Joaquim Chissano

President of Mozambique

22 October 1939 Gaza Province, Portuguese Mozambique

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6 November 1986 – 2 February 2005

Mozambican politician Joaquim Alberto Chissano (born 22 October 1939) is a 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 one of the most successful African democracies. 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.