1990, Mozambique created relatively strong democratic institutions (parliament, courts, civil society organisations, media), but over time there has been a democratic backsliding and a shrinking of civic space. Since 2018, Mozambique has been classified as an authoritarian regime in the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Democracy Index. MOZ TIMES rigorously covers Mozambican political affairs, bringing to the public the most important decisions of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet), Parliament, the courts and local governments (provincial and municipal) with national and international implications. Exclusive analysis and expert commentary place the reported facts in a local and global context.
Public Prosecutor Charges Venâncio Mondlane with Incitement to Terrorism
By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Mozambique’s Attorney-General’s Office has formally charged opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane with five offences, including...
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Standoff Escalates Between Renamo Leader and Former Guerrillas
- Ossufo Momade visited and ordered the reopening of Renamo’s Maputo provincial office shortly after it was shut down by...
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Mozambique Top Court Delays Decision on Mondlane’s Party Registration
By Sheila Nhancale Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has rejected an appeal filed by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, who had...
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Government Unable to Sustain Medical Student Subsidy Due to Lack of Funds
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Mozambican government has explained its decision to suspend subsidies for final-year medical students, citing a...
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Former Renamo Guerrillas Threaten Fresh Protests Against Party Leadership
– Demobilised ex-guerrillas say they will shut down Renamo offices nationwide, risking clashes with police By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Former Renamo...
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Mondlane Accuses Chapo of Backtracking on Peace Talks and Reveals Key Witnesses
- Opposition leader says the Head of State and his team refused to sign the minutes of decisions made during two...
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Mozambique Approves State-Owned Stakes in $5 Billion Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project
By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES)—The Mozambican government has approved Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) 's...
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Non-Governmental Organisations Denounce Government’s Attempt to Tighten Control
– Paula Monjane and Tomás Vieira Mário warn of the risk of civil society organisations in Mozambique losing their autonomy...
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Government Approves New Asset Declaration Regulation to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts in the Public Sector
By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) — The Mozambican government approved a new regulation requiring all public officials in leadership positions or those...
Read moreDetailsMondlane Slams Chapo Over Broken Promise to Release Protest Detainees
By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has accused President Daniel Chapo of failing to honour the commitments reached...
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