Samora Machel Junior (“Samito”), a member of the Frelimo Central Committee and the son of Mozambique’s first President, Samora Moises Machel, and Josina Machel, is standing for mayor of Maputo as head of a citizens list. From the early 1970s, Frelimo has been obsessed with maintaining unity, and in more than 40 years no senior … Continue reading Analysis: First Frelimo split in 40 years as Samito jumps ship – By Joseph Hanlon