Armando Guebuza
Armando Emílio Guebuza (born 20 January 1943) is a Mozambican politician. He was President of Mozambique from 2005 to 2015.
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| 3rd President of Mozambique | |
| In office 2 February 2005 – 15 January 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Luisa Diogo Aires Ali Alberto Vaquina |
| Preceded by | Joaquim Chissano |
| Succeeded by | Filipe Nyusi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1943 Murrupula, Nampula Portuguese Mozambique |
| Nationality | Mozambican |
| Political party | FRELIMO |
| Spouse(s) | Maria da Luz Guebuza |
| Children | 5[1]
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| Nickname(s) | Four by Four[2] Mr Guebusiness |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | FRELIMO |
| Branch/service | Paramilitary wing |
| Rank | General[3] |
| Battles/wars | Mozambican War of Independence |
In August 2021, his son Ndambi Guebuza was tried for corruption.
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Armando Guebuza meets George Bush at the Oval Office, June 13, 2005
Maria da Luz Guebuza, the First Lady of Mozambique, in London (June 2014).
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References
- ↑ Luis, Nhachote (6 January 2012). "Mozambique's 'Mr Guebusiness'". Mail and Guardian. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Mozambique's poll line-up". BBC News. 27 October 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Profile: Armando Guebuza: Secretary General of Frelimo" (PDF). Carter Center. 2004. Retrieved 17 October 2014.