Joaquim Chissano
Joaquim Alberto Chissano | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 22 October 1939 Gaza Province, Mozambique |
| Political party | FRELIMO |
| Spouse(s) | Marcelina Rafael Chissano |
| Children | 4 |
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.
References
- ↑ Soares, Claire (23 October 2007). "Joaquim Chissano: Democrat among the despots". The Independent. Retrieved 23 January 2013.