Polity People's Republic of Mozambique

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Was a socialist state that existed in present day Mozambique from 1975 to 1990, established when the country gained independence from Portugal in June 1975.

Establishment

  • June 1975: Ceasefire and independence of Mozambique after the Carnation Revolution in Lisbon.

Chronology

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1. Mozambican War of Independence

Was an armed conflict between the guerrilla forces of the Mozambique Liberation Front or FRELIMO and Portugal. The war officially started on September 25, 1964, and ended with a ceasefire on September 8, 1974, resulting in a negotiated independence in 1975.

  • June 1975: Ceasefire and independence of Mozambique after the Carnation Revolution in Lisbon.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • November 1990: Machel's successor Joaquim Chissano implemented sweeping changes in the country, starting reforms such as changing from Marxism to capitalism, and began peace talks with RENAMO. The new constitution enacted in 1990 provided for a multi-party political system, market-based economy, and free elections.

Disestablishment

  • November 1990: Machel's successor Joaquim Chissano implemented sweeping changes in the country, starting reforms such as changing from Marxism to capitalism, and began peace talks with RENAMO. The new constitution enacted in 1990 provided for a multi-party political system, market-based economy, and free elections.