Joaquim Chissano

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 MinisterMário da Graça Machungo
Pascoal Mocumbi
Luisa Diogo
Preceded bySamora Machel
Succeeded byArmando Guebuza
Personal details
Born22 October 1939 (aged 86)
Gaza Province, Mozambique
Political partyFRELIMO
Spouse(s)Marcelina Rafael Chissano
Children4

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