Cosmopod The People's Republic of Mozambique with Colin Darch
Jun 26, 2023
Colin Darch, author of books on Mozambique, discusses Portuguese colonialism, the liberation movement FRELIMO and its leader Eduardo Mondlane, as well as the achievements and changes after Samora Machel's death in independent Mozambique.
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Darch's Political Journey
- Colin Darch's worldview shifted through key experiences.
- These include interactions with a politically aware friend, travels in Algeria, and witnessing political events in Ethiopia.
Collective Research
- The Center of African Studies in Maputo employed collective research and teaching methods.
- This allowed students, often party cadres and state functionaries, to lead the research direction.
Portuguese Colonialism's Late Control
- Portuguese colonialism, though present for centuries, only gained full control of Mozambique in the early 20th century.
- They were weaker colonizers compared to the British or other European powers.