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The first meeting between the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, in Maputo in February 2015. The Principals committed to using peaceful means, such as dialogue, to overcome grievances between their parties.
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The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, meeting with the President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, at the Renamo Headquarters in Gorongosa in August 2017. During the meeting, the Principals agreed to key elements for decentralization, including the election of governors in the 2019 elections. The bill on decentralization was unanimously passed by the parliament in May 2018. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, meeting with the President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, at the Renamo Headquarters in Gorongosa in August 2017. The meeting was an important step in building consensus on the decentralization process. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, meeting with the President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, at the Renamo Headquarters in Gorongosa in August 2017. Also pictured are mediators Mirko Manzoni, Neha Sanghrajka and Eduardo Namburete. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, meeting with the President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, at the Vunduzi Administrative Post, Gorongosa District in February 2018. During the meeting, the Principals discussed key issues on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of Renamo's combatants. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, meeting with the President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, at the Vunduzi Administrative Post, Gorongosa District in February 2018. Also pictured are mediators Mirko Manzoni, Neha Sanghrajka and Jonathan Powell. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, meeting with mediators Mirko Manzoni, Neha Sanghrajka and Eduardo Namburete, in Gorongosa in February 2018. The mediators frequently traveled to Renamo's headquarters to ensure dialogue was maintained between the Principals. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, meeting with mediators Mirko Manzoni, Neha Sanghrajka, Jonathan Powell and Eduardo Namburete. Discussions focussed on resolving remaining issues related to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, alongside the then President of Renamo, the late Afonso Dhlakama, meeting with female combatants of Renamo. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
Soldiers standing guard at the coffin of Afonso Dhlakama during his funeral ceremony in Beira. The longtime President of Renamo died unexpectedly on 3 May 2018. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, shaking hands with the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, during a meeting in Chimoio on 2 June 2019. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, and the President of the Democratic Movement of Mozambique, Daviz Simango, with mediators, Mirko Manzoni and Neha Sanghrajka. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade in a meeting with members of the Military Affairs Commission and mediators Mirko Manzoni and Neha Sanghrajka. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, following the signing of the Agreement on the Definitive Cessation of Military Hostilities in Gorongosa on 1 August 2019. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, accompanied by members of the Military Affairs Commission, at signing of the Agreement on the Definitive Cessation of Military Hostilities in Gorongosa on 1 August 2019. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, alongside members of the mediation team, Mirko Manzoni (4th from left) and Neha Sanghrajka (3rd from left) and representatives of the Contact Group at the signing ceremony of the Agreement on the Definitive Cessation of Military Hostilities held in Gorongosa on 1 August 2019. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, along with members of the International Component (IC) at the signing ceremony of the Agreement on the Definitive Cessation of Military Hostilities held in Gorongosa on 1 August 2019. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, embrace following the signing of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation in Maputo on 6 August 2019. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, accompanied by Mirko Manzoni (left), Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Mozambique, and Ignazio Cassis (right), Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, at the signing ceremony of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation in Maputo on 6 August 2019. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, witnessing the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants in Dondo District, Sofala Province, in June 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, standing alongside ex-combatants as they undergo the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process in Dondo District, Sofala Province, in June 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
Senior Political Advisor to the peace process, Neha Sanghrajka, meeting with members of the Joint Technical Group for DDR at the Assembly Areas in Dondo District, Sofala Province, in June 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
An ex-combatant receiving his reinsertion package from a member of the Peace Process Secretariat in Dondo District, Sofala Province, in June 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, greet each other upon arrival at the Assembly Area in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, arriving at the Assembly Area for the DDR process in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
Several ex-combatants eagerly await their chance to go through the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, witnessing the disarmament of ex-combatants in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
Members of the Joint Technical Group for DDR provide an overview of DDR activities during a presentation in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
Female ex-combatants preparing to take part in the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) process in Vunduzi, Gorongosa in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
A female ex-combatant preparing to hand over her weapon during the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) process in Vunduzi, Gorongosa in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
140 female combatants were registered as part of the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) process in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and the President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, witnessing the disarmament of ex-combatants in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The President of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, addressing former Renamo combatants at the end of the first phase of the DDR process in Vunduzi, Sofala Province, in September 2020. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) activities were adapted in early 2020 to be responsive to COVID-19 prevention measures, including physical distancing, facemasks, and enhanced hygiene measures. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
Gender segregated accommodation, hygiene facilities and medical services are offered at the Assembly Areas where the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) takes place. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
An aerial view of a typical Assembly Areas where the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) takes place. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The disarmament area is where ex-combatants bring their weapons to be decommissioned, registered, collected and stored. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
The reintegration area is the final stage of the process within the Assembly Area. Here, ex-combatants receive the support necessary to cover basic immediate needs as they begin their reintegration back into society. Photo: Peace Process Secretariat
President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and Leader of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, at the official closing ceremony of the disarmament and demobilisation phase, June 2023, Maputo.
The Leader of Renamo, Ossufo Momade hands over the final Renamo weapon to the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, in a symbolic gesture marking the end of the Disarmament and Demobilisation stage of the Maputo Accord. Vunduzi, Sofala Province June 2023.
Renamo leader, Ossufo Momade and the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, attend the D&D closing ceremony at the Vunduzi assembly area, Sofala province, in June 2023.
President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, speaking at the official closing ceremony of the disarmament and demobilisation phase, June 2023, Maputo.
The Leader of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, speaking at the official closing ceremony of the disarmament and demobilisation phase, June 2023, Maputo.
