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José Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmão GCMG (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛ ɐlɨˈʃɐ̃dɾɨ ʃɐˈnɐnɐ ɣuʒˈmɐ̃w]; born 20 June 1946) is an East Timorese politician. He has served as the 6th prime minister of East Timor since 2023, previously serving in that position from 2007 to 2015. [1]
Jun 16, 2024 · Xanana Gusmão (born June 20, 1946, Manatulo, East Timor) is an East Timorese independence leader and politician who served as the first president (2002–07) and as prime minister (2007–15; 2023– ) of East Timor.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, the prime minister and minister of defense and security of Timor-Leste. From his early years as a journalist and FRETILIN leader, to his imprisonment and release by Indonesia, to his role in the independence struggle and the transitional process.
Jul 1, 2023 · DILI - Timor-Leste’s first democratically elected head of state, Mr Xanana Gusmao, returned to power on Saturday, eight years after he resigned as prime minister of South-east Asia’s youngest...
Jul 1, 2023 · Former East Timor independence fighter Xanana Gusmao has been sworn in as prime minister of Asia’s youngest country after his party won the parliamentary election in May.
Jul 3, 2023 · The former independence fighter and president won the parliamentary election in May and formed a coalition government with the Democratic Party. He faces economic and social challenges in Asia’s youngest country, where poverty and corruption are widespread.
Jul 1, 2023 · DILI, 01 june 2023 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste’s Charismatic leader and former President of the Republic, José Alexandre Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has today been sworn in as the new prime minister in a formal ceremony, replacing his predecessor Taur Matan Ruak who has been served this position since 22 june 2018.
