Joaquim Chissano
2nd President of Mozambique
Joaquim Alberto Chissano (born 22 October 1939) is a politician. He served as the second President of Mozambique, from 1986 to 2005. He is known for transforming the war-torn country of Mozambique into one of the most successful African democracies.[1] Chissano also served as Chairperson of the African Union from 2003 to 2004.
Joaquim Alberto Chissano | |
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2nd President of Mozambique | |
In office 6 November 1986 – 2 February 2005 | |
Prime Minister | Mário da Graça Machungo Pascoal Mocumbi Luisa Diogo |
Preceded by | Samora Machel |
Succeeded by | Armando Guebuza |
Personal details | |
Born | Gaza Province, Mozambique | 22 October 1939
Political party | FRELIMO |
Spouse(s) | Marcelina Rafael Chissano |
Children | 4 |
References
change- ↑ Soares, Claire (23 October 2007). "Joaquim Chissano: Democrat among the despots". The Independent. Retrieved 23 January 2013.