Politics & Government Guide in Mozambique

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Mozambique is a semi-presidential republic led by President Daniel Chapo and Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levy of FRELIMO since January 2025. The 2024 elections were contested, prompting calls for reforms amid political tensions and security challenges in the north. FRELIMO maintains dominance in the unicameral Assembly of the Republic.

Government Type

Semi-presidential republic

Legal System

Mixed legal system of Portuguese civil law and customary law

Head of State

President Daniel Chapo(since 2025)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levy(FRELIMO)since 2025

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:Assembly of the Republic (250 seats)

Major Political Parties

FRELIMO(FRELIMO)

Left-wing

184 seats

RENAMO(RENAMO)

Center-right

52 seats

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and above

Recent Developments

Daniel Chapo of FRELIMO inaugurated as President on January 15, 2025 following contested 2024 elections
Commonwealth Observer Group called for electoral reforms in September 2025 report on 2024 elections
President enacted 2026 State Budget and tax reform laws
Ongoing political crisis and tensions following 2024 election results

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1990

Provinces10