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Joaquim Alberto Chissano 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. 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 Afri…
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politics · Mozambican politician (born 1939) · politician · minister · also Joaquim Chissano, Joaquim Alberto Chissano, Chissano
Born 22 October 1939 · Q208355
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“For me it is very relaxing and very simple - I just keep quiet and chant the mantras. The results have been scientifically proven. Many of my ministers find it enhances their capacity to work.”
Was appointed Honorary President of the new International Association of Friends of the Algerian Revolution
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Awarded The City of Athens Democracy Award (2018).
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Awarded North–South Prize (2015).
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Human Rights Watch: Joaquim Chissano, Mozambique
Chissano has spoken out in favor of LGBT rights in Africa
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Chissano wrote an article for The Huffington Post about water scarcity in Africa
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Awarded Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership (2007).
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Kofi Annan announced the former President of Mozambique as the winner of the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
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Was awarded the inaugural $5 million Prize for Achievement in African Leadership awarded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
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Awarded Chatham House Prize (2006).
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Career landmark: Chairperson of the African Union (2003–2004).
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“political peace and balance in nature in my country.”
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Awarded Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword (1997).
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Chissano received an honorary degree from Maharishi Vedic University in MERU, Holland and in 1994 negotiated an agreement with Maharishi Heaven on Earth Development for the agricultural development of 20 million hectares
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Chissano learned the Transcendental Meditation technique and introduced it to other government officials and their families
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By negotiating a peace treaty with the rebel forces that "promised no prosecutions or punishments" and gave them 50% of the positions in the Mozambican army
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Awarded Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (1990).
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Career landmark: President of Mozambique (1986–2005).
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When Samora Machel's presidential aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain in South Africa
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Awarded Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class (1985).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry (1984).
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Career landmark: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique (1975–1987).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Mozambique (1974–1975).
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Went to Tanzania where he participated on the political movement that resulted in the foundation of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) and a year later he abandoned his studies to move to Tanzania in order to s
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Born 1939-10-22.
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