The political framework of Mozambique

Political Outline

Current Political Leaders: President: Daniel Francisco CHAPO (since 15 January 2025)
Prime Minister: Maria Benvinda Delfina LEVI (since 17 January 2025)
Next Election Dates: Presidential: 2029
Legislative: October 2029
Main Political Parties: The two main political parties in Mozambique are the Mozambique Liberation Front (Frente de Libertação de Moçambique - FRELIMO), the sole legal political party until 1991 and the current ruling party, which is generally more popular in the south and some northern areas; and the opposition party RENAMO (Mozambican National Resistance), which has stronger support in the central provinces of Manica, Sofala, Zambezia, and Nampula. In total, there are numerous smaller parties active at regional or national levels. The Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) is the third party represented in the Assembly of the Republic.
Executive Power: The Constitution of Mozambique gives strong power to the President of the Republic, as he functions as the head of state, head of government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and as a symbol of national unity. The President is directly elected for a five-year term.
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. His functions include advising the President, assisting in governing the country, and coordinating the activities of other Ministers.
Legislative Power: Mozambique has a unicameral system: the Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da República) has 250 members. 248 representatives are elected in multi-seat constituencies through party-list proportional representation, while 2 members representing Mozambicans living abroad are also elected through party-list proportional representation. Members serve 5-year terms.

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