Incumbent president Joaquim Chissano stepped down after 18 years in power, with five candidates running to succeed him.

Armando Guebuza of the ruling FRELIMO party won, with over 60% of the vote.

FRELIMO also won the Assembly elections, taking 160 of the 250 seats.

Guebuza won with 63.7% of the vote, and took office in February 2005.

Afonso Dhlakama of RENAMO came second with 31.7% of the vote, and announced that he did not recognize the results.