Mozambique, post-war socio-economic and political challenges

This paper critically analyses the socio-economic and political challenges facing Mozambique.

The current political context of Mozambique is informed by many factors, including changes in the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique’s (Frelimo) political manifesto since 1983 and the civil war of 1977–1992. These two factors have resulted in a strategic shift in the country’s foreign and domestic policies.  

About the author:

Mr Rafael Shikhani is the Executive Coordinator of Papyrus (Centro de Estudos Estratégicos), which is a local NGO working on Democracy, Security and Development in Mozambique. He holds an Honours degree in history from the Eduardo Mondlane University, focusing on the Mozambican civil war.