Give three reasons why it took long for Mozambique to achieve independence from Portugal.
Answer:
- The Portuguese government was reluctant to part with the economic wealth of her colonies.
- The Portuguese kings who ruled Portugal had no regard for human rights.
- Portugal regarded Mozambique as one of its provinces and not a colony.
- The Portuguese government had successfully suppressed African revolts/resistance before the peak of nationalism in Mozambique.
- Lack of unity among Africans until the 1940's.
- Illiteracy among Africans in Mozambique.