Joaquim Alberto Chissano | |
|---|---|
 Chissano in 2004 | |
| 2nd President of Mozambique | |
| In office 6 November 1986 – 2 February 2005 | |
| Prime Minister | Mário da Graça Machungo Pascoal Mocumbi Luísa Diogo |
| Preceded by | Samora Machel |
| Succeeded by | Armando Guebuza |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 25 June 1975 – 19 October 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Pascoal Mocumbi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1939 Malehice, Gaza Province, Portuguese Mozambique |
| Political party | FRELIMO |
| Spouse | Marcelina Rafael Chissano |
| Children | 4 |
Joaquim Alberto Chissano (born 22 October 1939) is a Mozambican politician who served as the second President of Mozambique, from 1986 to 2005. He is credited with transforming the war-torn country of Mozambique into a successful African democracy.[1] After his presidency, Chissano became an elder statesman, envoy and diplomat for both his home country and the United Nations. Chissano also served as Chairperson of the African Union from 2003 to 2004.