Mozambique’s Frelimo remains divided after congress

Significance

This year’s Congress was particularly important as the party faces deep divisions with a succession question on the horizon as President Filipe Nyusi approaches the end of his second term in two years’ time.

Impacts

• The party is expected to decide on the succession question in early 2023.
• Issues around the presidential succession and electoral preparations are expected to dominate politics for the next two years.
• An IMF agreement is expected to be signed shortly, which will result in budget and salary cuts.