List of prime ministers of Cape Verde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of theRepublic of Cape Verde |
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Executive branch of the Government of Cape Verde | |
Appointer | José Maria Neves, as President of Cape Verde |
Inaugural holder | Pedro Pires |
Formation | 8 July 1975 |
This article is about the Prime Ministers of Cape Verde. Cape Verde is an island country in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located off the coast of West Africa. The job of Prime Minister started in 1975.
The Prime Minister is the head of the government in Cape Verde. They lead the country's daily operations. They work with the President to make important decisions. The first Prime Minister was Pedro Pires. He started his job on July 8, 1975. The current Prime Minister is Ulisses Correia e Silva. He took office on April 22, 2016.
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Who are the Prime Ministers?
This section lists all the people who have been Prime Minister of Cape Verde. It shows when they started and ended their time in office. It also shows which political party they belonged to.
Political Parties Explained
Here are the main political parties mentioned:
- African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC): This party was important when Cape Verde became independent.
- African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV): This party grew from the PAIGC.
- Movement for Democracy (MpD): This is another major political party in Cape Verde.
No. | Picture | Name (Born–Died) |
Elected | Time in Office | Political Party | ||
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Pedro Pires (born 1934) |
1975 1980 1985 |
8 July 1975 | 4 April 1991 | 15 years, 270 days | PAIGC (until 1981) |
PAICV (from 1981) |
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Carlos Veiga (born 1949) |
1991 1995 |
4 April 1991 | 29 July 2000 | 9 years, 116 days | MpD |
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Gualberto do Rosário (born 1950) |
— | 29 July 2000 | 1 February 2001 | 187 days | MpD |
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José Maria Neves (born 1960) |
2001 2006 2011 |
1 February 2001 | 22 April 2016 | 15 years, 81 days | PAICV |
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Ulisses Correia e Silva (born 1962) |
2016 2021 |
22 April 2016 | Incumbent | 9 years, 95 days | MpD |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served. You can see how long each person was in office. It also shows which political party they belonged to during their time as Prime Minister.

More About Cape Verde's Leaders
To learn more about how Cape Verde is governed, you can check out these links:
- Politics of Cape Verde: This article explains how the government of Cape Verde works.
- List of presidents of Cape Verde: This lists the Presidents of Cape Verde, who are different from the Prime Ministers.