The Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo), the main opposition party, today demanded the resignation of the government for what it called the failure to implement the Single Wage Table (TSU), accusing the executive of "contempt" for civil servants. "Faced with this gross and systematic violation of the Constitution of the Republic and other laws, which demonstrates absolute incompetence and...
Renamo suggests Mozambique reformulates position on Russia-Ukraine war
The Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo), the largest opposition party, suggested yesterday that Mozambique "reformulate" its neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, on the day the country begins its term on the UN Security Council. "Renamo urges the government of Mozambique to reformulate its position in relation to the conflict between...
Renamo denies that its leader is being held by guerrillas in Gorongosa
Renamo, the main opposition party in Mozambique, says that information published on Thursday 22 that its leader, Ossufo Momade, is being held in the Gorongosa mountain range in Sofala by guerrillas dissatisfied with the direction of the Demilitarization, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process is false and slanderous. The president of Renamo Democrática, a new...
UN representative says there are no resources to pay pensions to Renamo guerrillas
The United Nations Secretary-General's personal envoy to Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, says that "there are no resources" to pay pensions to demobilized Renamo guerrillas, while experts warn that if this aspect is neglected it could jeopardize the whole process of pacification and democratization in the country. The so-called Demobilization, Demilitarization and Reintegration...
Last Renamo base in Gorongosa closed despite guerrillas' discontent
The main opposition Renamo base closed on Monday, 19, in Gorongosa, in the center of the country, putting an end to the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process, which continues to face much criticism and discontent from the guerrillas. The former combatants admit that many promises remain unfulfilled. This last chapter involved 350 guerrillas, including 50...
United Nations says no money to pay RENAMO demobilized
The United Nations Secretary-General's personal envoy to Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, said this Friday that "there are no resources" to pay pensions to demobilized guerrillas from the Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo) party, following the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process signed in 2019 between the President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, and the president of the...
Renamo denies alleged embezzlement of 12 million meticais
Renamo spokesman José Manteigas denied allegations that 12 million meticais belonging to the party had been embezzled, saying that they were made by a registered person who is no longer part of the Renamo ranks. Meanwhile, it is known that Renamo is managing a case of embezzlement of funds allocated to the Office of the Party President,...
Clementina Francisco Bomba is the new secretary general of Renamo
MP Clementina Francisco Bomba is the new secretary-general of the Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo), the main opposition party announced today. The new leader was appointed on Monday night during the party's National Council meeting in Maputo, the first time a woman has held the position. Clementina Bomba replaces André Magibire,...
Renamo questions EU support for Rwanda and says sovereignty is "under threat"
Renamo, the largest opposition party, yesterday questioned the European Union's (EU) support for Rwanda and considered that Mozambique's peace and sovereignty are "totally threatened" due to armed violence in the north of the country. "More than ever, our peace and sovereignty are totally threatened by the horrors of terrorism in the northern zone,"...
Renamo remits coalition with MDM for later
The leader of Renamo, Mozambique's main opposition party, Ossufo Momade, and his counterpart from the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM), Lutero Simango, met on Wednesday in Maputo to discuss the situation in the country. Asked about a possible coalition between Renamo and the MDM, Ossufo Momade referred to the possibility at a later date. Finding ways...