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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

A new decree in Mozambique grants former presidents extensive benefits, including a salary, pension, and 30 days of paid holiday. The regulation, effective from March 2026, outlines their rights and duties post-office, ensuring state-funded support for their office, security, and health care, among other provisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>Former Presidents of the Republic of Mozambique will each be entitled to 30 days of paid holiday funded by the State, a working office, a pension, a salary and eight vehicles, among other benefits, according to a government decision.<\/p>\n

The measure is set out in a Council of Ministers decree that came into force on 27 March 2026, regulating existing provisions on the \u201cduties and rights of the President of the Republic after leaving office\u201d, based on the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic.<\/p>\n

The regulation, which entered into force at the end of March, states that the \u201cduties of the President of the Republic after leaving office\u201d include observing the \u201chigh principles contained in the Constitution of the Republic and other legislation\u201d, contributing to the strengthening of citizenship in the country, as well as promoting Mozambique \u201cat home and abroad through acts of diplomacy and advocacy\u201d, and participating in advisory bodies of the President of the Republic to which they have been appointed or invited.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, former presidents are entitled to a working office, \u201cspecial protection and security\u201d provided by the Military House, a survivor\u2019s pension, an \u201cexceptional\u201d salary, housing allowance, transport, medical and pharmaceutical assistance, travel, and technical and support staff, all funded by the State through the Office for Assistance to Former Presidents of the Republic and Senior State Officials (GADE).<\/p>\n

It further defines that the President of the Republic, after leaving office, \u201cis entitled to a working office\u201d, whose functioning is ensured by technical advisory staff, administrative support staff and security personnel for the exercise of their activities.<\/p>\n

The working office is tasked with \u201cpreserving the historical legacy of the President of the Republic after leaving office\u201d, as well as supporting them in matters requested and developing social or community projects in the country aligned with national policies.<\/p>\n

The regulation provides that the spouse and surviving heirs of former presidents \u201care entitled to a survivor\u2019s pension equivalent to 100% of their current salary or pension, updated\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President of the Republic after leaving office shall reside in his or her own residence\u201d, it states, also providing for a housing maintenance and furnishing allowance, granted once every three years and included in the State Budget.<\/p>\n

After leaving office, the President of the Republic is also entitled to transport, namely two official vehicles, two escort vehicles, one service vehicle assigned to the residence, two vehicles for the personal use of the spouse and minor or incapacitated children under their care, and one service vehicle assigned to the working office, all new and replaced every five years.<\/p>\n

The State shall cover the costs of medical and pharmaceutical assistance for the President of the Republic after leaving office, their spouse, minor or incapacitated children and dependent ascendants\u201d, the regulation also states, adding that the State must also provide health insurance.<\/p>\n

Former presidents, when on official missions inside or outside the country, may be accompanied by up to three members of advisory and security staff, the regulation also defines.<\/p>\n

In addition, they are entitled to one annual 30-day holiday trip, with first-class air tickets, and may be accompanied by their spouse and minor or incapacitated children.<\/p>\n

The regulation for former presidents in Mozambique aligns with constitutional provisions aimed at ensuring their dignity and continued contribution to the nation. This decree reflects a broader trend in governance where former leaders are provided with benefits to support their transition from public office to private life, while also maintaining their roles in national affairs. Such measures are often justified as necessary for preserving the political legacy and stability of the country, ensuring that former leaders can continue to contribute positively to society.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Mozambique<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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