Luísa Diogo
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Dias and the second or paternal family name is Diogo.
Luísa Dias Diogo (born 11 April 1958) is a Mozambican politician who served as Prime Minister of Mozambique from February 2004 to January 2010. She replaced Pascoal Mocumbi, who had been prime minister for the previous nine years. Before becoming prime minister, she was Minister of Planning and Finance, and she continued to hold that post until February 2005.[1]
Quick Facts 3rd Prime Minister of Mozambique, President ...
Luísa Diogo | |
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3rd Prime Minister of Mozambique | |
In office 17 February 2004 – 16 January 2010 | |
President | Joaquim Chissano Armando Guebuza |
Preceded by | Pascoal Mocumbi |
Succeeded by | Aires Ali |
Minister of Economy and Finance | |
In office 2000–2005 | |
Preceded by | Tomaz Salomão |
Succeeded by | Manuel Chang |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-04-11) 11 April 1958 (age 66) Magoé, Portuguese Mozambique |
Political party | FRELIMO |
Alma mater | Eduardo Mondlane University University of London |
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She was the first female prime minister of Mozambique. Diogo represents the party FRELIMO, which has ruled the country since independence in 1975.[2]