FRELIMO (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɾɛˈlimu]; from Portuguese: Frente de Libertação de Moçambique, transl. Mozambique Liberation Front [a]) is a democratic socialist political party in Mozambique. It has governed the country since its independence from Portugal in 1975.

Jan 26, 2025 · Frelimo, byname of the Mozambique Liberation Front (Portuguese: Frente de Libertacao Mocambique), political and military movement that initiated Mozambican independence from Portugal and then formed the governing party of newly independent Mozambique in 1975.

A Frente de Libertação de Moçambique, também conhecida por seu acrónimo FRELIMO, é um partido político oficialmente fundado em 25 de junho de 1962 (como movimento nacionalista), com o objectivo de lutar pela independência de Moçambique do domínio colonial português.

Dec 23, 2024 · The country’s top electoral court confirms ruling Frelimo party’s win, raising fears as the opposition promises more protests. Protesters fill the street as police deploy in Maputo, Mozambique ...

FRELIMO militants were able to evade pursuit and surveillance by employing classic guerrilla tactics: ambushing patrols, sabotaging communication and railroad lines, and making hit-and-run attacks against colonial outposts before rapidly fading into accessible backwater areas.

During this time, the people of Mozambique tried every means possible to free themselves from Portuguese colonial rule. Ultimately, they entered into a violent conflict that eventually led to...

Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) Founded in 1962, the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) aimed to combat poverty and reduce social imbalances, fight corruption, and increase...

May 6, 2024 · MAPUTO—Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party has chosen regional governor Daniel Chapo as its new leader, making him the successor to President Filipe Nyusi if the party wins this year's elections, Nyusi said late on Sunday.

Jan 15, 2025 · Daniel Chapo was sworn in at a time of widespread anger directed at his party, Frelimo, which has led the country for 50 years and was accused of rigging the election.

Jul 18, 2021 · Frelimo, which governs Mozambique, has squandered the enormous political capital it enjoyed at independence. It now remains in power through violence, intimidation, harassment, and threats.