MAPUTO — Mozambique’s government is taking a tougher political position on economic reforms that could increase pressure on households, with President Daniel Chapo insisting that reforms must protect citizens from higher living costs.

During his recent working visit to Nampula, Chapo said the government had rejected proposals from international partners that it considered potentially harmful to household purchasing power. He did not identify the organisations behind the proposals.

The president said economic reforms should be judged by their impact on ordinary Mozambicans, while also creating conditions for sustainable economic growth. His comments come as Mozambique faces pressure to strengthen public finances and improve fiscal management.

Chapo’s position adds a political dimension to the country’s wider reform debate, particularly as authorities consider measures involving government spending, revenue collection, and financial management.

The president has also used his recent provincial visits to emphasise direct engagement with communities and closer monitoring of government programmes. His Nampula visit focused on meeting local authorities, community leaders, and residents about development challenges.

The latest position signals that protecting household living standards will remain a major political consideration as Mozambique weighs difficult economic reforms.