Filipe Nyusi facts for kids
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Filipe Nyusi
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Nyusi in 2023
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| 4th President of Mozambique | |
| In office 15 January 2015 – 15 January 2025 |
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| Prime Minister | Alberto Vaquina Carlos Agostinho do Rosário Adriano Maleiane |
| Preceded by | Armando Guebuza |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Chapo |
| Chairman of Southern African Development Community | |
| In office 17 August 2020 – 17 August 2022 |
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| Preceded by | John Magufuli |
| Succeeded by | Félix Tshisekedi |
| Minister of National Defence | |
| In office 27 March 2008 – 14 March 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Tobias Joaquim Dai |
| Succeeded by | Agostinho Mondlane |
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| Born | 9 February 1959 Mueda, Portuguese Mozambique (now Mozambique) |
| Political party | FRELIMO |
| Spouse | Isaura Nyusi |
| Children | 4 |
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| Profession | Mechanical engineer |
Filipe Jacinto Nyusi (born 9 February 1959) is a Mozambican politician. He served as the fourth president of Mozambique from 2015 to 2025. He was also the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from 2020 to 2022. During his time as president, Mr. Nyusi worked to bring peace and safety to Mozambique. He signed important agreements with the main opposition party, RENAMO, to help achieve lasting peace.
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Early Life and Education
Filipe Nyusi was born in Namau, a place in the Mueda District of Cabo Delgado Province. He belongs to the Makonde ethnic group. His parents were important members of FRELIMO, a group that fought for Mozambique's freedom.
When the Mozambican War of Independence began, young Filipe was taken to Tanzania. There, he went to a FRELIMO primary school in Tunduru. He later attended secondary schools in Mariri, Cabo Delgado, and Beira.
In 1973, at age 14, he joined FRELIMO. He received political and military training in Nachingwea, Tanzania. In 1990, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He studied at the Antonín Zápotocký Military Academy in Brno, Czechoslovakia. This school is now known as the University of Defense in the Czech Republic.
Career Before Presidency
Before becoming a government minister, Nyusi worked for the state-owned Mozambique Ports and Railways Authority (CFM). This company manages ports and railways in Mozambique. In 1995, he became the executive director of CFM-Norte, which is the northern part of the company. He joined the company's main board of directors in 2007.
From 1993 to 2002, Mr. Nyusi was the President of Clube Ferroviário de Nampula. This is a top-division football club in Nampula. He also teaches at the Nampula campus of the Universidade Pedagógica. He is a member of the National Committee of Fighters of the National Liberation Struggle. He also received more training in management in places like India, South Africa, Eswatini, and the United States.
Political Journey
Filipe Nyusi served as the Minister of Defense from 2008 to 2014. He worked under President Armando Guebuza. He later won the 2014 and 2019 presidential elections. He ran as the candidate for the FRELIMO party.
As President (2015–2025)
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During his time in office, Mozambique faced some economic challenges. The number of people living in poverty increased between 2015 and 2018. This was especially true in rural areas of the central provinces.
President Nyusi's time in office also saw challenges with conflict in some regions of Mozambique. His government faced some criticisms regarding governance.
Personal Life
Filipe Nyusi is part of the Makonde ethnic group. He is married to Isaura Nyusi. They have four children: Jacinto, Florindo, Claudia, and Angelino.
On January 3, 2022, it was announced that President Nyusi and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19. They went into isolation to recover.
Images for kids
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A section of the crowd at his final campaign rally in Maputo.
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Nyusi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maputo, Mozambique on 7 July 2016
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Nyusi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, 22 August 2019
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Nyusi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the United States–Africa Leaders Summit in Washington on 14 December 2022
See also
In Spanish: Filipe Nyusi para niños
