List of presidents of Seychelles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of theRepublic of Seychelles |
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| Residence | State House, Victoria, Mahé |
| Term length | Five years,
renewable once
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Seychelles (1993) |
| Inaugural holder | James Mancham |
| Formation | 29 June 1976 |
| Deputy | Vice-President of Seychelles |
| Salary | R94,000/US$6,896 monthly |
| Website | http://www.statehouse.gov.sc |
Seychelles is a beautiful island country located in the Indian Ocean. Like many countries around the world, it has a special leader called a President. The President is the head of the country and plays a very important role in guiding the nation. This article will introduce you to the people who have served as President of the Republic of Seychelles since it became an independent country.
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The Presidents of Seychelles
What Does a President Do?
The President of Seychelles is the main leader of the country. They are responsible for making sure the government works well. This includes representing Seychelles to other countries, managing the country's economy, and ensuring the well-being of all citizens. The President lives and works at the State House in Victoria, the capital city.
How Presidents Are Chosen
In Seychelles, the President is chosen by the people through elections. When someone is elected President, they serve for five years. A President can be re-elected only one more time, meaning they can serve a maximum of two terms in office. This rule helps ensure that different leaders have the chance to guide the country over time. This important rule is written in the Constitution of Seychelles, which is like the country's main rulebook.
Leaders of Seychelles
Here is a list of the people who have held the important role of President in Seychelles. You will see their names, when they were in office, and which political party they belonged to.
- Political parties
Seychelles Democratic Party (SDP) Seychelles People's United Party (SPUP) → Seychelles People's Progressive Front (SPPF) → People's Party (PP) → United Seychelles (US) Seychelles National Party (SNP)
- Symbols
Elected without opposition
| No. | Portrait | Name (Born–Died) |
Elected | Time in Office | Political Party (Coalition) |
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| Started | Ended | Total Time | |||||
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Sir James Mancham (1939–2017) |
— | 29 June 1976 | 5 June 1977 (Removed from office) |
341 days | SDP |
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France-Albert René (1934–2019) |
1979 1984 1989 1993 1998 2001 |
5 June 1977 | 14 July 2004 (Stepped down) |
27 years, 39 days | SPUP later renamed SPPF |
| 3 |  |
James Michel (born 1944) |
2006 2011 2015 |
14 July 2004 | 16 October 2016 (Stepped down) |
12 years, 94 days | SPPF later renamed PP |
| 4 |  |
Danny Faure (born 1962) |
— | 16 October 2016 | 26 October 2020 | 4 years, 10 days | PP later renamed US |
| 5 |  |
Wavel Ramkalawan (born 1961) |
2020 | 26 October 2020 | Still in office | 4 years, 364 days | SNP (LDS) |
Presidential Terms Timeline
This timeline shows when each president served in office. It also shows which political party they belonged to during their time as the country's leader.
See also
