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Samora Machel

First president of independent Mozambique and revolutionary leader

  • Politician
  • 1933–1986
  • Chilembene, Gaza
Samora Machel

Biography

Samora Moisés Machel was a Mozambican politician and revolutionary, the first president of independent Mozambique. Born in 1933 in Chilembene, Gaza province, he was a central figure in the struggle for Mozambique's independence.

Main works

  • Political speeches and writings
  • The Struggle Continues

Awards and recognition

  • President
  • Independence Leader

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