The People's Republic of Mozambique (Portuguese: República Popular de Moçambique), is a self-declared socialist state (commonly known as a communist state in the West) that lasts from June 25, 1975 through December 1, 1990, becoming the present day Republic of Mozambique.After gaining independence from Portugal in 1975, the People's Republic of Mozambique is established shortly after the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique ("Frelimo"), which is led by Samora Moises Machel, engages in a brutal civil war with the Mozambique National Resistance ("Renamo"), a guerilla movement initially financed by Rhodesia (present day Zimbabwe), but later replaced by South Africa, who supports and financesthe group.
The People's Republic of Mozambique enjoys close ties with the People's Republic of Angola and the Soviet Union, both of which are communist states at this time.
The People's Republic of Mozambique is also an observer of Comecon ("Council for Mutual Economic Assistance"), which is an economic organization of communist states.
