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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 · Courts

Court structure of Mozambique

Every tier of the judiciary, what it hears, and where an appeal goes next.

The hierarchy, top to bottom

Constitutional — Constitutional Council
Constitutional review and electoral validation.
Supreme — Supreme Court
Final appeal in civil and criminal matters.
Administrative — Administrative Court
Administrative jurisdiction and public accounts.
First instance — Provincial and district courts
General jurisdiction; community courts handle local disputes.
Community — Community courts
Statutory recognition of customary dispute resolution.

Every court in the hierarchy

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