1999 Mozambican general election

Joaquim Chissano

Joaquim Chissano

General elections were held in Mozambique between 3 and 5 December 1999 to elect a president and the Assembly of the Republic.

Incumbent president Joaquim Chissano won a narrow victory against Afonso Dhlakama, whilst Chissano's FRELIMO party won the Assembly elections, taking 133 of the 250 seats.

Voter turnout for the elections was around 68–70%.