List of heads of state of Eritrea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of theState of Eritrea |
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| Executive branch of the Eritrean Government | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | President's Office, Asmara |
| Appointer | National Assembly† |
| Term length | Five years; renewable once† |
| Inaugural holder | Isaias Afwerki |
| Formation | 24 May 1993 |
| Deputy | Chairman of the National Assembly (de jure) |
| Salary | 90,000 Eritrean nakfa/6,000 USD annually |
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The President of Eritrea is the most important leader in the country. This person is the head of state, meaning they represent Eritrea to the world. They are also the head of government, which means they lead the country's daily operations. Plus, they are the commander-in-chief of the Eritrean Defence Forces, leading the military.
Since Eritrea became independent in 1993, Isaias Afwerki has been the only president.
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Who is the President of Eritrea?
The President of Eritrea holds a very powerful position. They are responsible for making big decisions for the country. This includes leading the government and guiding the armed forces.
How Long Does a President Serve?
In many countries, a president serves for a set number of years, called a "term limit." For example, they might serve for four or five years and can only be elected a certain number of times.
In Eritrea, the country's constitution says a president's term should be five years. It also says they can be re-elected only once. However, this part of the constitution has not yet been put into full effect. This means that elections have not been held, and the current president has stayed in office without these fixed term limits.
Leaders of Eritrea Since 1991
Before Eritrea officially became independent in 1993, it had a temporary government. The leader of this government was called the Secretary-General.
- Isaias Afwerki was the Secretary-General of the Provisional Government of Eritrea from April 27, 1991, to May 24, 1993. During this time, Eritrea was preparing for its independence.
- Isaias Afwerki then became the first President of the State of Eritrea on May 24, 1993. He has been the president ever since.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Gobernantes de Eritrea para niños
