Afonso Dhaklama was the leader of the anti-Communist group Renamo. He was head of Renamo when they plotted to instigate civil war in Mozambique. He ran for president three times, twice against Chissano and once against Guebuza. However, he lost every time. He is the figurehead of the Renamo party and a symbol in Mozambique for anti-socialism and anti-Marxism. Dhaklama was a streak in Mozambique for being a rebel and has in multiple occasions proclaimed his anti-government views. He was the go-to guy for the United States when they wanted to eliminate Socialism in Mozambique. We has charged with trying to get into the government and removing the "detrimental ideals."