Background
Branco, Joaquim Rafael was born in 1953.
Branco, Joaquim Rafael was born in 1953.
Bachelor of Science in International Relations, University Havana, Cuba.
Teacher history & Portuguese, 1973. General coordinator National Radio. Chief department political affairs Ministry Foreign Affairs.
Secretary-general Secretary State Education & Culture, 1982—1984. Minister information Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, Sáo Tomé, 1982-1984, minister economic affairs, minister foreign affairs, 2000—2001, minister public works, 2003, prime minister, since 2008. Permanent representative United Nations, New York City, 1984-1992.
President Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe Social Democratic Party.
Married; 2 children.