Mr Chissano, who took over in 1986, has privatised more than 900 of 1, 250 state firms.

ECONOMIST: Mozambique

President Chissano's recent reintroduction of conscription may count against him in next year's general election.

ECONOMIST: Mozambique

Although Mr Chissano now makes similar noises, some Mozambicans have not forgiven Frelimo for its past radicalism.

ECONOMIST: Maturing Mozambique | The

No tenders were called for: Mr Blanchard secured the concession directly by negotiation with President Joaquim Chissano's government.

ECONOMIST: Southern Africa

What happens, ask Mozambicans, if Mr Chissano holds on to executive power but Frelimo loses control of the legislature?

ECONOMIST: Maturing Mozambique | The

Mr Chissano's answer, given on November 30th, is that this will not happen.

ECONOMIST: Maturing Mozambique | The

Presisdent Chissano said the project would help drive Mozambique out of poverty.

BBC: News | Africa | South Africa and Mozambique launch road project

In 1986, Joaquim Chissano was chosen to take over as President of Mozambique following the death of Samora Machel in a plane crash in South Africa.

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The South African President, Nelson Mandela, and President Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique have officially launched the construction of the Maputo Highway - a toll road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican port and capital of Maputo.

BBC: News | Africa | South Africa and Mozambique launch road project