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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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By epr
May 22nd 2008

alone at night on my motorcycle through mozambique

Africa » Mozambique » Northern » Mocímboa da Praia

the things that have happened! i tucked out of mtwara on sunday. saturday night my friend Osman had his wedding party in a strange square roofless courtyard of red brick, big enough to host the entire village inside. the stars and moon and some dusty clouds were the light as a team of young fellows continually fed an old CD player that was hooked up to some very big speakers in the corner. from the far end of the village and up the ridge to the old boma hotel, about two kilometers walk, the Swahili hip-hop came through clear enough. the [View Full Entry]

By african raid
August 5th 2007

A Dhow of a time!

Africa » Mozambique » Northern » Mocímboa da Praia

Ilha De Mocambique's main street
We sat across from this Mosque during many sunsets.

It's great when you have three days of motorbike riding madness in front of you to remember that when the destination is reached you can reap the rewards of cheap fresh seafood and even more refreshing cocktails! Leaving the delights of Malawi was comforted by the fact that the women were even more beautiful in Mozambique flaunting outrageously bright-coloured kangas and matching head-dress....slightly distracting! The roads were a disruptive disaster of zigzags across the 'almost completed' new road dipping in and out of river-fords then back onto dry chokingly dusty dirt roads, the journey [View Full Entry]

By Gwen in Africa
August 3rd 2007

Malaria and other Mozambican Adventures

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Ihla colonial buildings
Some get renovated, some don't

After a couple indecisive days spent next to the Mozambican border in southern Malawi, pondering whether the 3 day ride on bad roads to get to the coast was worth it, we took the plunge. Hearing everyone rave about how amazing northern Mozambique is made it impossible not to want to see it for ourselves, especially after the glimpse we had had going through the Tete corridor between Zimbabwe and Malawi. So we set off from Mulanje, Malawi to tackle the bad roads that are as renowned as the beaches in northern Mozambique. The road wasn't horrible, but I think we [View Full Entry]

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