Category: Social change

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Alphabetization: Key to Literacy and Political Awareness in Mozambique

Alphabetization: Key to Literacy and Political Awareness in Mozambique

One of the greatest obstacles to national development throughout sub-Sahara Africa is illiteracy. Low levels of education prevent contact between government and the masses, the transmission of better techniques for agriculture and production, and realization of national goals and priorities. Upon independence on June 25,

"Frelimo Is For The People" These whites wonder if that includes the Portugese

White Faces in a Black Crowd: Will They Stay?

Portugal was the first colonial power in Africa, dating back almost 500 years. With the independence of its three African colonies — Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Angola — this year it will be the last major colonial power to leave. But the break does not end

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Federal Money for Energy Research and Development

The sudden rise in the price of crude oil two years ago provided the stimulus for serious consideration and allocation of funds — for the development of alternate energy sources. The initial antagonism between environmentalists and the energy industry has abated somewhat, although pressure to

Prime Minister Joaquin Chissano

Frelimo at Mocuba:A Liberation Movement Shows Its Force

Liberation forces fought a bitter ten-year guerrilla war to free Mozambique of 500 years of Portuguese domination, a goal realized with full independence for the southeast African country on June 25. But according to officials of the new government, the struggle is far from over.

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Independence in Mozambique: The Changes Are Not Just Political

Filipe looked like a walking advertisement for the new government, t-shirt with the new flag stretched tightly across his chest, plastic pinkie ring also with the new flag, tiny metal chest pin engraved with the face of the national liberation movement’s founder, and second-hand battle