The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and Neha Sanghrajka, speak with a DDR beneficiary who has just received his reinsertion material at the assembly area in Mocuba, Zambézia province in 2022.
RENAMO leader Ossufo Momade, the Personal Envoy and Senior Advisor at the assembly area in Vunduzi, Sofala province June 2023.
President Nyusi, Renamo leader Ossufo Momade, the Personal Envoy and Senior Advisor with members of the Peace Process Secretariat team at the Vunduzi assembly area, Sofala province in June 2023.
Mirko Manzoni, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Mozambique, speaking at the official closing ceremony of the disarmament and demobilisation phase, June 2023, Maputo.
Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, Mirko Manzoni, and Senior Advisor, Neha Sanghrajka, speaking with the leader of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, in Vunduzi, Sofala province, June 2023.
A DDR beneficiary accesses services at the Murrupula assembly area, Nampula province, 2021.
Members of the Joint Technical Groups for DDR and Monitoring and Verification at an assembly area in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado, August 2022.
DDR beneficiaries prepare to embark on their journey home following demobilisation at the assembly area in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado province in 2022.
A family member recipient of a reintegration opportunity demonstrates the technical experience he has gained through a vocational training opportunity.
The Minister of Combatants, Josefina Mpelo, receives the final list of all 5,221 DDR beneficiaries from the Military Affairs Committee to begin the process of attributing pensions to those eligible, on June 24, 2023.
Local artists and community members take part in a collective painting of a peace-inspired mural in Chibabava district, Sofala Province.
Women combatants prepare to take part in the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) process in Vunduzi, in September 2020.
A member of the Joint Technical Group for Monitoring and Verification speaks with DDR beneficiaries at the assembly area in Vunduzi, Sofala province, June 2023.
A DDR beneficiary returns home to family, beginning his reintegration journey. Dondo, Sofala province.
A daughter of a DDR beneficiary participates in a technical and vocational training course through an innovative project dedicated to life skills training, employability, business management and green technologies, located in Pemba, Cabo Delgado.
The daughter of a DDR beneficiary uses her reintegration opportunity and new entrepreneurial skills to manage an agricultural input shop in Nhamatanda, Sofala province, bringing agricultural inputs closer to home as a benefit to her community.
A Peace Clubs meeting is held in Angonia, Tete province in December 2022.
As part of the work of Peace Clubs a tree is planted in Metuchira district, Sofala province. Since 2014, Peace Clubs have been formed by interfaith religious and community leaders across Mozambique to advance non-violent means of conflict resolution at the local level.
Mozambican musicians come together for the launch of the song and music video of the ‘A Paz é Nossa Cultura’ (‘Peace is Our Culture’) campaign. The song and video were creatively directed by Stewart Sukuma and featured artists from across the country. Maputo, June 2023.
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A PAZ É NOSSA CULTURA Oficial Video Clip Stewart Sukuma & Varios Artistas
Mozambique is a beautiful country, with inexhaustable natural resources and a cultural diversity that makes us one of the richest countries in the world. However, we will only be able to enjoy this wealth if effective peace is installed between us. Total and complete peace will allow our focus to be directed to the socio, economic and cultural development of Mozambique, thus improving the lives of Mozambicans. For this reason and with proud that i have the honor to present to you in collaboration with musicians and artists from all over the country, the music and the video that transmit this feeling. Diversity, union, tolerance and harmony but above all love. I hope you receive it with the same emotion i had when i wrote this song: peace and our culture.
360-degree journey through a DDR Assembly Zone - Maputo Agreement in Mozambique
Uma viagem de 360 graus através de uma Área de Assembleia de Desarmamento, Desmobilização e Reintegração, estabelecida como parte do Acordo de Maputo para a Paz e Reconciliação Nacional de Moçambique.
Peace is Our Culture - Celebration of the Maputo Agreement (August 2022)
Three years after the signing of the Maputo Agreement, Mozambicans are challenged to show the world that ‘Peace is our culture’.
PEACE IS OUR CULTURE
Mozambique is a beautiful country, with inexhaustable natural resources and a cultural diversity that makes us one of the richest countries in the world.
Overview of the Peace Process
An overview of the peace process, including the role of the United Nations and the Peace Process Secretariat.
DDR highlights film (December 2021)
An overview of the progress made in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process.
Peace Clubs - Conclusion of the Maputo Agreement (August 2021)
To commemorate the second anniversary of the signing of the Maputo Agreement, DDR beneficiaries came together to plant peace trees in Nhamatanda District, Sofala Province.
Overview of Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) in Dondo District (June 2020)
On June 4, 2020, the first group of former Renamo combatants completed the disarmament and demobilization process in Dondo District, Sofala Province. A total of 296 ex-combatants received identity cards, demobilization cards and reintegration packages to return home and begin the reintegration process.
Stakeholders in Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)
An overview of the various stages of the peace process, including the initial meeting between President Nyusi and the late Renamo President Afonso Dhlakama in 2017 and the signing of the Maputo Agreement for Peace and National Reconciliation in August 2019.
Christian religious leaders
Christian leaders call for the support and affection of all the faithful in society to ensure the successful social reintegration of demobilized combatants, while requesting continued compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.
President of the Islamic Council of Mozambique
The President of the Islamic Council of Mozambique, Sheikh Aminuddin Mohamad, is calling on the faithful of all religions to comply with the government’s recommendations to combat COVID-19 in order to support peace and reconciliation in Mozambique.
