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Elections in Cape Verde
parliamentary republic
Elections in Cape Verde: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Francisco Carvalho; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Francisco Carvalho live
Head of government - African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde
In office since
19 June 2026
Party
African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde
Head of state
José Maria Neves
Region
Africa
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Next election
-
Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Praia
Population
555 988
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of Cape Verde
Established
1975
Currency
Cape Verdean escudo
Official language
Portuguese
Capital
Praia
Region
Africa
Area
4,033 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2026 - Ulisses Correia e Silva Francisco Carvalho
peaceful - no coup recorded
2016 - José Maria Neves Ulisses Correia e Silva
peaceful - no coup recorded
2001 - Gualberto do Rosário José Maria Neves
peaceful - no coup recorded
2000 - Carlos Veiga Gualberto do Rosário
peaceful - no coup recorded
1991 - Pedro Pires Carlos Veiga
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Cape Verde?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Cape Verde?
The head of government is Francisco Carvalho (African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde).
When was the last election in Cape Verde?
The most recent was the Cape Verdean presidential election on 1 October 2026.
What type of government does Cape Verde have?
Cape Verde is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-10-30.