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Executive branch Cabo Verde, in 35 editions.
The entry for Cabo Verde published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, prime minister, deputy minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy minister,
- secretaries of state,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, prime minister, deputy minister, secretaries of state, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy minister,
- secretaries of state,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (since 22 March 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Carlos VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- People's National Assembly:
- last held 13 January 1991 (next to be held January 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (79 total) MPD 56, PAICV 23;
- note - this multiparty Assembly election ended 15 years of single-party rule
- President:
- last held 17 February 1991 (next to be held February 1996); results - Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (MPD) received 72.6% of vote
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, deputy minister, secretaries of state, Council of
Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (since 22 March 1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Carlos VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
People's National Assembly:
last held 13 January 1991 (next to be held January 1996); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (79 total) MPD 56, PAICV 23; note - this
multiparty Assembly election ended 15 years of single-party rule
President:
last held 17 February 1991 (next to be held February 1996); results -
Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (MPD) received 72.6% of vote
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
Published as “Elections”
- People's National Assembly:
- last held 13 January 1991 (next to be held January 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (79 total) MPD 56, PAICV 23;
- note - this multiparty Assembly election ended 15 years of single-party rule
- President:
- last held 17 February 1991 (next to be held February 1996); results - Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (MPD) received 72.6% of vote
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy minister,
- secretaries of state,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (since 22 March 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
president, prime minister, deputy minister, secretaries of state, Council ofPeople's National Assembly:
Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (since 22 March 1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Carlos VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
last held 13 January 1991 (next to be held January 1996); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (79 total) MPD 56, PAICV 23; note - this
multiparty Assembly election ended 15 years of single-party rule
President:
last held 17 February 1991 (next to be held February 1996); results -
Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (MPD) received 72.6% of vote
president, prime minister, deputy minister, secretaries of state, Council of
Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (since 22 March 1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January
1991)
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
The entry for Cabo Verde did not include Executive branch.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March 1991; election last held 17 February 1991 (next to be held February 1996); results - Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (independent) received 72.6% of vote
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by prime minister from members of the Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March
1991; election last held 17 February 1991 (next to be held February
1996); results - Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (independent) received
72.6% of vote
head of government: Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho
VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by prime minister from
members of the Assembly
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March 1991) elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February 2001);
- results - Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (independent) received 80.1% of vote
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January 1991) nominated by the People'sNational Assembly and appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by prime minister from members of the Peoples National Assembly
chief of state: President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22
March 1991) elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;1991; election last held 17 18 February 1991 1996 (next to be held NA February1996); 2001); results - Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (independent) received72.6% 80.1% of vote
head of government: Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho
VEIGA (since 13 January 1991) nominated by the People'sNational
Assembly and appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers appointed by prime minister from
members of the Peoples National Assembly
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March 1991)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister from among the members of the People's National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February 2001);
- prime minister nominated by the People's National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro elected president; percent of vote - Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
chief of state: President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 221991) elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February 1991)
2001); results - Antonio Monteiro MASCARENHAS (independent) received
80.1% of vote
head of government: government : Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho
VEIGA (since 13 January 1991) nominated by the People'sNationalAssembly and appointed by the presidentcabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister from
among the members of the Peoples People's National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February
2001); prime minister nominated by the People's National Assembly and
appointed by the president
election results: Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro elected president;
percent of vote - Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February 2001);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro elected president; percent of vote-Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
chief of state: President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March
1991)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho
VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister fromPeople's
National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February
2001); prime minister nominated by the People's National Assembly and
by the president
election results: Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro elected president;
percent of vote - Antonio vote-Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February 2001);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro elected president; percent of vote--Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
chief of state: President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March
March 1991)
head of government: Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho
VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister from among the members of the
National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February
2001); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed
appointed by the president
election results: Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro elected president;
percent of vote-Antonio vote--Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22 March 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA (since 13 January 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 February 1996 (next to be held NA February 2001);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro reelected president; percent of vote - Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
