President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau | |
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Presidente da República da Guiné-Bissau (Portuguese) | |
since 27 February 2020 | |
Residence | Presidential Palace, Bissau |
Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Luís Cabral |
Formation | 24 September 1973 |
Salary | 3 million XOF[1] or 12283 Int$ annually |
Website | presidencia |
This article lists the presidents of Guinea-Bissau, since the establishment of the office of president in 1973.
Since Guinea-Bissau's unilateral declaration of independence from Portugal on 24 September 1973, there have been six presidents, five acting presidents and three interim military leaders. The current holder of the office is Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who took office on 27 February 2020 after being elected in the 2019 presidential election.