List of presidents of Mozambique facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of theRepublic of Mozambique |
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| Residence | Palácio da Ponta Vermelha, Maputo |
| Term length | Five years,
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Mozambique (2004) |
| Inaugural holder | Samora Machel |
| Formation | 25 June 1975 |
| Succession | President of the Assembly of the Republic |
| Salary | 46,800 USD annually |
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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.
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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 | |
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| 1 | Samora Machel (1933–1986) |
25 June 1975 | 19 October 1986 † | 11 years, 116 days | FRELIMO | 1977 | |
| – | Political Bureau of the Central Committee of FRELIMO Acting |
19 October 1986 | 6 November 1986 | 18 days | FRELIMO | — | |
| 2 | Joaquim Chissano (born 1939) |
6 November 1986 | 1 December 1990 | 4 years, 25 days | FRELIMO | 1986 | |
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| (2) | Joaquim Chissano (born 1939) |
1 December 1990 | 2 February 2005 | 14 years, 63 days | FRELIMO | 1994 1999 |
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| 3 | Armando Guebuza (born 1943) |
2 February 2005 | 15 January 2015 | 9 years, 347 days | FRELIMO | 2004 2009 |
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| 4 | Filipe Nyusi (born 1959) |
15 January 2015 | 15 January 2025 | 10 years | FRELIMO | 2014 2019 |
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| 5 | Daniel Chapo (born 1977) |
15 January 2025 | Incumbent | 219 days | FRELIMO | 2024 | |
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Timeline of Presidents
This timeline shows when each president served.
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.
More About Mozambique's Government
- List of prime ministers of Mozambique
- List of colonial governors of Mozambique
- List of heads of the National Resistance Government of Mozambique
See also
In Spanish: Presidente de Mozambique para niños
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