Watch Living Law® MOZAMBIQUE Online | Vimeo On Demand

Name: Watch Living Law® MOZAMBIQUE Online | Vimeo On Demand
Uploaded: 2025-03-09T17:07:02+00:00
Duration: 1 min 7 s
Channel: Living Law®

Mozambique is one of the most intriguing nations in southern Africa. Its official language is not one of the native tongues of its peoples, but rather that of the European nation which controlled its territory for about half a millennium- Portugal. This has more to do with pragmatism and avoiding disputes between the many ethnic groups which make up the country.   After landing in the capital Maputo, we explore the coastline and beautiful islands for which the country is known. We start at Ilha dos Portugueses (Portuguese Island), a beautiful uninhabited island with white, sandy beaches. From there we move on to Ilha da Inhaca (Inhaca Island), which was used by the British to monitor Portugal's adherence to anti-slavery laws of the 19th century. The slave trade played an important role in the development of several European empires, including that of Portugal.   Back on shore, we investigate Mozambique's long (over 500 years!) period as part of the Portuguese Empire. Our focus in on the 20th century, a period when Portugal itself underwent dramatic changes. We investigate the measures in place during the Estado Novo period to maintain control over Portugal's far-flung colonies. We then take a tour of the famed Mafalala neighborhood- home to 2 presidents and several leading cultural figures. There we learn of an interesting lawsuit which characterized the nature, and absurdity, of colonial rule. That rule did not end until 1974, when Portugal itself transitioned to democracy, and loosened the ties to its colonies.  Returning to the past, we trace the further evolution of what became the independent nation of Mozambique. This includes examination of the morphing of the liberation struggle into a civil war which lasted into the 1990s. For the final chapter we return to Mafalala to visit a community education project dedicated to providing opportunity to the next generations of Mozambiquans. After decades of conflict, Mozambique has yet to have a chance to fully capitalize on its tremendous human and natural resources.   Pique your interest with a visit to fascinating Mozambique!

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