Rasaque Silvano Manhique is the Mayor of Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. As head of the Maputo Municipal Council, he is responsible for overseeing the city’s administration, infrastructure, and public services. Manhique has also been serving as the President of the General Assembly of the Union of Portuguese-Speaking Capital Cities (UCCLA) for the 2024–2026 term, strengthening cooperation among Lusophone capitals. Since taking office, he has emphasized transparency, anti-corruption measures, and citizen-oriented governance as his key priorities. Under his leadership, the municipality has launched several major urban initiatives, including the development of a new USD 525 million sanitary landfill to replace open dumps, and infrastructure projects such as the opening of Rua Miriam Makeba in KaMavota district. He has also focused on improving urban mobility, enforcing parking regulations, and expanding neighborhood administrative services. In his public statements, Manhique envisions Maputo as “the beautiful city of acacias and jacarandas,” promoting sustainable development and participatory management. While detailed biographical information such as his early career and education is not widely available, Manhique is recognized for his pragmatic leadership style and his efforts to enhance urban governance and environmental sustainability in Maputo.