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President of the
Republic of Mozambique
Presidential Standard of Mozambique.svg
Daniel Chapo 2016 (Cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Daniel Chapo

since 15 January 2025
Residence Palácio da Ponta Vermelha, Maputo
Term length Five years,
renewable once
Constituting instrument Constitution of Mozambique (2004)
Inaugural holder Samora Machel
Formation 25 June 1975; 50 years ago (1975-06-25)
Succession President of the Assembly of the Republic
Salary 46,800 USD annually

This article tells you about the presidents of Mozambique. Mozambique has had a president since 1975. The president is the country's leader.

The current president is Daniel Chapo. He became the fifth president of Mozambique on January 15, 2025.

How Long Can a President Serve?

Since 2005, the Constitution of Mozambique says a president can only serve two terms. Each term lasts five years. This rule first applied to Joaquim Chissano in 2005.

Leaders of Mozambique (1975–Present)

Here is a list of the people who have been president of Mozambique since 1975.

No. President Took office Left office Time in office Party Election
People's Republic of Mozambique
1
Samora Machel
Machel, SamoraSamora Machel
(1933–1986)
25 June 1975 19 October 1986 † 11 years, 116 days FRELIMO 1977
Political Bureau of the Central Committee of FRELIMO
Politburo of the CC of FRELIMOPolitical Bureau of the Central Committee of FRELIMO
Acting
19 October 1986 6 November 1986 18 days FRELIMO
2
Joaquim Chissano
Chissano, JoaquimJoaquim Chissano
(born 1939)
6 November 1986 1 December 1990 4 years, 25 days FRELIMO 1986
Republic of Mozambique
(2)
Joaquim Chissano
Chissano, JoaquimJoaquim Chissano
(born 1939)
1 December 1990 2 February 2005 14 years, 63 days FRELIMO 1994
1999
3
Armando Guebuza
Guebuza, ArmandoArmando Guebuza
(born 1943)
2 February 2005 15 January 2015 9 years, 347 days FRELIMO 2004
2009
4
Filipe Nyusi
Nyusi, FilipeFilipe Nyusi
(born 1959)
15 January 2015 15 January 2025 10 years FRELIMO 2014
2019
5
Daniel Chapo
Chapo, DanielDaniel Chapo
(born 1977)
15 January 2025 Incumbent 198 days FRELIMO 2024

Timeline of Presidents

This timeline shows when each president served.

Daniel Chapo Filipe Nyusi Armando Guebuza Joaquim Chissano Political Bureau of the Central Committee of FRELIMO Samora Machel

Latest Election Information

The most recent election for president in Mozambique was the 2024 Mozambican general election. In this election, Daniel Chapo was chosen as the new president.

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See also

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