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Background: Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) party formally abandoned Marxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multiparty elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement between FRELIMO and rebel Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) forces ended the fighting in 1992. In December 2004, Mozambique underwent a delicate transition as Joaquim CHISSANO stepped down after 18 years in office. His newly elected successor, Armando Emilio GUEBUZA, has promised to continue the sound economic policies that have encouraged foreign investment.
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August 27th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Bazaruto Archipelago
Unfortunately whale shark season finished several months back, and my interest in diving near Vilankulos wanes as soon as I hear that news. However S and I investigate an overnight dhow "safari" leav ... 41 photos [full story]
Unfortunately whale shark season finished several months back, and my interest in diving near Vilankulos wanes as soon as I hear that news. However S and I investigate an overnight dhow "safari" leav ... 41 photos [full story]
August 29th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos
The Nampula TCO rep had guessed we'd get to Vilankulos by about 5PM but her estimate is conservative by 100%, a pleasant surprise. Sadly, we aren't actually dropped at Vilankulos but at the junction ... 21 photos [full story]
The Nampula TCO rep had guessed we'd get to Vilankulos by about 5PM but her estimate is conservative by 100%, a pleasant surprise. Sadly, we aren't actually dropped at Vilankulos but at the junction ... 21 photos [full story]
August 25th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Central » Beira
The TCO bus is an anomaly in African transport, like a readable passage in a Harry Potter book. Though not hitting Argentinian heights of comfort, it makes the 16.75 hours to Beira pass in a trauma-f ... 3 photos [full story]
The TCO bus is an anomaly in African transport, like a readable passage in a Harry Potter book. Though not hitting Argentinian heights of comfort, it makes the 16.75 hours to Beira pass in a trauma-f ... 3 photos [full story]
August 23rd 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Northern » Island of Mozambique
I reach the to Ilha is already nearly full, meaning the boon of an imminent departure, but the vehicle is one where the front row of seats and an uncomfortable backwards-facing bench share legroom th ... 42 photos [full story]
I reach the to Ilha is already nearly full, meaning the boon of an imminent departure, but the vehicle is one where the front row of seats and an uncomfortable backwards-facing bench share legroom th ... 42 photos [full story]
August 24th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Northern » Nampula
L has said he'll take me to the bus station the following morning but he gets up sufficiently late that I begin to wonder if I'll get out of Mocuba today. I'd been told that I should buy my ticket at ... 20 photos [full story]
L has said he'll take me to the bus station the following morning but he gets up sufficiently late that I begin to wonder if I'll get out of Mocuba today. I'd been told that I should buy my ticket at ... 20 photos [full story]
August 13th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Northern » Mocuba
There's little useful info on the web about crossing into Mozambique from Blantyre and I've met no-one who's done it recently - in fact, the only thing I've been able to glean is that the transport in ... 3 photos [full story]
There's little useful info on the web about crossing into Mozambique from Blantyre and I've met no-one who's done it recently - in fact, the only thing I've been able to glean is that the transport in ... 3 photos [full story]
September 11th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos
Hello Everyone! It's been a while since our last entry. Sorry no pictures right now, the computer here won't let Aaron download any photos. We've been kicking back on the beach in Mozambique. Ou ... [full story]
Hello Everyone! It's been a while since our last entry. Sorry no pictures right now, the computer here won't let Aaron download any photos. We've been kicking back on the beach in Mozambique. Ou ... [full story]
August 16th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Northern » Nampula
Nampula is cursorily dismissed by my guidebook as “just another Southern African every town,” a description which overlooks its shabby charms and jostling markets. Leaving these, admittedl ... 23 photos [full story]
Nampula is cursorily dismissed by my guidebook as “just another Southern African every town,” a description which overlooks its shabby charms and jostling markets. Leaving these, admittedl ... 23 photos [full story]
July 16th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Western » Tete
On July 16th, we wntered Mozambique. This was by far teh hardest boarder crossing that we have had yet. It took 3.5 hours just to get into the country. If felt like a morning well wasted, especiall ... [full story]
On July 16th, we wntered Mozambique. This was by far teh hardest boarder crossing that we have had yet. It took 3.5 hours just to get into the country. If felt like a morning well wasted, especiall ... [full story]
June 29th 2009 Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Maputo
I am currently sitting in an internet cafe in Maputo, Mozambique. So sorry if there aren't too many details. I don't really know what day of the week it is, but I will try to re-cap what I have don ... [full story]
I am currently sitting in an internet cafe in Maputo, Mozambique. So sorry if there aren't too many details. I don't really know what day of the week it is, but I will try to re-cap what I have don ... [full story]
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