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Executive branch Mozambique, in 35 editions.
The entry for Mozambique published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Elections”
national elections are indirect and based on mass meetings throughout the country
president, prime minister, Cabinet
national elections are indirect and based on mass meetings throughout the country
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Elections”
electoral law--to be ratified in 1991--will provide for periodic, direct presidential and Assembly elections
president, prime minister, Cabinetnational elections are indirect electoral law--to be ratified in 1991--will provide for periodic, direct presidential and based on mass meetings throughout the country Assembly elections
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Mario da Graca MACHUNGO (since 17 July 1986)
Published as “Elections”
draft electoral law provides for periodic, direct presidential and Assembly elections
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Mario da Graca MACHUNGO (since 17 July 1986)
draft electoral law provides for periodic, direct presidential and Assembly
elections
Published as “Elections”
draft electoral law provides for periodic, direct presidential and Assembly elections
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Mario da Graca MACHUNGO (since 17 July 1986)
draft electoral law provides for periodic, direct presidential and Assembly
elections
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Mario da Graca MACHUNGO (since 17 July 1986)
draft electoral law provides for periodic, direct presidential and Assembly
elections
The entry for Mozambique did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November
1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since December
1994)
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986) was elected for a five-year term by popular vote
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since December 1994) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November
1986) was elected for a five-year term by popular vote
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since December
1994) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986);
- note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by FRELIMO's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December 1994)
- cabinet :
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 27 October 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO elected president; percent of vote - Joaquim CHISSANO 53.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 33.3%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November
1986); note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected
president by FRELIMO's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by
the Committee 30 July 1989)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December
1994)
cabinet : Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 27 October 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO elected president; percent
of vote - Joaquim CHISSANO 53.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 33.3%
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986);
- note-before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by FRELIMO's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 27 October 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO elected president; percent of vote-Joaquim CHISSANO 53.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 33.3%
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November
1986); note - before note-before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected
president by FRELIMO's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by
the Committee 30 July 1989)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December
1994)cabinet : cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 27 October 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO elected president; percent
of vote - Joaquim vote-Joaquim CHISSANO 53.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 33.3%
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986);
- note--before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by Frelimo's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 27 October 1994 (next to be held NA October 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO elected president; percent of vote--Joaquim CHISSANO 53.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 33.3%
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November
1986); note-before note--before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected
president by FRELIMO's Frelimo's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by
by the Committee 30 July 1989)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December
December 1994)
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 27 October 1994 (next to be held NA October
1999); prime
election results: Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO elected president; percent
percent of vote-Joaquim vote--Joaquim CHISSANO 53.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 33.3%
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986);
- note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by Frelimo's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 3-4 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO reelected president; percent of vote - Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO 52.29%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 47.71%
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 Novembernote--before note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;27 October 1994 3-4 December 1999 (next to be held NA October 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
1999);
election results: Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO elected reelected president;vote--Joaquim vote - Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO 53.3%, 52.29%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 33.3% 47.71%
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986);
- note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by Frelimo's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989) head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA December 1994) cabinet: Cabinet elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 3-5 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO reelected president;
- percent of vote - Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO 52.29%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 47.71%
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986); note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by Frelimo's Central Committee 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989)3-4 3-5 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986);
- note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by Frelimo's Central Committee on 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since 17 December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 3-5 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO reelected president; percent of vote - Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO 52.29%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 47.71%
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO (since 6 November 1986); note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by Frelimo's Central Committee on 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI (since NA 17 December 1994)
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 3-5 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO reelected president; percent of vote - Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO 52.29%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 47.71%
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO (since 17 February 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 1-2 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Armando GUEBUZA elected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 63.7%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 31.7%
