Among them is governance specialist Hélio Guiliche, whose latest essay presents a candid assessment of the nation's post-independence trajectory.

In his piece titled “Jubilee, Joy and Retired: 50 Years of (In)Dependence ; What We Did Was What We Didn’t Do,” Guiliche celebrates the country’s hard-won achievements while drawing attention to deep-rooted structural shortcomings that, fifty years on, continue to hinder the realisation of the vision that inspired Mozambique’s liberation struggle.

Guiliche urged citizens and leaders alike to engage in critical introspection, revisiting the past, questioning the present, and charting a path towards a future that is more equitable, inclusive, and genuinely sovereign.

“The dream of 1975 was not just political independence, but also social and economic emancipation. Today, we must ask ourselves to what extent that dream has been realised,” he said.

His intervention comes at a time when many Mozambicans are reflecting on issues of governance, inequality, and the legacy of decades-long challenges that have affected development and national cohesion.

As the country marks this milestone, Guiliche’s essay is contributing to a growing national conversation about how to move forward, and how to ensure that the next 50 years deliver on the unfulfilled promises of the past.

--ChannelAfrica--