THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT ANNULS FEBRUARY 3RD AS HEROE'S DAY AND DECLARES A NEW NATIONAL HEROES LIST
The People’s President has officially revoked February 3rd as Mozambique’s Heroes’ Day, replacing it with March 18th, a date that represents heroes from all political and social backgrounds, not just from FRELIMO.
Mocambique.TV Along with this, the list of national heroes has been revised to remove figures previously recognized solely by FRELIMO. The newly declared National Heroes’ Day—March 18th—was chosen in recognition of the historic protests sparked by the legacy of the late rapper and activist Azagaia.
???? THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT ANNULS FEBRUARY 3RD AS HEROES’ DAY AND DECLARES A NEW NATIONAL HEROES LIST
The People’s President has officially revoked February 3rd as Mozambique’s Heroes’ Day, replacing it with March 18th, a date that represents heroes from all political and social… pic.twitter.com/jjDawPHZUj — Justice Frontil Equitas (@justicefrontil) February 2, 2025
Although the people voted to include Venâncio Mondlane, Dinis Tivane, Wilker Dias, Quitéria, and other young warriors, some individuals renounced the title, stating that they are still young and have more work to do for the nation before being honored as heroes.
The remaining National Heroes in the decree are:
- Eduardo Mondlane
- Samora Machel
- Afonso Dhlakama
- Edson da Luz (Azagaia)
- Elvino Dias
- Jeremias Ngwenna
- Gilles Cistac
- Mano Shottas
- Siba-Siba Macuácua
- Carlos Cardoso
- José Craveirinha
- Maria de Lurdes Mutola (Living Heroine)
- Maria Alice Mabota
This historic change was made official through Decree 002/2025 Feb 3, 2025 of the People’s Government, marking March 18th as Mozambique’s new National Heroe’s Day.
