List of prime ministers of Mozambique

This article lists the prime ministers of Mozambique, since the establishment of the office of prime minister of Portuguese Mozambique in 1974.

The current prime minister is Maria Benvinda Levy. She assumed the office on 15 January 2025.

Prime ministers of Mozambique (1974–present)

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 from: 17/01/2015 till: 03/03/2022 color:frelimo text:"Carlos Agostinho do Rosário"
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See also

• List of presidents of Mozambique
• List of colonial governors of Mozambique
• List of heads of the National Resistance Government of Mozambique

Sources

• http://rulers.org/rulm2.html#mozambique
• http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Mozambique.htm
• African States and Rulers, John Stewart, McFarland
• Guinness Book of Kings, Rulers & Statesmen, Clive Carpenter, Guinness Superlatives Ltd
• Heads of State and Government, 2nd Edition, John V da Graca, MacMillan Press 2000