Frelimo, the ruling party in Mozambique, has dominated the political landscape since independence in 1975, in part, by weakening the democratic space and reducing the ability of CSOs to freely and actively pursue their political and civic goals.
Despite all the human rights violations and constant harassment of HRDs, the Government of Mozambique does not throttle internet speeds on the state-owned Telco Tmcel nor mandates other private telcos to do so, however, following the popular uprisings of 1st and 2nd of September 2010, the Government approved a ministerial diploma that forces mobile service providers to share the subscriber database with the police in an attempt the surveil the activities of activists.
Practices CSOs in Mozambique adopted to ensure a safe digital/online environment.
Unfortunately, many Mozambicans lack the skills and knowledge needed to effectively use the internet and digital technologies.
Fearing surveillance, many HRDs use WhatsApp or telegram to communicate but most of the communication is sent through unsafe channels, a clear indication that there is still a lot of work with regards to adopting safe digital security practices.
