List of Presidents of Seychelles
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Presidents of Seychelles (1976–Present)
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)| Tenure | Portrait | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Seychelles Seychelles Seychelles , officially the Republic of Seychelles , is an island country spanning an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar.... |
Independent from United Kingdom | |||
| 29 June 1976 to 5 June 1977 | Sir James Mancham James Mancham Sir James Richard Marie Mancham KBE was the first President of Seychelles from 1976 to 1977.-Political background:... , President |
SDP | Deposed in a coup d'etat | |
| 5 June 1977 to 16 April 2004 | France-Albert René France-Albert René France-Albert René was the long-time socialist President of Seychelles from 1977 to 2004. He is known by government officials and party members as "the Boss". His name is often given as simply Albert René or F.A... , President |
SPPF | Retired | |
| 16 April 2004 to Present | James Michel James Michel Colonel James Alix Michel is a Seychellois politician who has been President of Seychelles since April 16, 2004. He previously served as Vice-President under his predecessor, France-Albert René, from 1996 to 2004... , President |
SPPF/PP | ||
Affiliations
- SDP - Seychelles Democratic PartySeychelles Democratic PartyThe Seychelles Democratic Party is a political party in Seychelles. It was founded by Sir James Mancham in 1964, and governed the country from 1976 to 1977. After a time in exile in the United Kingdom, Mancham returned to the islands following the Seychelles' transition to democracy in 1993. He has...
- SPPF - Seychelles People's Progressive Front
- PP - People's Party (renamed Seychelles People's Progressive Front)
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See also
- SeychellesSeychellesSeychelles , officially the Republic of Seychelles , is an island country spanning an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar....
- Politics of SeychellesPolitics of SeychellesPolitics of Seychelles takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President of Seychelles is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government...
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- Vice President of SeychellesVice President of SeychellesThe Vice President of Seychelles is the second highest position in the Seychelles. The position was created in 1996.-Vice Presidents of Seychelles :-Affiliations:...
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- Politics of Seychelles
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