Media Statement

The Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), Comrade Fikile Mbalula, will undertake an official working visit to Liberation Front of Mozambique (FRELIMO), from 16 to 19 June 2026.

The visit forms part of the ANC’s ongoing programme of strengthening relations with sister liberation movements and advancing political cooperation, solidarity, regional integration, peace, stability and development within the

Southern African region. It reflects the enduring bonds forged during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid and reaffirms the shared commitment of liberation movements to the advancement of the peoples of Africa.

During the visit, the Secretary-General will engage with the leadership of the Liberation Front of Mozambique

(FRELIMO) and other stakeholders on matters of mutual interest, including governance, organisational renewal, regional security, economic cooperation and the strengthening of relations between South Africa and Mozambique.

Key media events

Courtesy Visit to the President of Frelimo, Cde Daniel Chapo

09h00 – 10h00
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Maputo, Mozambique

Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Heroes’ Square

10h30
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Heroes’ Square, Maputo

ANC–FRELIMO Bilateral Meeting and Working Session

14h00-17h00
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
FRELIMO National Headquarters, Maputo

Media briefing

Wednesday, 17 June 2026
FRELIMO National Headquarters, Maputo

The two Secretaries-General will brief the media on the outcomes of the bilateral engagement and matters of mutual interest to the two organisations and countries.Visit to FRELIMO Party School

09h00-13h00
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Matola, Maputo Province

Engagement with FRELIMO Party Structures

14h00-16h00
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Maputo Province

Visit to Dugongo Industrial Facility

08h00-12h00
Friday, 19 June 2026
Maputo

The ANC regards Mozambique as an important strategic partner in the pursuit of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Southern African region and remains committed to deepening the longstanding relationship between the two organisations and their respective peoples.

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