The Mozambican Parliament, or Assembleia da República, is set to convene for its IV ordinary session of the X Legislature, starting on October 28 and scheduled to conclude on December 23. A total of 30 matters are slated for debate during this session. The opening ceremony will feature speeches from the Parliament's president, Margarida Talapa, and leaders of various political parties, including Frelimo, Podemos, Renamo, and MDM.
This session marks the second and final parliamentary sitting for the year, following the first session held in the first half of the year, as stipulated by the Parliament's rules of procedure. Due to the substantial number of matters to be addressed, some plenary sessions may be held on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, in addition to the regular Wednesday and Thursday sessions, as decided by the Parliament's Standing Committee.
According to Manuel Ramessane, spokesperson for the parliamentary body, a proposal to extend working days and hours, presented by the Parliament's president, has been favorably received. The agenda for the session includes the consideration of the Annual Report of the Provedor de Justiça, which is scheduled for October 29. On Friday, lawmakers will review the report from the Parliamentary Office for the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS, as well as proposals for the ratification of three International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions.
The session for requesting information from the government is set for November 4 and 5. On November 6, the plenary will consider legislative proposals on the Legal Regime of Aeronautical Registration, Revision of the Road Code, and Personal Data Protection, among others. The agenda also includes proposals on collaborative financing and the general bases for the organization and functioning of the Public Administration.
Furthermore, lawmakers are expected to review the 2025 State General Budget on November 25 and 26. Other matters on the agenda include the Strategic Plan of the Assembleia da República for 2026-2035, the program of activities, and the 2027 budget for the Parliament. A session for questions to the government is scheduled for December 16.
Ramessane also noted that the plenary session will include a report from the Head of State on the State of the Nation. The session will address various critical issues affecting the country, and it is expected to be a productive and engaging sitting.
The Parliament's agenda reflects the government's efforts to address pressing national issues, and the session is anticipated to be closely followed by the public and stakeholders. Key points to be discussed include the review of various legislative proposals, the consideration of international conventions, and the evaluation of the government's performance.
Key points
- The Mozambican Parliament's IV ordinary session will run from October 28 to December 23.
- A total of 30 matters are slated for debate during this session.
- The session will include a report from the Head of State on the State of the Nation.
