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Spotlight | Mozambique
FRELIMO manoeuvres to maintain its dominance

This time round, President Filipe Nyusi has opted to promote his new guard within FRELIMO in the run-up to the general election of 15 October. These rising figures reflect a shift in priorities. Although the party, which has governed Mozambique [...]

Published on 04/10/2019 at 04:30 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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President Nyusi's latest reshuffles within the Mozambican security apparatus were carried out to prepare for the ruling Frelimo party congress scheduled for next September. The congress will be all about choosing Nyusi's successor, but the party's powerful central committee will also hold him accountable for his handling of the Cabo Delgado crisis.

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South African army stands by to go into Cabo Delgado

The South African army is preparing its troops to go into Mozambique even though Filipe Nyusi has not yet asked Cyril Ramaphosa for military back-up.

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The historian and political analyst Egídio Vaz has developed a close working relationship with the Mozambican president since his re-election. Though he occupies no official position in government, he is heavily involved in overseeing Nyusi's communications strategy.

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Spotlight | Mozambique
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Mozambique
Nyusi paves the way for his successor over the next year

Mozambique
Newcomer Brent & Camden hopes to curry favour with armed forces

Mozambique
China extends titanium search to seabed off the coast of Zambezia

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South African army stands by to go into Cabo Delgado

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