Esperança Machavela

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Esperança Machavela
Esperança Machavela
Minister of Justice
In office
February 11, 2005 – March 10, 2008
Succeeded by Maria Benvida Levy
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

  1. ^ Owen, Olly. "New-Mozambican President Fills Cabinet Holes, Appoints Regional Governors", World Markets Analysis, World Markets Research Centre, 2005-02-14. 
  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 on 2008-04-06.
  4. ^ "Mozambique: Guebuza Reshuffles Government", AllAfrica.com, 2008-03-11. Retrieved on 2008-04-06. 
  5. ^ "Moz president 'does it again'", Independent Online, 2008-03-11. Retrieved on 2008-04-06. 
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