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Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party has chosen a relatively unknown regional governor, Daniel Chapo, as its new leader, which will make him the successor to President Filipe Nyusi if the party wins this year’s elections.

Mozambique’s governing party chooses new leader

With the change in leadership of Frelimo, the country is likely to have a new president after the elections on 9 October

Guebuza junior was found to have received $33 million to “move influence” with his father, and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He intends to appeal. There is no word yet on whether his father will also be charged. Photo: Supplied

Son of former Mozambique president sentenced to 12 years in prison

No Credit Suisse executives have faced criminal prosecution, despite the company admitting liability

‘Mr 10%’: Former Mozambican president Armando Guebuza during the trial in a maximum-security prison in Maputo. (Alfredo Zuniga/AFP)

Former Mozambican president Guebuza turns on his successor

Armando Guebuza gave evidence in a corruption trial that has transfixed the nation

Mozambique President Armando Guebuza.

Mozambique’s government-industrial complex

Dangerously close links between government officials and the private sector encourage corruption

Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party has chosen a relatively unknown regional governor, Daniel Chapo, as its new leader, which will make him the successor to President Filipe Nyusi if the party wins this year’s elections.

Mozambique braces for high stakes poll

High levels of violence are expected in the run-up to the October 15 general elections

Ronald Lamola is demanding that 013News retract an article suggesting he interfered in the decisions of the National Prosecuting Authority (Delwyn Verasamy/M&)

Lamola halts Chang extradition

Chang has been held in South Africa since December at the request of US authorities over alleged involvement in fraudulent loans to Mozambique SOEs

Chang was detained over alleged secret loans to state companies totalling $2-billion in a widening scandal that is set to shake the Frelimo party that has ruled since 1975. (Getty Images)

Mozambique ruling party grapples with state debt scandal

Former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang’s arrest at has triggered a political crisis ahead of the country’s elections later this year

Mozambique’s former president Armando Guebuza. (AFP)

Mozambique peace deal a nod to democracy

President Jacob Zuma has commended a peace agreement in Mozambique ahead of the country’s October elections.

Mozambique rivals sign landmark peace deal

Mozambique’s president Armando Guebuza and rebel Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama signed a peace deal in Maputo, bringing to an end a two-year conflict.

Zuma, Guebuza ignore effect of new hydro dam on residents

The proposed Mphanda Nkuwa dam will affect the livelihoods of 200 000 Mozambicans and force 1 400 households to relocate, writes James Morrissey.

President Jacob Zuma has allegedly been involved in behind-the-scenes support of a project involving his son, Mxolisi ‘Saady’ Zuma (right). (Richard Shorey)

Zuma blood thickens hydro scheme

President Jacob Zuma’s support for a major Mozambique hydroelectric project has created a conflict of interest.

Moz army attacks former Renamo rebel camp

Mozambique’s armed forces have attacked a camp of former rebels in the country’s centre where "bandits" terrorised civilians on the road last month.

ANC centenary draws praise from African leaders

ANC centenary draws praise from African leaders

African leaders have hailed the ANC in centenary celebrations for the continent’s oldest liberation movement which inspired regional freedom battles.

Mozambique’s ‘Mr Guebusiness’

Mozambique’s ‘Mr Guebusiness’

The tentacles of Mozambican President Armando Emilio Guebuza’s huge family business empire make Zuma Incorporated look like a spaza-shop operation.

Mozambique and SA forge closer bonds

Mozambique and SA forge closer bonds

President Jacob Zuma and his Mozambican counterpart Armando Guebuza have agreed to raise the status of the relationship between their countries.

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Zuma pleads for DRC peace during polling results

President Jacob Zuma has called on political leaders in the DRC to keep peace in their country as election results name Joseph Kabila president.

Guebuza re-elected in landslide Mozambique poll

Mozambique’s President Armando Guebuza won a landslide re-election with 75% of the vote, election officials said on Wednesday.

Mozambicans vote, Frelimo expected to win majority

Mozambicans voted in presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections on Wednesday, with President Armando Guebuza expected to retain power.

Mozambicans go to the polls, Guebuza expected to win

Voting began in Mozambique’s elections on Wednesday, with President Armando Guebuza expected to retain power.

Mozambique’s Frelimo picks Guebuza for 2009 poll

Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party on Sunday re-nominated sitting President Armando Guebuza as its candidate for the 2009 presidential election.