Esperança Machavela
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Minister of Justice
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| In office February 11, 2005 – March 10, 2008 |
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| Succeeded by | Maria Benvida Levy |
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| Nationality | Mozambican |
| Profession | Jurist |
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]
[edit] References
- ^ Owen, Olly. "New-Mozambican President Fills Cabinet Holes, Appoints Regional Governors", World Markets Analysis, World Markets Research Centre, 2005-02-14.
- ^ "Guebuza Completes His Government", Agencia de Informacao de Mocambique, AllAfrica, Inc, 2005-02-11.
- ^ Mozambique Ministers. Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership (2008-03-12). Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ "Mozambique: Guebuza Reshuffles Government", AllAfrica.com, 2008-03-11. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ "Moz president 'does it again'", Independent Online, 2008-03-11. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
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