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.
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...
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Mondlane 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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PEN International Demands Immediate Release of Mozambican Writer Alex Barga
– Global organisation defending writers facing political persecution worldwide considers the detention arbitrary and politically motivated By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES)—The...
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Corruption Is the Main Obstacle to Mozambique’s Development, Says Chapo
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – President Daniel Chapo declared on Wednesday in Maputo that corruption is one of the main obstacles to...
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No Mozambican Universities in Africa’s Top 100 Research Ranking
- South Africa claims six of the top 10 universities in research output By Sheila Nhancale Maputo (MOZTIMES) – No Mozambican...
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Exclusive: RENAMO Guerrillas Report Police Attack with Tear Gas and Live Ammunition (only Portuguese)
By Noémia Mendes Former RENAMO guerrillas were brutally assaulted by officers of the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) during a protest...
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Environmental Organisation Denounces Hostile Climate for Environmental Rights Defender Following Arrest of Activists in Nacala
By Sheila Nhancale Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Mozambican organisation Justiça Ambiental (JA!) has raised concerns over the growing repression of environmental...
Read moreDetailsRiot Police Shoot RENAMO Veterans in Maputo
– Police officers are also accused of stealing victims’ belongings By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The police operation that brought...
Read moreDetailsPolice Disperse RENAMO Ex-Combatants with Tear Gas
By Sheila Nhancale and Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Mozambique Riot police (UIR) on Wednesday dispersed and arrested dozens of former RENAMO guerrilla fighters who...
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Venâncio Mondlane Says Mozambique Is Ruled by an Authoritarian Regime That Kills Opponents
By Sheila Nhancale Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Venâncio Mondlane told a global audience at the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) in Norway on Tuesday...
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