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Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

Civil law (Portuguese tradition)Unitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Maputo
Population
33,900,000
Languages
Portuguese, Makhuwa
Currency
MZN

Mozambique · Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique

Adopted in 2004, replacing the 1990 text, and revised in 2018 to strengthen decentralisation by providing for elected provincial governors. Article 4 recognises the coexistence of state and customary normative systems.

The constitutional text

Adopted in 2004, replacing the 1990 text, and revised in 2018 to strengthen decentralisation by providing for elected provincial governors. Article 4 recognises the coexistence of state and customary normative systems.

Separation of powers

Presidential system with a Prime Minister, a unicameral Assembly of the Republic, and a judiciary headed by the Supreme Court with a separate Constitutional Council and Administrative Court.

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