President of the Republic of Cabo Verde | |
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Presidente de Cabo Verde (Portuguese) | |
since 9 November 2021 | |
Executive branch of the Government of Cape Verde | |
Residence | Presidential Palace, Praia |
Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Aristides Pereira |
Formation | 8 July 1975 |
This article lists the presidents of Cape Verde, an island country in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa, since the establishment of the office of president in 1975. Aristides Pereira was the first person to hold the office, taking effect on 8 July 1975. The incumbent is José Maria Neves, having taken office on 9 November 2021.