The National Working Group of the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) in Mozambique has had new leadership since September 9.

MP Edson Judite Calisto Nhangumele takes over the presidency and MP José Manteigas Gabriel the vice-presidency. Officially launched in 2023, the APNIFFT National Group in Mozambique constitutes the basic unit of parliamentary engagement aimed at promoting legislative reforms, strengthening the debate on tax justice and boosting the fight against illicit financial flows.

The election of the new leadership took place during the group's second national meeting in Maputo, a meeting marked by the reaffirmation of parliamentarians' commitment to the agenda of combating illicit financial flows and promoting tax justice.

In addition to choosing the new chair, the meeting also served to revitalize the work dynamic that began in 2023, update the composition of the Group in line with the new legislature and strengthen strategic alignment with the APNIFFT regional network, ensuring that Mozambique continues to have an active voice in regional and continental initiatives on tax governance and domestic resource mobilization. (Text: CDD)