Government Declares National Mourning in Memory of Luísa Diogo

Mozambique is in mourning for the death of former Prime Minister Luísa Dias Diogo, who passed away in Portugal. In recognition of her significant contribution to the country's development, the Council of Ministers decided, during its 1st Ordinary Session held this Tuesday, that an official funeral will be held in her honor. Furthermore, a two-day period of national mourning has been decreed, beginning at midnight on January 23, 2026, the date scheduled for the funeral.

During this period of National Mourning, the National Flag and the Presidential Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout the national territory and at the Diplomatic and Consular Missions of the Republic of Mozambique, as a way of paying solemn tribute to the former leader and recognizing her crucial role in Mozambican politics.

Luísa Dias Diogo, an economist by training, had a distinguished political career, most notably serving as Prime Minister of Mozambique between 2004 and 2010. Throughout her tenure, her leadership was marked by important economic and social reforms that helped consolidate the country's stability and boosted its development. Under her guidance, the government implemented policies that favored economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and social inclusion, transforming Mozambique into a model of resilience in Africa, although challenges remain.

The former prime minister also played an important role on the international stage, representing Mozambique in various global forums, where she distinguished herself through her technical competence and diplomatic skills. Her death represents a great loss for the country, which has lost an exemplary leader, a woman of vision, and a figure whose integrity and commitment to public service were an inspiration to many generations.

The former governor passed away in Portugal, but the cause of death has not yet been released. News of her death has generated a wave of grief among Mozambicans and in the political world, both inside and outside the country. The Mozambican government expressed its condolences to the family of Luísa Dias Diogo and to the nation, highlighting the profound impact her passing has on Mozambican politics and society.

During her time as Prime Minister, Luisa Diogo was instrumental in implementing economic policies that helped lift the country out of a very fragile situation, focusing on macroeconomic stability and improving the living conditions of the population. Her government was marked by initiatives such as poverty reduction, expansion of the health and education systems, and strengthening of essential infrastructure for the country's growth. Her work was, and continues to be, recognized as an important pillar in the modernization of post-civil war Mozambique.

 In this moment of mourning, the country unites to pay a final tribute to the former Prime Minister, celebrating her memory and the legacy she left behind. Her name will forever be associated with the progress of Mozambique and the struggle for the well-being of its people. The funeral will be an opportunity to reflect on her life and her contribution, but also to remember the importance of continued work in building a more just and developed country.

The Government of Mozambique, with the support of society, promises to continue to monitor the grieving process, ensuring that the memory of Luísa Dias Diogo is preserved and that her legacy inspires future generations of Mozambicans to follow in her footsteps in service to the nation.

This national mourning is more than a moment of grief; it is also an opportunity to reinforce the values ​​of dedication and commitment to the nation that Luísa Diogo exemplified throughout her public life. Mozambique, at this moment of farewell, reaffirms its commitment to the development and prosperity of the country, a commitment that Luísa Dias Diogo embodied in an exemplary way.