What are the main political offices in Mozambique?

President of Mozambique, Prime Minister of Mozambique.

What are the major political parties in Mozambique?

Communist Party of Mozambique, Democratic Movement of Mozambique, FRELIMO, Front of Patriotic Action, Independent Alliance of Mozambique, plus 10 more on file. Election results plus coalition math decide who actually governs.

When is the next election in Mozambique?

1 election tracked, including Mozambique 2024 Presidential Election.

What is the political history of Mozambique?

country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975

AfricaMaputoUpdated Apr 2026

Mozambique

Updated Apr 15, 20262 sourcesBy NorthMethodology

Mozambique's last tracked vote was the Mozambique 2024 Presidential Election in 2024.

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15 parties compete for just 2 tracked governing offices.

Capital: Maputo
Population: 29.7 million

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Run from Maputo, Mozambique is a country in Africa. 29.7 million people; that scale shapes the politics.

Mozambique's political landscape includes 1 election, 15 political parties, and 2 offices.

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Mozambican presidential election held October 2024. The ruling Frelimo party's Daniel Chapo officially won, triggering widespread protests from opposition supporters who disputed the result.

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FRELIMO

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Independent Alliance of Mozambique

Independent Party of Mozambique

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National Convention Party

National Unity Party

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United Front of Mozambique

Elections

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