Heads of the National Resistance Government of Mozambique
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The National Resistance Government of Mozambique was in place from the start of the civil war against the central government of Mozambique
in 1975 until an accord was reached with the government on 9 October 1992.
, was named Resistencia Nacional Moçambicana (MNR) from 1975 to 1978. After 1978, this changed to Resistencia Nacional Moçambicana (RENAMO).
of the National Resistance Government of Mozambique, the term year, their political affiliation, and additional notes. Dates given in italics indicate de facto
continuation of office.
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique , is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest...
in 1975 until an accord was reached with the government on 9 October 1992.
Affiliations
The incumbents held affiliations with the conservative political group in Mozambique. This group, the Mozambican National ResistanceMozambican National Resistance
The Mozambican National Resistance is a conservative political party in Mozambique led by Afonso Dhlakama. It fought against the FRELIMO in the Mozambican Civil War and against the ZANU movement led by Robert Mugabe from 1975 to 1992....
, was named Resistencia Nacional Moçambicana (MNR) from 1975 to 1978. After 1978, this changed to Resistencia Nacional Moçambicana (RENAMO).
Timeline
The following shows each incumbentIncumbent
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of the National Resistance Government of Mozambique, the term year, their political affiliation, and additional notes. Dates given in italics indicate de facto
De facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
continuation of office.
| Term | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | start of civil war against the central government | ||
| 1975 to 1978 | André Matsangaissa André Matsangaissa André Matade Matsangaissa was a Mozambican anti-communist rebel and the first leader of the Rhodesian-backed Mozambican National Resistance .... , Chairman |
MNR | |
| 1978 to 1987 | Afonso Dhlakama Afonso Dhlakama Afonso Marceta Macacho Dhlakama is a Mozambican politician and the leader of RENAMO, an anti-communist guerrilla organization that fought the FRELIMO government in the Mozambican Civil War before signing a peace agreement and becoming an opposition political party in the early 1990s.Dhlakama was... , Chairman |
RENAMO | 1981: occupation of majority of the interior of Mozambique |
| 1987 to 9 October 1992 | Afonso Dhlakama Afonso Dhlakama Afonso Marceta Macacho Dhlakama is a Mozambican politician and the leader of RENAMO, an anti-communist guerrilla organization that fought the FRELIMO government in the Mozambican Civil War before signing a peace agreement and becoming an opposition political party in the early 1990s.Dhlakama was... , President of National Council |
RENAMO | 7 August 1992: Truce signed with the government of Mozambique |
| 9 October 1992 | Accord with the government; end of civil war |