Joaquim Chissano
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Joaquim Alberto Chissano 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 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 African Union from 2003 to 2004.
Joaquim Chissano
Chissano in 1972
Chissano meets the President of Brazil, Lula da Silva in 2004.
Joaquim Chissano and Henry Bellingham
Chairperson of the African Union
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The Chairperson of the African Union is the ceremonial head of the African Union (AU) elected by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government for a one-year term. It rotates among the continent's five regions.
Chairperson of the African Union
Gaddafi holding the ceremonial baton after taking over as Chair from Tanzania's Jakaya Kikwete.
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