Ethnicity, Politics, and History in Mozambique

Conclusion Of course, the political disgrace of Joana Simiao does not by itself solve the problem of Makua-Lomwe separatism, any more than the collapse of the Movement for a Free Mozambique has solved the larger problems of national reconstruction in Mozambique. But by now it should be clear to all that the only political movement qualified to achieve that goal is FRELIMO, who demonstrably are working for the interests of all Mozambicans and who enjoy the support of Mozambicans of all races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds, including both Makua-Lomwe and Maconde. During its decade of armed struggle FRELIMO has successfully defended its just cause against attack from without and dissension from within. In the process it has painstakingly built a truly national liberation movement. The lessons learned in that crucible, which se suddenly belongs to the past, must now be applied to the future

Publisher: Indiana University Press