List of presidents of Guinea-Bissau Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Emblem of Guinea-Bissau
Incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embaló since 27 February 2020
Residence	Presidential Palace, Bissau
Term length	5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Luís Cabral
Formation	24 September 1973
Salary	3 million XOF or 12283 Int$ annually

This article tells you about the leaders of Guinea-Bissau, called presidents. The job of president was created in 1973 when Guinea-Bissau declared its independence from Portugal.

Since gaining independence on September 24, 1973, Guinea-Bissau has had six official presidents. There have also been five acting presidents and three temporary military leaders. The person who holds the office now is Umaro Sissoco Embaló. He became president on February 27, 2020, after winning the 2019 presidential election.

Presidential Term Limits
List of Presidents and Leaders
Timeline of Presidents
Latest Presidential Election
See also

Presidential Term Limits

In Guinea-Bissau, the president can serve for a maximum of two terms. Each term lasts for five years. This rule is part of the country's constitution. So far, no president has served for the full two terms.

List of Presidents and Leaders

Here is a list of all the people who have served as president or as a temporary leader in Guinea-Bissau.

Understanding Political Parties

In a country, a political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work. They work together to elect their members to public office.

African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) - This party played a big role in Guinea-Bissau's fight for independence.
Party for Social Renewal (PRS)
Movement for Democratic Alternation, Group of 15 (Madem G15)

Other Types of Leaders

Sometimes, leaders come from groups that are not political parties.

Military - This means the country was led by the armed forces.
Independent - An independent leader is someone who does not belong to any political party.

Special Symbols in the List

Denotes acting president - This color means the person was a temporary president, not officially elected for a full term.

No.	Picture	Name (Born–Died)	Elected	Time in Office			Political Party
No.	Picture	Name (Born–Died)	Elected	Started Office	Left Office	How Long	Political Party
1		Luís Cabral (1931–2009) Chairman of the Council of State	1976–77	24 September 1973	14 November 1980 (Removed from power)	7 years, 51 days	PAIGC
2		João Bernardo Vieira (1939–2009) Chairman of the Council of the Revolution	—	14 November 1980	14 May 1984	3 years, 182 days	Military / PAIGC
—		Carmen Pereira (1937–2016) Acting president	—	14 May 1984	16 May 1984	2 days	PAIGC
(2)		João Bernardo Vieira (1939–2009) Chairman of the Council of the Revolution	1984 1989 1994	16 May 1984	7 May 1999 (Removed from power)	14 years, 356 days	PAIGC
(2)		President of the Republic from 29 September 1994	1984 1989 1994	16 May 1984	7 May 1999 (Removed from power)	14 years, 356 days	PAIGC
—		Brigadier general Ansumane Mané (c. 1940–2000) Chairman of the Supreme Command of the Military Junta	—	7 May 1999	14 May 1999	7 days	Military
—		Malam Bacai Sanhá (1947–2012) Acting president	—	14 May 1999	17 February 2000	279 days	PAIGC
3		Kumba Ialá (1953–2014)	1999–2000	17 February 2000	14 September 2003 (Removed from power)	3 years, 209 days	PRS
—		General Veríssimo Correia Seabra (1947–2004) Chairman of the Military Committee for the Restoration of Constitutional and Democratic Order	—	14 September 2003	28 September 2003	14 days	Military
—		Henrique Rosa (1946–2013) Acting president	—	28 September 2003	1 October 2005	2 years, 3 days	Independent
(2)		João Bernardo Vieira (1939–2009)	2005	1 October 2005	2 March 2009 (Died while in office)	3 years, 152 days	Independent
—		Raimundo Pereira (born 1955) Acting president	—	3 March 2009	8 September 2009	189 days	PAIGC
4		Malam Bacai Sanhá (1947–2012)	2009	8 September 2009	9 January 2012	2 years, 123 days	PAIGC
—		Raimundo Pereira (born 1955) Acting president	—	9 January 2012	12 April 2012 (Removed from power)	94 days	PAIGC
—		Major general Mamadu Ture Kuruma (born 1947) Chairman of the Military Command	—	12 April 2012	11 May 2012	29 days	Military
—		Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo (1958–2020) Acting president	—	11 May 2012	23 June 2014	2 years, 43 days	Independent
5		José Mário Vaz (born 1957)	2014	23 June 2014	27 February 2020	5 years, 249 days	PAIGC
6		Umaro Sissoco Embaló (born 1972)	2019	27 February 2020	Incumbent	5 years, 118 days	Madem G15