List of prime ministers of Mozambique facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Mozambique |
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Emblem of Mozambique
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Incumbent
Maria Benvinda Levy since 15 January 2025 |
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| Appointer | President of Mozambique |
| Inaugural holder | Mário da Graça Machungo |
| Formation | 17 July 1986 |
A Prime Minister is a very important leader in a country. They are usually the head of the government, working with the President to make big decisions and manage the country's daily business. Think of them as the main manager of the country's team!
This article tells you about all the people who have been Prime Minister of Mozambique since 1974. Mozambique is a country in southeastern Africa.
The person who is currently the Prime Minister of Mozambique is Maria Benvinda Levy. She started her job on January 15, 2025.
Prime Ministers of Mozambique (1974–Present)
The role of Prime Minister in Mozambique has changed over time. It was first created in 1974 when Mozambique was still under Portuguese rule. Then, after Mozambique became independent, the position was removed for a while. It was brought back in 1986.
Here is a list of the people who have served as Prime Minister:
| No. | Prime Minister | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | Election | |
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| When Mozambique was a Portuguese Colony | |||||||
| 1 | Joaquim Chissano (born 1939) |
20 September 1974 | 25 June 1975 | 278 days | FRELIMO | — | |
| When Mozambique was the People's Republic | |||||||
| The Prime Minister job was removed from June 25, 1975, to July 17, 1986. | |||||||
| 1 | Mário da Graça Machungo (1940–2020) |
17 July 1986 | 1 December 1990 | 4 years, 137 days | FRELIMO | — | |
| When Mozambique became the Republic of Mozambique | |||||||
| (1) | Mário da Graça Machungo (1940–2020) |
1 December 1990 | 16 December 1994 | 4 years, 15 days | FRELIMO | — | |
| 2 | Pascoal Mocumbi (1941–2023) |
16 December 1994 | 17 February 2004 | 9 years, 63 days | FRELIMO | 1994 1999 |
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| 3 | Luísa Diogo (born 1958) |
17 February 2004 | 16 January 2010 | 5 years, 333 days | FRELIMO | 2004 | |
| 4 | Aires Ali (born 1955) |
16 January 2010 | 8 October 2012 | 2 years, 266 days | FRELIMO | 2009 | |
| 5 | Alberto Vaquina (born 1961) |
8 October 2012 | 17 January 2015 | 2 years, 101 days | FRELIMO | — | |
| 6 | Carlos Agostinho do Rosário (born 1954) |
17 January 2015 | 3 March 2022 | 7 years, 45 days | FRELIMO | 2014 2019 |
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| 7 | Adriano Maleiane (born 1949) |
3 March 2022 | 15 January 2025 | 2 years, 318 days | FRELIMO | — | |
| 8 | Maria Benvinda Levy (born 1969) |
15 January 2025 | 155 days | FRELIMO | 2024 | ||
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served in office. You can see how long each person held the position.
More About Mozambique's Leaders
- List of presidents of Mozambique
- List of colonial governors of Mozambique
- List of heads of the National Resistance Government of Mozambique
