Mozambique
Mozambique (), officially the Republic of Mozambique ( pt, Moçambique or , ; ny, Mozambiki; sw, Msumbiji; ts, Muzambhiki), is a country located in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi ...
prohibits legal recognition of
polygamous unions, yet there are no legal restrictions against the practice itself, which has been reported to be quite widespread in the coastal country.
As of 2019, it was estimated that about nearly 20% of married women aged 15–49 are
in polygynous unions.
The first wife, called the "senior wife" enjoys more recognition, not only because she is legally recognized, but also due to the long-standing traditions of Mozambique, that give her a higher rank than junior wives; and a higher
bride price is paid for the senior wife.
References
{{Polygamous marriage
Polygamy in Africa
Mozambique
Mozambique (), officially the Republic of Mozambique ( pt, Moçambique or , ; ny, Mozambiki; sw, Msumbiji; ts, Muzambhiki), is a country located in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi ...
Society of Mozambique