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Executive branch Nauru, in 35 editions.
The entry for Nauru published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- 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 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
president, Cabinet
president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 12 December 1989)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 9 December 1989 (next to be held December 1992); results - Bernard DOWIYOGO elected by Parliament
- Parliament:
- last held on 9 December 1989 (next to be held December 1992);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (18 total) independents 18
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 12 December 1989)
President:
last held 9 December 1989 (next to be held December 1992); results - Bernard
DOWIYOGO elected by Parliament
Parliament:
last held on 9 December 1989 (next to be held December 1992); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (18 total) independents 18
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 19 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1995); results - Bernard DOWIYOGO elected by Parliament
- Parliament:
- last held on 14 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1995);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (18 total) independents 18
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 12 December 1989)
president, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 12 December 1989)
last held 9 December 1989 19 November 1992 (next to be held December 1992); NA November 1995); results - Bernard
Bernard DOWIYOGO elected by Parliament
Parliament:
last held on 9 December 1989 14 November 1992 (next to be held December 1992); NA November 1995); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (18 total) independents 18
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 12 December 1989)
The entry for Nauru did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 12 December 1989);
- election last held 19 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1995);
- results - Bernard DOWIYOGO elected by Parliament
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president from the parliament
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Bernard DOWIYOGO
(since 12 December 1989); election last held 19 November 1992 (next to
be held NA November 1995); results - Bernard DOWIYOGO elected by
Parliament
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president from the parliament
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Lagumot HARRIS (since 22 November 1995) was elected by Parliament; election last held 18 November 1995 (next to be held NA November 1998)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
chief of state and head of government: President Bernard DOWIYOGO Lagumot HARRIS
(since 12 December 1989); 22 November 1995) was elected by Parliament; election last
held 19 18 November 1992 1995 (next to1995); results - Bernard DOWIYOGO elected by 1998)
Parliament
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president from the parliament among members
of Parliament
- chief of state:
- President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government :
- President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 8 February 1997 (next to be held NA 2000)
- election results :
- Kinza CLODUMAR elected president; percent of Parliament vote - NA
note: President CLODUMAR is the country's fifth president in five months
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997); note
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government : President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term;
election last held 8 February 1997 (next to be held NA 2000)
election results : Kinza CLODUMAR elected president; percent of
Parliament vote - NA
note: President CLODUMAR is the country's fifth president in five
months
- chief of state:
- President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 8 February 1997 (next to be held NA 2000)
- election results:
- Kinza CLODUMAR elected president; percent of Parliament vote-NA
note: President CLODUMAR is the country's fifth president in five months
chief of state: President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997); note- the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government : government: President Kinza CLODUMAR (since 8 February 1997);note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term;
election last held 8 February 1997 (next to be held NA 2000)
election results : results: Kinza CLODUMAR elected president; percent of
Parliament vote - NA vote-NA
note: President CLODUMAR is the country's fifth president in five
months
- chief of state:
- President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 17 June 1998); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 17 June 1998); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 17 June 1998 (next to be held NA 2001)
- election results:
- Bernard DOWIYOGO elected president; percent of Parliament vote--NA
note: former President Kinza CLODUMAR was deposed in a no-confidence vote
chief of state: President Kinza CLODUMAR Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 8 February 1997); 17 June 1998);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kinza CLODUMAR Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 8 February 1997); 17 June 1998);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term;
election last held 8 February 1997 17 June 1998 (next to be held NA 2000) 2001)
election results: Kinza CLODUMAR Bernard DOWIYOGO elected president; percent of
Parliament vote-NA vote--NA
note: former President Kinza CLODUMAR is the country's fifth president was deposed in five a no-confidencemonths vote
- chief of state:
- President Rene HARRIS (since NA 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Rene HARRIS (since NA 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 27 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- Rene HARRIS elected president; percent of Parliament vote - NA
