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    Mozambique - Government
    Based on the etymology of Mozambique, it was named for an offshore island; the island was named after Mussa bin BIQUE (or Mussa Ibn MALIK), an influential Arab slave trader who set himself up as sultan on the island in the 15th century. The Government system in this country is the presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 10 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia), 1 city (cidade)*; Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Maputo, Cidade de Maputo*, Nampula, Niassa, Sofala, Tete, Zambezia
    National symbols

    Rifle, hoe, and book.

    The flag
    The National flag of Mozambique has no official description available.
    The National Anthem
    Title N/A
    Lyric/music N/A
    More about the government of Mozambique
    Date of Independence 25 June 1975 (from Portugal)
    National holiday Independence Day, 25 June (1975)
    Legal system mixed system of Portuguese civil law and customary law
    International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
    Constitution
    History Previous 1975, 1990; latest adopted 16 November 2004, effective 21 December 2004
    Amendment process Proposed by the president of the republic or supported by at least one third of the Assembly of the Republic membership; passage of amendments affecting constitutional provisions, including the independence and sovereignty of the state, the republican form of government, basic rights and freedoms, and universal suffrage, requires at least a two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly and approval in a referendum; referenda not required for passage of other amendments
    Citizenship
    Citizenship by birth no
    Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of Mozambique
    Dual citizenship recognized no
    Residency requirement for naturalization 5 years
    Executive Branch
    Chief of state President Daniel Francisco CHAPO (since 15 January 2025)
    Head of government Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Delfina LEVI (since 17 January 2025)
    Cabinet Cabinet appointed by the president
    Election/appointment process president elected directly by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); prime minister appointed by the president
    Most recent election date 9 October 2024
    Election results
    2024    : Daniel CHAPO elected president in first round; percent of vote - Daniel CHAPO (FRELIMO) 65.2%, Venâncio MONDLANE (PODEMOS) 24.2%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 6.6%
    Expected date of next election October 2029
    Legislative branch
    Legislature name Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da Republica)
    Legislative structure Unicameral
    Number of seats 250 (all directly elected)
    Electoral system Proportional representation
    Scope of elections Full renewal
    Term in office 5 years
    Most recent election date 10/9/2024
    Parties elected and seats per party Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) (171); Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) (43); Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO) (28); Other (8)
    Percentage of women in chamber 38.3%
    Expected date of next election October 2029
    Judicial branch
    Highest court(s) Supreme Court (consists of the court president, vice president, and 5 judges); Constitutional Council (consists of 7 judges)
    Judge selection and term of office Supreme Court president appointed by the president of the republic; vice president appointed by the president in consultation with the Higher Council of the Judiciary (CSMJ) and ratified by the Assembly of the Republic; other judges elected by the Assembly; judges serve 5-year renewable terms; Constitutional Council judges appointed - 1 by the president, 5 by the Assembly, and 1 by the CSMJ; judges serve 5-year nonrenewable terms
    Subordinate courts Administrative Court (capital city only); provincial courts or Tribunais Judicias de Provincia; District Courts or Tribunais Judicias de Districto; customs courts; maritime courts; courts marshal; labor courts; community courts
    Diplomatic representation in the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador Alfredo Fabião NUVUNGA (since 19 April 2023)
    Chancery 1525 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
    Telephone [1] (202) 293-7147
    FAX [1] (202) 835-0245
    Email address and website
    washington.dc@embamoc.gov.mz

    https://usa.embamoc.gov.mz/
    Diplomatic representation from the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Abigail L. DRESSEL (since 11 August 2025)
    Embassy Avenida Marginal 5467, Maputo
    Mailing address 2330 Maputo Place, Washington DC  20521-2330
    Telephone [258] (84) 095-8000
    Email address and website
    MaputaConsular@state.gov

    https://mz.usembassy.gov/
    National heritage
    Total World Heritage Sites 1 (cultural)
    Selected World Heritage Site locales Island of Mozambique
    Key Political parties and their leaders in Mozambique
  • None / No active registered political parties.
    • International organization participation
  • ACP
  • AfDB
  • AU
  • C
  • CD
  • CPLP
  • EITI (compliant country)
  • FAO
  • G-77
  • IAEA
  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICC (NGOs)
  • ICRM
  • IDA
  • IDB
  • IFAD
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • IHO
  • ILO
  • IMF
  • IMO
  • IMSO
  • Interpol
  • IOC
  • IOM
  • IPU
  • ISO (correspondent)
  • ITSO
  • ITU
  • ITUC (NGOs)
  • MIGA
  • NAM
  • OIC
  • OIF (observer)
  • OPCW
  • SADC
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
  • UNDP
  • UNEP
  •   UNESCO
  • UNHCR
  • UNIDO
  • UNWTO
  • Union Latina
  • UPU
  • WCO
  • WFP
  • WFTU (NGOs)
  • WHO
  • WIPO
  • WMO
  • WTO
    • All Important Facts about Mozambique

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    Mozambique is found in Eastern Africa