chief of state: President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (since 22
head of government: Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro elected reelected president;vote--Antonio vote - Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1%
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Pedro PIRES (since 22 March 2001) head of government: Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 1991) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister from among the members of the National Assembly elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 and 25 February 2001 (next to be held NA February 2006);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president election results: Pedro PIRES elected president;
- percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%;
- note: the election was won by only twelve votes
chief of state: President Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro Pedro PIRES (since 22 March 1991)2001) head of government: Prime Minister Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho VEIGA Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 13 January 1 February 1991)18 11 and 25 February 1996 2001 (next to be held NA February 2001); 2006); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the presidentAntonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro reelected Pedro PIRES elected president; percent of vote - Antonio MASCARENHAS Monteiro (independent) 80.1% Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%; note: the election was won by only twelve votes
The same text in 3 editions, 2002 to 2004.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Pedro PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 and 25 February 2001 (next to be held NA February 2006);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Pedro PIRES elected president;
- percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%;
- note - the election was won by only twelve votes
chief of state: President Pedro PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 1991) 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 11 and 25 February 2001 (next to be held NA February 2006); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Pedro PIRES elected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%; note: note - the election was won by only twelve votes
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Pedro PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 and 25 February 2001 (next to be held February 2006);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Pedro PIRES elected president;
- percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%;
- note - the election was won by only twelve votes
chief of state: President Pedro PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 11 and 25 February 2001 (next to be held NA February 2006); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Pedro PIRES elected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%; note - the election was won by only twelve votes
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Pedro Verona PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 12 February 2006 (next to be held February 2011);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8%
chief of state: President Pedro Verona PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 11 and 25 12 February 2001 2006 (next to be held February 2006); 2011); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Pedro PIRES elected reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%; note - the election was won by only twelve votes 48.8%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Pedro Verona PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 12 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8%
chief of state: President Pedro Verona PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 12 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8%
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Pedro Verona Rodriques PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 12 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8%
chief of state:
President Pedro Verona Rodriques PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 12 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results:
Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8%
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Pedro Verona Rodrigues PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 February 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8%
chief of state:
President Pedro Verona Rodriques Rodrigues PIRES (since 22 March 2001)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 February 2006 (next to be held in February 2011); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results:
Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8%
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- chief of state:
- President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round runoff on 21 August 2011;
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of vote (second round) - Jorge Carlos FONSECA 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA 46.6%
chief of state:
President Pedro Verona Rodrigues PIRES Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 22 March 2001) 9 September 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 February 2006 (next to be held in 2011); 7 August 2011 with a second round runoff on 21 August 2011; prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results:Pedro PIRES reelected president; percent of vote (second round) - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 51.2%, Jorge Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 48.8% FONSECA 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA 46.6%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round runoff on 21 August 2011;
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of vote (second round) - Jorge Carlos FONSECA 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA 46.6%
chief of state:
President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round runoff on 21 August 2011; prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results:
percent of vote (second round) - Jorge Carlos FONSECA 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA 46.6%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round on 21 August 2011;
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of vote (second round) - Jorge Carlos FONSECA 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA 46.6%
chief of state:
President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round runoff on 21 August 2011; prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results:
percent of vote (second round) - Jorge Carlos FONSECA 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA 46.6%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 1 February 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round on 21 August 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of vote in second round - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA (PAICV) 46.6%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round on 21 August 2011; 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results:(second round) in second round - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA (PAICV) 46.6%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state: President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES Ulisses Correia e SILVA (since 1 February 2001) 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 August 2011 with a second round on 21 August 2011 2 October 2016 (next to be held in 2016); 2021); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: percent of vote in second round - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 53.4%, Manuel Inocencio SOUSA (PAICV) 46.6% 74%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%, other 3%
The same text in 3 editions, 2017 to 2019.
