Today, we celebrate the Independence Day of Mozambique or in Portuguese "Dia da Independência Nacional" 🇲🇿.
The country's journey towards independence begins in the late 15th century, with the arrival of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, on the coast of Mozambique in 1498. This event marked the beginning of several centuries of Portuguese colonization, during which Mozambique's resources were exploited and its people subjected to colonial rule.
Despite these trying times, the spirit of resistance amongst the Mozambican people remained undeterred. In the mid-20th century, the clamor for independence began to take form. The Mozambique Liberation Front, known as FRELIMO, was established in 1962, uniting various nationalist groups under a single banner. Under the leadership of Eduardo Mondlane, and later Samora Machel, FRELIMO began an armed struggle against the Portuguese rule in 1964.
Over a decade of arduous struggle ensued, with Mozambique's sons and daughters demonstrating their relentless commitment to freedom. The Carnation Revolution in Portugal in 1974, which overthrew Portugal's dictatorial Estado Novo regime, was a turning point. This led to a swift decolonization process.
On June 25, 1975, after years of protracted struggle and sacrifice, Mozambique finally claimed its independence, with Samora Machel as its first President. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for Mozambique - one of self-governance, national identity, and the ongoing quest for development and progress.
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Today, we celebrate the Independence Day of Mozambique or in Portuguese "Dia da Independência Nacional" 🇲🇿.
The country's journey towards independence begins in the late 15th century, with the arrival of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, on the coast of Mozambique in 1498. This event marked the beginning of several centuries of Portuguese colonization, during which Mozambique's resources were exploited and its people subjected to colonial rule.
Despite these trying times, the spirit of resistance amongst the Mozambican people remained undeterred. In the mid-20th century, the clamor for independence began to take form. The Mozambique Liberation Front, known as FRELIMO, was established in 1962, uniting various nationalist groups under a single banner. Under the leadership of Eduardo Mondlane, and later Samora Machel, FRELIMO began an armed struggle against the Portuguese rule in 1964.
Over a decade of arduous struggle ensued, with Mozambique's sons and daughters demonstrating their relentless commitment to freedom. The Carnation Revolution in Portugal in 1974, which overthrew Portugal's dictatorial Estado Novo regime, was a turning point. This led to a swift decolonization process.
On June 25, 1975, after years of protracted struggle and sacrifice, Mozambique finally claimed its independence, with Samora Machel as its first President. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for Mozambique - one of self-governance, national identity, and the ongoing quest for development and progress.
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