note: former President Bernard DOWIYOGO was deposed in a no-confidence vote
chief of state: President Bernard DOWIYOGO Rene HARRIS (since 17 June 1998); NA 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
note--the
head of government: President Bernard DOWIYOGO Rene HARRIS (since 17 June 1998); NA 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term;17 June 1998 27 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2001) 2002)
election results: Bernard DOWIYOGO Rene HARRIS elected president; percent ofvote--NA vote - NA
note: former President Kinza CLODUMAR Bernard DOWIYOGO was deposed in a no-confidence
- chief of state:
- President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 19 April 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Bernard DOWIYOGO (since 19 April 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term;
- election last held 8 April 2000 (next to be held NA 2003) election results: Bernard DOWIYOGO elected president by a vote in Parliament of nine to eight note: former President Rene HARRIS was deposed in a no-confidence vote;
- this is the eighth change of government in Nauru since the fall of the Lagumont HARRIS government in a no-confidence motion in early November 1996;
- six of the last eight governments have resulted because of parliamentary no-confidence motions
chief of state: President Rene HARRIS Bernard DOWIYOGO (since NA 1999); 19 April 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentRene HARRIS Bernard DOWIYOGO (since NA 1999); 19 April 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government27 8 April 1999 2000 (next to be held NA 2002)2003) election results: Rene HARRIS Bernard DOWIYOGO elected president; percent of Parliament president by a vote - NAin Parliament of nine to eight note: former President Bernard DOWIYOGO Rene HARRIS was deposed in a no-confidence vote vote; this is the eighth change of government in Nauru since the fall of the Lagumont HARRIS government in a no-confidence motion in early November 1996; six of the last eight governments have resulted because of parliamentary no-confidence motions
- chief of state:
- Acting President Derog GIOURA (since 10 March 2003) following death of President Bernard DOWIYOGO note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term;
- election last held 8 March 2003 (next to be held NA 2004);
- following Rene HARRIS' resignation, Bernard DOWIYOGO was elected president
- election results:
- Rene HARRIS elected president;
- percent of Parliamentary vote - NA%;
- replaced by Bernard DOWIYOGO 9 January 2003 following a no-confidence vote;
- HARRIS reinstated 17 January 2003, then gives up presidency 18 January and DOWIYOGO is elected president;
- DOWIYOGO dies 10 March 2003;
- with 9 votes over 8 for Kinza CLODUMAR, Derog GIOURA was named acting president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- head of government:
- Acting President Derog GIOURA (since 10 March 2003) following death of President Bernard DOWIYOGO note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
Rewritten: too little of the 2001 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Acting President Derog GIOURA (since 10 March 2003) following death of President Bernard DOWIYOGO note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 8 March 2003 (next to be held NA 2004); following Rene HARRIS' resignation, Bernard DOWIYOGO was elected president
election results: Rene HARRIS elected president; percent of Parliamentary vote - NA%; replaced by Bernard DOWIYOGO 9 January 2003 following a no-confidence vote; HARRIS reinstated 17 January 2003, then gives up presidency 18 January and DOWIYOGO is elected president; DOWIYOGO dies 10 March 2003; with 9 votes over 8 for Kinza CLODUMAR, Derog GIOURA was named acting president
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
head of government: Acting President Derog GIOURA (since 10 March 2003) following death of President Bernard DOWIYOGO note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Rene HARRIS (since 8 August 2003) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 29 May 2003 (next to be held NA 2006)
note: Ludwig SCOTTY was removed from the presidency in a no-confidence vote 8 August 2003; Rene HARRIS became president
- election results:
- Ludwig SCOTTY elected president 29 May 2003; Ludwig SCOTTY 10 parliamentary votes, Kinza CLODUMAR 7
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- head of government:
- President Rene HARRIS (since 8 August 2003) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: Acting President Derog GIOURA Rene HARRIS (since 10 March 8 August 2003) following death of President Bernard DOWIYOGO note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 8 March 29 May 2003 (next to be held NA 2004); following Rene HARRIS' resignation, Bernard DOWIYOGO 2006)
note: Ludwig SCOTTY was elected removed from the presidency in a no-confidence vote 8 August 2003; Rene HARRIS became president
election results: Rene HARRIS elected president; percent of Parliamentary vote - NA%; replaced by Bernard DOWIYOGO 9 January 2003 following a no-confidence vote; HARRIS reinstated 17 January 2003, then gives up presidency 18 January and DOWIYOGO is Ludwig SCOTTY elected president; DOWIYOGO dies 10 March president 29 May 2003; with 9 votes over 8 for Ludwig SCOTTY 10 parliamentary votes, Kinza CLODUMAR, Derog GIOURA was named acting president CLODUMAR 7
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
head of government: Acting President Derog GIOURA Rene HARRIS (since 10 March 8 August 2003) following death of President Bernard DOWIYOGO note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 26 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 26 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 23 October 2004 (next to be held NA 2007)
- election results:
- Ludwig SCOTTY was unopposed in the parliamentary elections for president
chief of state: President Rene HARRIS Ludwig SCOTTY (since 8 August 2003) 26 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 26 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 29 May 2003 23 October 2004 (next to be held NA 2006) 2007)
