Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Jorge Carlos Fonseca | Movement for Democracy | 9 September 2011 |
| Prime Minister | José Maria Neves | African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde | 1 February 2001 |
The Prime Minister is the head of the government and as such proposes other ministers and secretaries of state. The Prime Minister is nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the President. The President is the head of state and is elected by popular vote for a five-year term; the most recent elections were held in 2006.
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