Politics & Government Guide in Sao Tome And Principe
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
São Tomé and Príncipe is a stable semi-presidential republic with President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova and Prime Minister Américo d'Oliveira Dos Ramos leading since 2021 and 2025 respectively. The country maintains a multi-party system with regular elections and peaceful power transfers. Presidential elections are scheduled for 2026.
Government Type
Unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic
Legal System
Mixed legal system of civil law based on the Portuguese model and customary law
Head of State
President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova(since 2021)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Américo d'Oliveira Dos Ramos(Independent Democratic Action)since 2025
Legislature
Voting Rights
Universal suffrage at age 18 for citizens
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