note: Ludwig SCOTTY was removed from the presidency in a no-confidence vote 8 August 2003; Rene HARRIS became president
election results: Ludwig SCOTTY elected president 29 May 2003; Ludwig SCOTTY 10 parliamentary votes, Kinza CLODUMAR 7 was unopposed in the parliamentary elections for president
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
head of government: President Rene HARRIS (since 8 August 2003) note -is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 22 June 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 22 June 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 23 October 2004 (next to be held NA 2007)
- election results:
- Ludwig SCOTTY was unopposed in the parliamentary elections for president
chief of state: President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 26 October 22 June 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 26 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 22 June 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 23 October 2004 (next to be held NA 2007)
election results: Ludwig SCOTTY was unopposed in the parliamentary elections for president
- chief of state:
- President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 22 June 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 22 June 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 28 August 2007 (next to be held in 2010)
- election results:
- Ludwig SCOTTY 14, Marcos STEVEN 3
chief of state: President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 22 June 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 22 June 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 23 October 2004 28 August 2007 (next to be held NA 2007) in 2010)
election results: Ludwig SCOTTY was unopposed in the parliamentary elections for president 14, Marcos STEVEN 3
- chief of state:
- President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - President Ludwig SCOTTY defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 19 December 2007
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 19 December 2007 (next to be held in 2010)
- election results:
- NA
chief of state: President Ludwig SCOTTY Marcus STEPHEN (since 22 June 2004); 19 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - President Ludwig SCOTTY (since 22 June 2004) defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 19 December 2007
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held 28 August 19 December 2007 (next to be held in 2010)
election results: Ludwig SCOTTY 14, Marcos STEVEN 3 NA
- chief of state:
- President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - President Ludwig SCOTTY defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 19 December 2007
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a three-year term; election last held 19 December 2007 (next to be held in 2010)
- election results:
- NA
chief of state:
President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - President Ludwig SCOTTY defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 19 December 2007
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of Parliament parliament
elections:
president elected by Parliament parliament for a three-year term; election last held 19 December 2007 (next to be held in 2010)
election results:
NA
- chief of state:
- President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a three-year term; election last held on 1 November 2010 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Marcus STEPHEN reelected in a parliamentary vote of 11 to 6
chief of state:
President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Marcus STEPHEN (since 19 December 2007); note - President Ludwig SCOTTY defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 19 December 2007 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament for a three-year term; election last held 19 December 2007 on 1 November 2010 (next to be held in 2010) 2013)
election results:NA Marcus STEPHEN reelected in a parliamentary vote of 11 to 6
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- chief of state:
- President Sprent DABWIDO (since 15 November 2011); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Sprent DABWIDO (since 15 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a three-year term; election last held on 10 November 2011 (next to be held in 2014)
- election results:
- a no-confidence vote on 15 November 2011 removed Frederick PITCHER as president after six days; Sprent DABWIDO elected in a parliamentary vote of 9 to 8
chief of state:
President Marcus STEPHEN Sprent DABWIDO (since 19 December 2007); 15 November 2011); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Marcus STEPHEN Sprent DABWIDO (since 19 December 2007) 15 November 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament for a three-year term; election last held on 1 10 November 2010 2011 (next to be held in 2013) 2014)
election results:Marcus STEPHEN reelected a no-confidence vote on 15 November 2011 removed Frederick PITCHER as president after six days; Sprent DABWIDO elected in a parliamentary vote of 11 9 to 6 8
- chief of state:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a three-year term; election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Baron WAQA elected in a parliamentary vote of 13 to 5
chief of state:
President Sprent DABWIDO Baron WAQA (since 15 November 2011); 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Sprent DABWIDO Baron WAQA (since 15 November 2011) 11 June 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament for a three-year term; election last held on 10 November 2011 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2014) 2016)
election results:a no-confidence vote on 15 November 2011 removed Frederick PITCHER as president after six days; Sprent DABWIDO Baron WAQA elected in a parliamentary vote of 9 13 to 8 5
- chief of state:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a three-year term; election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Baron WAQA elected president on 11 June 2013
