The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Thursday passed the first reading of the government’s budget for 2017. As with all previous budgets, the opposition voted against. The budget therefore passed with 137 votes in favour, from deputies of the ruling Frelimo Party, while the 89 deputies present from Renamo and from the … Continue reading Assembly passes first reading of 2017 budget with 137 votes in favour, 87 against – Mozambique