- chief of state:
- President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ulisses CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74%,
- Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%,
- other 3%
chief of state: President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
head of government: Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%, other 3%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ulisses CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 October 2016 (next to be held on 27 December 2020);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74%,
- Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%,
- other 3%
chief of state: President Jorge Carlos FONSECA (since 9 September 2011)
head of government: Prime Minister Ulisses CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021); on 27 December 2020); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%, other 3%
- chief of state:
- President Jose Maria NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ulisses CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held on 17 October 2026);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jose Maria NEVES elected president;
- percent of vote - Jose Maria NEVES (APICV) 51.73%,
- Carlos Veiga (MFD) 42.37%,
- Casimiro de Pina (Independent) 1.81%,
- Fernando Rocha Delgado (Independent) 1.36%,
- Helio Sanches (Independent) 1.14%,
- Gilson Alves (Independent) 0.84%,
- Joaquim Monteiro (Independent) 0.74%
- Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74%,
- Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%,
- other 3%
African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (APICV)
Movement for Democracy (MFD)
chief of state: President Jorge Carlos FONSECA Jose Maria NEVES (since 9 September 2011) November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Ulisses CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 17 October 2016 2021 (next to be held on 27 December 2020); 17 October 2026); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Jose Maria NEVES elected president; percent of vote - Jose Maria NEVES (APICV) 51.73%, Carlos Veiga (MFD) 42.37%, Casimiro de Pina (Independent) 1.81%, Fernando Rocha Delgado (Independent) 1.36%, Helio Sanches (Independent) 1.14%, Gilson Alves (Independent) 0.84%, Joaquim Monteiro (Independent) 0.74%
Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%, other 3%
African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (APICV)
Movement for Democracy (MFD)
- chief of state:
- President Jose Maria NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ulisses CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held in October 2026);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president (2021)
- election results:
- election results: 2020: Jose Maria NEVES elected president;
- percent of vote - Jose Maria NEVES (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro DE PINA (Independent) 1.8%, Fernando Rocha DELGADO (Independent) 1.4%, Helio SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%
- election results:
2015: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president;
African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (APICV)
Movement for Democracy (MFD)
chief of state: President Jose Maria NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Ulisses CORREIA E. SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held on 17 in October 2026); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president (2021)
election results: election results: 2020: Jose Maria NEVES elected president; percent of vote - Jose Maria NEVES (APICV) 51.73%, (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos Veiga (MFD) 42.37%, VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro de Pina DE PINA (Independent) 1.81%, 1.8%, Fernando Rocha Delgado DELGADO (Independent) 1.36%, 1.4%, Helio Sanches (Independent) SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson Alves (Independent) 0.84%, ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim Monteiro (Independent) 0.74% MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%
election results: 2015: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74%, 74.1%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 23%, 22.5%, other 3% (2021)
African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (APICV)
Movement for Democracy (MFD)
- chief of state:
- President Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Ulisses CORREIA e SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held in October 2026);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2020: Jose Maria Pereira NEVES elected president;
- percent of vote - Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro DE PINA (Independent) 1.8%, Fernando Rocha DELGADO (Independent) 1.4%, Helio SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%
2016: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president;
chief of state: President Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Ulisses CORREIA E. e SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held in October 2026); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president (2021)
election results: election results:
2020: Jose Maria Pereira NEVES elected president; percent of vote - Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro DE PINA (Independent) 1.8%, Fernando Rocha DELGADO (Independent) 1.4%, Helio SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%election results: 2015: 2016: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74.1%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 22.5%, other 3% (2021) 3.4%
African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (APICV)
Movement for Democracy (MFD)
- chief of state:
- President Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Ulisses CORREIA e SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held in October 2026);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2020: Jose Maria Pereira NEVES elected president;
- percent of vote - Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro DE PINA (independent) 1.8%, Fernando Rocha DELGADO (independent) 1.4%, Helio SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%
2016: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president;
chief of state: President Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Ulisses CORREIA e SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held in October 2026); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results:
2020: Jose Maria Pereira NEVES elected president; percent of vote - Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro DE PINA (Independent) (independent) 1.8%, Fernando Rocha DELGADO (Independent) (independent) 1.4%, Helio SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%
2016: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74.1%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 22.5%, other 3.4%
- chief of state:
- President Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Ulisses CORREIA e SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 17 October 2021
- election results:
- 2020: Jose Maria Pereira NEVES elected president;
- percent of vote - Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro DE PINA (independent) 1.8%, Fernando Rocha DELGADO (independent) 1.4%, Helio SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%
2016: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president;
- expected date of next election:
- October 2026
chief of state: President Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (since 9 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Ulisses CORREIA e SILVA (since 22 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 October 2021 (next to be held in October 2026); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
most recent election date: 17 October 2021
election results:
2020: Jose Maria Pereira NEVES elected president; percent of vote - Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (PAICV) 51.7%, Carlos VEIGA (MPD) 42.4%, Casimiro DE PINA (independent) 1.8%, Fernando Rocha DELGADO (independent) 1.4%, Helio SANCHES (independent) 1.14%, Gilson ALVES (independent) 0.8%, Joaquim MONTEIRO (independent) 3.4%
2016: Jorge Carlos FONSECA reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge Carlos FONSECA (MPD) 74.1%, Albertino GRACA (independent) 22.5%, other 3.4%
expected date of next election: October 2026
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