chief of state:
President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of parliament Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament Parliament for a three-year term; election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Baron WAQA elected in a parliamentary vote of 13 to 5 president on 11 June 2013
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament for a 3-year renewable term; election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Baron WAQA reelected president on 11 June 2013; Parliament vote - Baron WAQA (independent) 13, Roland KUN (Nauru First) 5
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament for a
elections:three-year 3-year renewable term; election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:elected reelected president on 11 June 2013 2013; Parliament vote - Baron WAQA (independent) 13, Roland KUN (Nauru First) 5
- chief of state:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Baron WAQA reelected president on 11 June 2013; Parliament vote - Baron WAQA (independent) 13, Roland KUN (Nauru First) 5
chief of state: President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a 3-year renewable term; second term); election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
election results: Baron WAQA reelected president on 11 June 2013; Parliament vote - Baron WAQA (independent) 13, Roland KUN (Nauru First) 5
- chief of state:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Baron WAQA reelected president; Parliament vote - Baron WAQA (independent) 13, Roland KUN (Nauru First) 5
chief of state: President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Baron WAQA (since 11 June 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 June 2013 (next to be held in 2016)
election results: Baron WAQA reelected president on 11 June 2013; president; Parliament vote - Baron WAQA (independent) 13, Roland KUN (Nauru First) 5
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Lionel AINGIMEA (since 27 August 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lionel AINGIMEA (since 27 August 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 August 2019 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Lionel AINGIMEA elected president; Parliament vote - Lionel AINGIMEA (independent) 12, David ADEANG (Nauru First) 6
chief of state: President Baron WAQA Lionel AINGIMEA (since 11 June 2013); 27 August 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Baron WAQA Lionel AINGIMEA (since 11 June 2013) 27 August 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 June 2013 27 August 2019 (next to be held in 2016) 2022)
election results: Baron WAQA reelected Lionel AINGIMEA elected president; Parliament vote - Baron WAQA Lionel AINGIMEA (independent) 13, Roland KUN 12, David ADEANG (Nauru First) 5 6
- chief of state:
- President Russ KUN (since 28 September 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Russ KUN (since 28 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 September 2022 (next to be held in 2025)
- election results:
- Russ KUN elected president unopposed
chief of state: President Lionel AINGIMEA Russ KUN (since 27 August 2019); 28 September 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lionel AINGIMEA Russ KUN (since 27 August 2019) 28 September 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 August 2019 28 September 2022 (next to be held in 2022) 2025)
election results: Lionel AINGIMEA Russ KUN elected president; Parliament vote - Lionel AINGIMEA (independent) 12, David ADEANG (Nauru First) 6 president unopposed
- chief of state:
- President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament for 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 October 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- David ADEAGN elected president over Delvin THOMA, 10-8
chief of state: President Russ KUN David ADEANG (since 28 September 2022); 30 October 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Russ KUN David ADEANG (since 28 September 2022) 30 October 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament for 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 September 2022 30 October 2023 (next to be held in 2025) 2026)
election results: Russ KUN David ADEAGN elected president unopposed over Delvin THOMA, 10-8
- chief of state:
- President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
- head of government:
- President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament for 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 October 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
2023: David ADEAGN elected president over Delvin THOMA, 10-8
2022: Russ KUN elected president unopposed
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2023)
head of government: President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament for 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 October 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2023: David ADEAGN elected president over Delvin THOMA, 10-8
2022: Russ KUN elected president unopposed
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
- head of government:
- President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament for 3-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 14 October 2025
- election results:
2025: David ADEAGN elected president (unopposed)
2023: David ADEAGN elected president over Delvin THOMA, 10-8
- expected date of next election:
- 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
head of government: President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliamentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by Parliament for 3-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on 30 date: 14 October 2023 (next to be held in 2026) 2025
election results:
2025: David ADEAGN elected president (unopposed)
2023: David ADEAGN elected president over Delvin THOMA, 10-82022: Russ KUN elected president unopposed expected date of next election: 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Nauru: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/nauru/executive-branch.