Good afternoon. Mozambique’s recent mining disputes in Manica — the Revuboè concession, and the bitter clash between the Guebuza and Nyusi families reported today in Evidências (see below) are not isolated local quarrels. They are a symptom of a deeper, entrenched pattern: the conversion of political power into private wealth by the relatives and close associates of those who have held power, and in particular the presidency.
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As Evidências reports, the struggle between the Guebuza and Nyusi families saw Florindo Nyusi, son of former President Filipe Nyusi, allegedly leveraging his family's influence to try and block the development of a mining concession by a Guebuza family company, Focus 21 Explorator. The article details allegations of threats, intimidation, and abuse of state power, with Florindo Nyusi reportedly even demanding lists of government officials who approved Focus 21's permits.