chief of state: President Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO Armando GUEBUZA (since 6 November 1986); note - before being popularly elected, CHISSANO was elected president by Frelimo's Central Committee on 4 November 1986 (reelected by the Committee 30 July 1989) 2 February 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascoal MOCUMBI Luisa DIOGO (since 17 December 1994) February 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 3-5 1-2 December 1999 2004 (next to be held NA 2004); December 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO reelected Armando GUEBUZA elected president; percent of vote - Joaquim Alberto CHISSANO 52.29%, Armando GUEBUZA 63.7%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 47.71% 31.7%
- chief of state:
- President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO (since 17 February 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 1-2 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Armando GUEBUZA elected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 63.7%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 31.7%
chief of state: President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO (since 17 February 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 1-2 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Armando GUEBUZA elected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 63.7%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 31.7%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO (since 17 February 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 1-2 December 2004 (next to be held in December 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Armando GUEBUZA elected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 63.7%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 31.7%
chief of state: President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO (since 17 February 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 1-2 December 2004 (next to be held in December 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Armando GUEBUZA elected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 63.7%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 31.7%
- chief of state:
- President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO (since 17 February 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 October 2009 (next to be held in 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Armando GUEBUZA relected president;
- percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 76.3%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%,
- Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
chief of state:
President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO (since 17 February 2004)
cabinet:
Cabinet
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 1-2 December 2004 28 October 2009 (next to be held in December 2009); 2014); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Armando GUEBUZA elected relected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 63.7%, 76.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 31.7% 14.9%, Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aires Bonifacio ALI (since 16 January 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 October 2009 (next to be held in 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Armando GUEBUZA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 76.3%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%,
- Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
chief of state:
President Armando GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Luisa DIOGO Aires Bonifacio ALI (since 17 February 2004) 16 January 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October 2009 (next to be held in 2014); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Armando GUEBUZA relected reelected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 76.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%, Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
- chief of state:
- President Armando Emilio GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alberto Clementino VAQUINA (since 8 October 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for three terms);
- election last held on 28 October 2009 (next to be held in 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Armando GUEBUZA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 76.3%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%,
- Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
chief of state:
President Armando Emilio GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Aires Bonifacio ALI Alberto Clementino VAQUINA (since 16 January 2010) 8 October 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); three terms); election last held on 28 October 2009 (next to be held in 2014); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Armando GUEBUZA reelected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 76.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%, Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Armando Emilio GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA (since 8 October 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for three terms);
- election last held on 28 October 2009 (next to be held in 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Armando GUEBUZA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 76.3%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%,
- Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
chief of state:
President Armando Emilio GUEBUZA (since 2 February 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA (since 8 October 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for three terms); election last held on 28 October 2009 (next to be held in 2014); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Armando GUEBUZA reelected president; percent of vote - Armando GUEBUZA 76.3%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%, Daviz SIMANGO 8.8%
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015); Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA removed from office 9 January 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Filipe NYUSI elected president;
- percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%,
- Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
chief of state:Armando Emilio GUEBUZA Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 2 February 2005) 15 January 2015)
head of government:(since 8 October 2012) removed from office 9 January 2015
cabinet:
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: president elected directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for three 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 28 15 October 2009 2014 (next to be held in 2014); October 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Armando GUEBUZA reelectedArmando GUEBUZA 76.3%, Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 14.9%, (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO 8.8% (MDM) 6.4%
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015); Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA removed from office 9 January 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Filipe NYUSI elected president;
- percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%,
- Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015); Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA removed from office 9 January 2015
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Filipe NYUSI elected president; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
- head of government:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015);
- Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015);
- President Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA removed from office 9 January 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Filipe NYUSI elected president;
- percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%,
- Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015); President Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA removed from office 9 January 2015
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Filipe NYUSI elected president; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
