Esperança Machavela

Esperança Machavela
Minister of Justice
In office
February 11, 2005 – March 10, 2008
Succeeded byMaria Benvida Levy
Personal details
NationalityMozambican
ProfessionJurist

Esperança Machavela is a Mozambican jurist and politician.

Machavela was appointed as Minister of Justice by President Armando Guebuza on February 11, 2005, when Guebuza named his new government shortly after taking office.[1] Prior to her appointment, she had worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and had served as an ambassador to Portugal.[2][3] She was removed from office (along with foreign minister Alcinda Abreu and transport minister Antonio Munguambe) on March 10, 2008, and was succeeded by Maria Benvida Levy, a former judge of the Maputo City Court.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Owen, Olly (2005-02-14). "New-Mozambican President Fills Cabinet Holes, Appoints Regional Governors". World Markets Analysis. World Markets Research Centre.
  2. ^ "Guebuza Completes His Government". Agencia de Informacao de Mocambique. AllAfrica, Inc. 2005-02-11.
  3. ^ "Mozambique Ministers". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership. 2008-03-12. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
  4. ^ "Mozambique: Guebuza Reshuffles Government". AllAfrica.com. 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
  5. ^ "Moz president 'does it again'". Independent Online. 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2008-04-06.


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