Mozambique Political parties

There are various political parties in Mozambique. Here are some important political parties in Mozambique:

1. FRELIMO (Mozambique Liberation Front): It was founded in 1975 during the struggle for independence in Mozambique. After independence, it remained in power as a single party, and a multi-party system was adopted in 1994. FRELIMO, currently in power, is Mozambique's largest and most influential political party.

2. RENAMO (Mozambican National Resistance): Founded in 1975, RENAMO waged an armed struggle against FRELIMO. It turned into a political party after the transition to the multi-party system in 1994. RENAMO is known as FRELIMO's main rival and there have been political tensions from time to time.

3. MDM (Democratic Mozambique Movement): Founded in 2009, MDM emerged as an alternative political party to FRELIMO and RENAMO. It has gained significant support at the municipal level. MDM has a strong base among youth and urban areas.

4. PAHUMO (Mozambique Revolutionary Workers' Party): Founded in 2011, PAHUMO was established to represent the Mozambican working class. The party pursues policies on socialism and workers' rights. The political parties on this list are influential in Mozambican politics, but there are also other political parties operating on a smaller and local basis in Mozambique.