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Mozambique Map of Mozambique and surrounding countries in southeastern Africa, showing international boundaries, major cities, and rivers. Mozambique borders the Indian Ocean to the east, with neighboring countries Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini. An inset locator map highlights Mozambique's position on the continent. Thematic map of Africa showing the distribution of Niger-Congo language branches. Distinct colors represent language groups such as Atlantic, Mande, Gur, Kwa, Benue-Congo, and Bantu, with Bantu languages covering most of central, eastern, and southern Africa. A numbered key lists prominent languages in each area, and country borders are marked for reference. Map of Southern Africa highlighting the principal peoples present from the 17th to mid-19th century, with names of groups such as San, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Herero, and others labeled across the region. Major rivers, lakes, plateaus, and select towns are shown, along with some physical features and archaeological sites. Modern political boundaries are outlined for reference. Map of colonial southern Africa from 1884 to 1905, using color codes to show territories controlled by Britain, Portugal, and Germany at different times. The map highlights British-controlled areas in orange, Portuguese-controlled areas in purple, German-controlled areas in green, and disputed regions in red, with boundaries and key colonial regions labeled. Major features include German South West Africa, German East Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Colony, and the Orange Free State. Map of Africa showing the territorial divisions and colonial possessions by European powers from the late 19th to early 20th century. Countries and regions are color-coded to indicate British, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Belgian, and German control, with independent countries and British-Egyptian condominium also marked. The map highlights the extent and timing of colonization, with most of the continent under European rule except for Ethiopia and Liberia. Samora Machel

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  • Kathleen Eddy Sheldon
  • Jeanne Marie Penvenne
    Assistant Professor of History, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts. Research Fellow, African Studies Center, Boston University.
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Updated with the inaugurations of the new legislature and new president in January 2025 and the ongoing unrest over the disputed 2024 elections. Jan 15, 2025
Added detail about the disputed elections of 2024 and post-election unrest. Dec 03, 2024
New article added. Sep 28, 2023
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