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Elections in Eritrea
Sovereign state
Elections in Eritrea: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Isaias Afwerki.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Isaias Afwerki live
Head of state & government - People's Front for Democracy and Justice
In office since
1 January 1993
Party
People's Front for Democracy and Justice
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
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Capital
Asmara
Population
3 497 000
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly
Established
1993
Currency
nakfa
Official language
English
Capital
Asmara
Region
Africa
Area
117,600 km2
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Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Eritrea?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Eritrea?
The head of state and government is Isaias Afwerki (People's Front for Democracy and Justice).
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.