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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 Alex Armitage
May 14th 2009

Travel in Africa, the Right Way: For Sale 1993 Land Rover Defender 200 Tdi Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

1993 Land Rover Defender 200 Tdi For Sale Asking $6,900 US. 249,000 k.110 Series “bakkie” pick-up is “Safari Ready,” registered in South Africa and is ideal for someone wanting to do a tour back to SA. Available May 15 in Malawi or June 1 in Tanzania . We are flexible about drop off location. Price includes MANY extras, spare parts, recent mechanical work and camping gear. Buying this Landy will cost less and give you more flexibility than long-term renting. Here’s what you get: --An incredible 4x4 with hi- and low-range and diff lock. This truck has gone o [View Full Entry]

By Thedah
April 24th 2009

Maputo Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Maputo

Fatimas

Finally Africa! The lady that checked our passports was very dissapointed, shaking her head when we did not have a place to stay. -Crazy backpackers. This how ever turned out not to be a problem at all. As soon as we stepped out of the terminal a woman came up asking us if we wanted to go to Fatimas Backpackers. And of course we did! Also met a 73 year old man from Sweden. Very friendly old navy officer. He gave us his number, just to call if we were wondering about something. =) And if we say like this - [View Full Entry]

By lindajbloomfield
April 17th 2009

An Easter Overview Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Maputo

Back in Maputo safe and sound after a very eventful holiday! I won't be able to remember everything that's happened and I stupidly left my journal at the backpackers, but I'll try to give you a rough overview :) I think I got up to the Swazi Tour before... SWAZI TOUR Stop No. 1: GONE RURAL This place is a bit like Fancy Stitch but instead of embroidery they use grass-weaving. It's fantastic for the women in the community and they make really beautiful things - they can weave baskets so tight that they can carry water! It's definitely worth checking [View Full Entry]

By lindajbloomfield
April 17th 2009

Corrupt Mozambican Police! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Maputo

Haha forgot to add this to the post below... When we we in Maputo the time before, last week, we had a first hand experience of the corrupt police force! Ruth had told us things but we thought she must've been exxagurating, like you'll think I am now...but I swear this is the complete truth. We were driving home from watching the football, Ben was driving, and the policeman pulled us over. Ben gave him his license, which he held onto, and then proceeded to tell us that we'd driven over the line on a red light. The light had turned [View Full Entry]

By lindajbloomfield
April 10th 2009

Tofo = Paradise! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

Just another quick one, as Mozambique is a ridiculously expensive country I have discovered and this stupid internet cafe is costing me 3mets a minute! (Which reminds me, Mum please check your facebook about money matters! Hotmail doesnt work here again!) We ended up only staying in Maputo for one night, it might be the capital but it's a hole! Imagine a dirty grotty dangerous city that you hate, then times it by ten. The people aren't nice, the place is dirty and there's litter EVERYWHERE and the pavement is torn to pieces, you can tell the country is recovering! It's [View Full Entry]

By lindajbloomfield
April 7th 2009

Im Alive! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Maputo

Just to let everyone know Im alive and well and in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique! I dont have enough time to update at all but I had an awesome time in Swaziland! Ill put a bit more detail when I have longer in an internet cafe...sorry for the terrible grammar too but this keyboard is a porteuguese one and I cant find any of the punctuation haha! Staying in Maputo til Thursday, then shuttling to a place called Bilene where were gonna camp coz its cheaper, and then heading up to Tofo, but I will try to update before then! [View Full Entry]

By beach berg and bush
February 12th 2009

Week 22/23 - Maputo to Tofo (via Xai-Xai) Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

Maputo traffic

It was great to leave Maputo in a car that worked again, I was spo happy that on the way out of town I made the mistake of smiling at a policewoman in the back of a truck which pulled up next to us. Lesson number 3 of African travel - never smile at the police! We were summarily pulled over and the conversation covered the following points: • Driving without shoes is illegal in Mozambique - I pointed out that I had sandals. • Where is my license - always hand over the £5 international driving permit in case of [View Full Entry]

By synnemartekatrine
February 9th 2009

Mozambique!!!! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

Endelig bil!!

Heluu!! Naa kommer det endelig en liten oppdatering fra Mozambique!! Vi kom oss endelig av gaarde fra Johanesburg etter 2 dager med visumstyr og venting. I stedet for aa ta buss, fikk vi sitte paa med Mads og Marte (noen Synne og Kat hadde mott paa turen)! Aa sitte paa her er ganske spennede: Feil side av veien, og i en ******fart. Men vi kom oss over grensen etter 2 dager i bil. Paa vei mot Tofo (lange hvite strender og backpackere) kjoerte vi inn i bushen for aa finne et sted aa overnatte. Det viste seg aa vaere nesten 1 [View Full Entry]

By Travellinmack
January 24th 2009

The Beira Bash Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

March 1999: In Beira I had staved off Malaria with a dose of Larium (a nasty cocktail in itself) and rested my aching sweaty body enough to continue on to the beach side town of Inhambane for more rest. I sat in a nice cool little cafe across from the bus stop waiting for my afternoon connection. I had convinced the porters to let me carry my backpack onto the bus with after it was thrown on the roof with chickens and fish baskets the trip before and still stunk. I sat in a single seat towards the back and took [View Full Entry]

By travelbugs
January 20th 2009

Mozambique Africa » Mozambique

Mozambique!

We were both very excited when we arrived in Mozambique!!!!! Partially because of its reputation of being lost in a by-gone era of colonial grandeur, partially because it would give us an opportunity to practice our Portuguese and partially because we were relieved to have survived the border crossing across the Rovuma river! Yes, that was the first of many adventures that awaited us in Mozambique. When we arrived at the almost-deserted riverbed, we couldn't find the ferry. Turns out it had sunk! Just a reminder that we're in Africa, I guess. In any case, some fishermen escorted us acr [View Full Entry]

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