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Accord of Nkomati

The Parties agreed that they would resolve differences and disputes that may arise between them and that may or are likely to endanger mutual peace and security or peace and security in the region, by means of negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration or other peaceful means. The Parties would not allow their respective territories, territorial...

Peace Agreements

Declaration of Cessation of Military Hostilities

In a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government and RENAMO, the Parties reaffirmed the constitutional, legal and defence and security policy principles, the latter including that the security forces must be non-partisan and loyal to the Constitution and the Republic. The Parties agreed to promote and guarantee the spirit of reconciliation and agreed on the...

Transitional Justice Processes

Mozambique

Following centuries of occupation and colonisation by the Portuguese, Mozambique gained its independence in 1975. It became the People’s Republic of Mozambique after a decade of armed struggle led by the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frente de Libertação de Moçambique, or FRELIMO) rebel group, commanded by Eduardo Mondlane. Upon independence, FRELIMO set up...

Peace Agreements

Peace Agreements between the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO

The Parties to the Joint Communique agreed to do everything possible to conduct a constructive search for a lasting peace for their country and their people. The Parties agreed to focus on what unites them in order to engage in a dialogue in which they discuss their different points of view. The Parties agreed to...

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Southern African Development Community

According to its founding treaty, the objectives of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) include promoting sustainable and equitable economic growth and socioeconomic development that will ensure poverty alleviation with the ultimate objective of its eradication, enhancing the standard and quality of life of the people of Southern Africa and supporting the socially disadvantaged through...