- head of government:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2014 (next to be held on 15 October 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%,
- Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%,
- Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015); President Alberto Clementino Antonio VAQUINA removed from office 9 January 2015 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2014 (next to be held in on 15 October 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Filipe NYUSI elected president; president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015, re-elected 15 Oct 2019) (2019)
- head of government:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015) (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president (2019)
- election results:
- Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%,
- Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%,
- Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1% (2019)
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015) 2015, re-elected 15 Oct 2019) (2019)
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015) (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2014 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2019); 2024); prime minister appointed by the president (2019)
election results: Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA 73.0%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 36.6%, 21.9%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4% 5.1% (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015, re-elected 15 Oct 2019)
- head of government:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015);
- Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015; reconfirmed DO ROSARIO 17 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote (in 2 rounds, if needed) for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president (2019)
- election results:
- Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%,
- Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%,
- Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1% (2019)
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015, re-elected 15 Oct 2019) (2019)
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015) (2019) 2015; reconfirmed DO ROSARIO 17 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in (in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed) for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2024); prime minister appointed by the president (2019)
election results: Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1% (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015, re-elected 15 Oct 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015);
- Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015; reconfirmed DO ROSARIO 17 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote (in 2 rounds, if needed) for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president (2019)
- election results:
- Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%,
- Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%,
- Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1% (2019)
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015, re-elected 15 Oct 2019) 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015; reconfirmed DO ROSARIO 17 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote (in 2 rounds, if needed) for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2024); prime minister appointed by the president (2019)
election results: Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1% (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015);
- Prime Minister Adriano Afonso MALEIANE (since 3 March 2022);
- note - President NYUSI removed former Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO from office on 3 March 2022 as part of a cabinet reshuffle
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2019 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
2014 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015, re-elected 15 Oct 2019); 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Adriano Afonso MALEIANE (since 3 March 2022); note - President NYUSI removed former Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO (since 17 January 2015; reconfirmed DO ROSARIO 17 January 2020) from office on 3 March 2022 as part of a cabinet reshuffle
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote (in in 2 rounds, rounds if needed) needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 October 2024); prime minister appointed by the president (2019)
election results: 2019 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1% (2019)
2014 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015);
- Prime Minister Adriano Afonso MALEIANE (since 3 March 2022);
- note - President NYUSI removed Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO from office on 3 March 2022 as part of a cabinet reshuffle
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 9 October 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2019 : Filipe NYUSI reelected president in first round;
2014 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Adriano Afonso MALEIANE (since 3 March 2022); note - President NYUSI removed former Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO from office on 3 March 2022 as part of a cabinet reshuffle
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 15 9 October 2024); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2019 : Filipe NYUSI elected reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1%
2014 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
- chief of state:
- President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Adriano MALEIANE (since 3 March 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 9 October 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2019 : Filipe NYUSI reelected president in first round;
2014 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round;
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2015)
head of government: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI (since 15 January 2015); Prime Minister Adriano Afonso MALEIANE (since 3 March 2022); note - President NYUSI removed Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho DO ROSARIO from office on 3 March 2022 as part of a cabinet reshuffle 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president elected directly by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 9 October 2024); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2019 : Filipe NYUSI reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 73.0%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1%
2014 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4%
- chief of state:
- President Daniel Francisco CHAPO (since 15 January 2025)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Delfina LEVI (since 17 January 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president elected directly by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 9 October 2024
- election results:
- 2024 : Daniel CHAPO elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Daniel CHAPO (FRELIMO) 65.2%, Venâncio MONDLANE (PODEMOS) 24.2%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 6.6%
- expected date of next election:
- October 2029
chief of state: President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI Daniel Francisco CHAPO (since 15 January 2015) 2025)
head of government: Prime Minister Adriano MALEIANE Maria Benvinda Delfina LEVI (since 3 March 2022) 17 January 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president elected directly by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 9 October 2024); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 9 October 2024
election results:2019 2024 : Filipe NYUSI reelected Daniel CHAPO elected president in first round; percent of vote - Filipe NYUSI Daniel CHAPO (FRELIMO) 73.0%, 65.2%, Venâncio MONDLANE (PODEMOS) 24.2%, Ossufo MOMADE (RENAMO) 21.9%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 5.1% 6.6%2014 : Filipe NYUSI elected president in first round; percent expected date of vote - Filipe NYUSI (FRELIMO) 57.0%, Afonso DHLAKAMA (RENAMO) 36.6%, Daviz SIMANGO (MDM) 6.4% next election: October 2029
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