Manuel Jorge Tomé, a prominent figure in Mozambican politics and journalism, died in the early hours of Monday (25) in the city of Maputo, after an illness. Born on 20 November 1952 in Chimoio, in Manica province, Tomé held several notable roles throughout his life, leaving a deep legacy in Mozambican society.
His career was marked by important contributions to both the media and the politics of the country. As a journalist, he served as Director-General of Rádio Moçambique and also stood out as Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper Notícias, as well as having been Secretary-General of the National Union of Journalists, playing a key role in defending the rights and interests of professionals in the field.
In the political sphere, Manuel Tomé was an influential member of Frelimo, having held positions of great responsibility, including Member of the Political Commission and Secretary-General of the party. His participation in the Assembly of the Republic as a member of parliament and of the standing committee reflects his commitment to the development and governance of Mozambique. In addition, he contributed to the country's energy sector as a non-executive director of Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa.
