Abstract
The story of the sixteen-year-long Mozambican insurgency is more than simply a story of domestic conflict; it is also one of its relationship to the regional anti-apartheid struggle and the Cold War in Africa. Understanding the central role of South Africa in the conflict between the Frente de Libertação de Moçambique (Frelimo) and the Resistência Nacional Moçambicana (Renamo) is essential in gaining a clear understanding of the war itself. More than any other external factor, the ebb and flow of the South Africa–Renamo relationship influenced the course of the war, as well as the search for peace. It is a highly complex story that all too often has been simplistically reported and, as such, has been subject to distortion and political bias over the years. This article examines the true extent of the relationship and its evolution over time, as well as the strategic consequences for both Frelimo and Renamo.
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