List of presidents of Cape Verde facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Republic of Cabo Verde
National emblem of Cape Verde
Incumbent José Maria Neves since 9 November 2021
Executive branch of the Government of Cape Verde
Residence	Presidential Palace, Praia
Term length	5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Aristides Pereira
Formation	8 July 1975

This article shares information about the presidents of Cape Verde. Cape Verde is an island country located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa. The role of president was created in 1975 when the country became independent. Aristides Pereira was the very first president, starting his term on July 8, 1975. The current president is José Maria Neves, who took office on November 9, 2021.

Presidential Term Limits

How Long Can a President Serve?

In Cape Verde, the president can serve for a specific amount of time. This is called a "term." As of 2021, the Constitution of Cape Verde says that a president can only serve two terms. This rule helps make sure that power is shared and new leaders get a chance to govern. The first president to follow this two-term limit was António Mascarenhas Monteiro in 2001.

Meet the Presidents of Cape Verde

Leaders Who Shaped the Nation

Here is a list of all the people who have served as president of Cape Verde since 1975. You will see their names, when they were elected, and how long they served. You can also see which political party they belonged to.

Political parties

     African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC)      African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV)      Movement for Democracy (MpD)

No.	Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Elected	Term of office			Political party
				Took office	Left office	Time in office
1		Aristides Pereira (1923–2011)	1975 1981 1986	8 July 1975	22 March 1991	15 years, 257 days	PAIGC (until 1981)
							PAICV (from 1981)
2		António Mascarenhas Monteiro (1944–2016)	1991 1996	22 March 1991	22 March 2001	10 years	MpD
3		Pedro Pires (born 1934)	2001 2006	22 March 2001	9 September 2011	10 years, 171 days	PAICV
4		Jorge Carlos Fonseca (born 1950)	2011 2016	9 September 2011	9 November 2021	10 years, 61 days	MpD
5		José Maria Neves (born 1960)	2021	9 November 2021	Incumbent	3 years, 236 days	PAICV

Presidential Timeline

Visualizing Terms in Office

This timeline shows when each president served. It helps you see how long each person was in office and how the leadership changed over the years.

Latest Presidential Election

Choosing the New President

The most recent election for president happened in 2021. In this election, José Maria Neves won and became the fifth president of Cape Verde. He ran as a candidate for the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde.

See also

• Politics of Cape Verde
• List of prime ministers of Cape Verde
• List of colonial governors of Cape Verde