Leading newspapers and magazines from Mozambique

  • Notícias is a daily newspaper from Avenida 25 de Setembro 268, Maputo, Mozambique, established in 1926, which covers politics, national events, economy and sports.
  • O País is a daily newspaper from Rua Eucalipto 302, Maputo, Mozambique, established in 2008 (relaunched from a 2005 weekly), which cover politics, business society and culture.
  • Savana is a weekly newspaper from Rua José Mateus 128, Maputo, Mozambique, established in 1993, which covers investigative journalism, politics and social issues.
  • Domingo is a weekly newspaper from Rua da Imprensa Nacional 45, Maputo, Mozambique, established in 1995, which covers culture, lifestyle and opinion.
  • Verdade is a weekly newspaper from Avenida Ahmed Sekou Touré 210, Maputo, Mozambique, established in 1998, which covers investigative politics and human rights.
  • Carta de Moçambique is an online platform from Maputo, Mozambique, established in 2009, which covers investigative journalism politics and corruption.
  • Zitamar News is an online platform from Maputo, Mozambique, established in 2013, which cover economy, infrastructure and regional security.
  • Club of Mozambique is an online platform from Maputo, Mozambique, established in 2003, which covers politics, economy and development.
  • Mozambique Information Agency (AIM) is a daily platform from Avenida Guerra Popular da África 50, Maputo, Mozambique, established in 1975, which covers official government news and public affairs.

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Political Overview

Mozambique is governed as a unitary dominant-party semi-presidential republic, in which executive power is exercised by the president who serves as both head of state and head of government and the Council of Ministers, while legislative power is vested in a unicameral Assembly of the Republic. The Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) has dominated politics since independence in 1975, and although multiparty elections have been held regularly since 1994 with the main opposition party, RENAMO, participating power remains heavily concentrated in the ruling party, contributing to an uneven playing field for challengers. The president is directly elected for a five-year term via a two-round system, and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms; the current president, Daniel Chapo, assumed office on 15 January 2025.

Cultural Heritage and Identity

Mozambique’s cultural identity is shaped by a rich tapestry of Bantu ethnic groups principally the Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, and Sena as well as Portuguese colonial heritage, reflected in language, religion, and architecture. Portuguese is the official language, while indigenous languages remain widely spoken in rural areas. The Island of Mozambique, a former Portuguese trading post, is the country’s sole UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1991 for its fusion of Arab, Indian, and Portuguese architectural styles. In addition, intangible traditions such as the Timbila choral music of the Chopi people and the ritual dance Gule Wamkulu of the Yao community were recognized by UNESCO in 2008, underscoring the nation’s vibrant living heritage.

Geographical Landscape and Climate

Covering an area of 801,590 km² making it the 35th-largest country in the world Mozambique stretches along the southeastern coast of Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, and the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi River bisects the country, with narrow coastal plains and low plateaus to the north, and broader lowlands and the Lebombo and Mashonaland ranges to the south, while highlands such as the Niassa and Tete plateaus lie further inland. The climate is predominantly tropical, characterized by a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September; coastal regions experience heavy monsoon rains and are prone to cyclones during the wet months.