Machel, Samora Moises

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Mozambique nationalist leader, president 1975–86. Machel was active in the liberation front Frelimo from its conception in 1962, fighting for independence from Portugal. He became Frelimo leader in 1966, and Mozambique's first president from independence in 1975 until his death in a plane crash near the South African border.

Blue recalls the clear sky, the Atlantic Ocean, water, and rain. Red represents Namibia's people reflecting their heroism and desire for equal opportunity. White stands for peace and unity. Green symbolizes vegetation and agriculture. Effective date: 21 March 1990. >>