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Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Maldives

President of Maldives

Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Maldives Assumed office: 17 November 2023 Mohamed Muizzu, a civil engineer and politician, became the eighth President of the Maldives after winning the 2023 election. Previously, he served as mayor of Malé and as Minister for Housing and Infrastructure, roles in which he pushed large-scale urban development and public...Read More »

David Adeang, President of Nauru

President of Nauru

David Adeang, President of Nauru Assumed office: 30 October 2023 David Adeang became President of Nauru in October 2023 following the removal of Russ Kun in a parliamentary vote of no confidence. Adeang has long been a central figure in Nauruan politics, serving multiple terms as Speaker of Parliament and holding key ministerial portfolios...Read More »

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore

President of Singapore

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore Assumed office: 14 September 2023 Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an economist and veteran statesman, became the ninth President of Singapore in September 2023 after winning a landslide victory in the presidential election. He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister, Senior Minister, and long-time Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Internationally,...Read More »

Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia

President of Latvia

Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs became President of Latvia on 8 July 2023 after serving as foreign minister for more than a decade. He has been a key figure in Latvia’s diplomacy during a period of heightened regional security concerns, and he is known for a pragmatic and pro-European approach. Born in...Read More »

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria

President of Nigeria

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as President of Nigeria on 29 May 2023 after a long career in politics that included serving as Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. He played a central role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress and has pursued...Read More »

Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro

President of Montenegro

Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović, an economist and cofounder of the Europe Now Movement, won Montenegro’s presidency in 2023. He first gained prominence as Minister of Economic Development, advocating wage and tax reforms and a more investment friendly environment, combined with an outlook that emphasizes European Union integration. Born in 1986 in...Read More »

Wesley Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia

President of Micronesia

Wesley Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina became the 10th President of the Federated States of Micronesia in May 2023, elected by the FSM Congress. He previously served as Governor of Chuuk State and later as Speaker of Congress, which gave him deep experience in the country’s federal and...Read More »

Christine Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago

President of Trinidad and Tobago

Christine Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago Christine Kangaloo, a lawyer and veteran parliamentarian, became President of Trinidad and Tobago in March 2023. She previously served as President of the Senate and held ministerial roles, including Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs. Her presidency underscores continuity in...Read More »

Ram Chandra Poudel, President of Nepal

President of Nepal

Ram Chandra Poudel, President of Nepal Ram Chandra Poudel (born October 6, 1944, in Tanahun District, Nepal) is the third President of Nepal, taking office on March 13, 2023. A veteran member of the Nepali Congress party, he has been active in politics for more than six decades and is regarded as a key...Read More »

Petr Pavel, President of Czech Republic

President of Czech Republic

Petr Pavel, President of Czech Republic (since Mar 9, 2023) Petr Pavel is a Czech politician and retired army general who has served as the 4th President of the Czech Republic since 9 March 2023. Born on 1 November 1961 in Planá, then part of Czechoslovakia, he comes from a military family and spent...Read More »

Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus

President of Cyprus

Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, a diplomat and former foreign minister, won the Cypriot presidency in February 2023 as an independent supported by centrist parties. His priorities have included efforts to restart talks on the Cyprus issue and to strengthen Cyprus’s regional and European partnerships. Born in Paphos in 1973, Christodoulides studied...Read More »

Võ Văn Thưởng, President of Vietnam

President of Vietnam

Võ Văn Thưởng, President of Vietnam Võ Văn Thưởng served as President of Vietnam beginning in March 2023, following the resignation of Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. A long time Communist Party cadre, he previously sat on the Politburo and served as the Party’s standing secretary of the Secretariat, as well as holding senior roles in...Read More »

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil

President of Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to Brazil’s presidency on 1 January 2023 after serving two earlier terms from 2003 to 2010. A former metalworker and trade union leader, Lula’s third term has emphasized social programs, Amazon protection, and rebuilding Brazil’s standing in global diplomacy. His...Read More »

Nataša Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia

President of Slovenia

Nataša Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar is a Slovenian attorney, author, and former journalist who was elected President of Slovenia in December 2022. She previously served as the country’s first Information Commissioner, where she became a leading voice on access to public information and data protection. After her term she ran...Read More »

Dina Boluarte, President of Peru

President of Peru

Dina Boluarte, President of Peru Dina Boluarte is a Peruvian lawyer and civil servant who became the first woman to serve as President of Peru in December 2022 after Congress removed Pedro Castillo. Before entering the presidency she served as Vice President and as Minister of Development and Social Inclusion, following a long career...Read More »

Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy

Prime Minister of Italy

Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy (since Oct 22, 2022) Giorgia Meloni (born 15 January 1977) is an Italian politician who has been serving as the prime minister of Italy since 22 October 2022, the first woman to hold this position. A member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2006, she has led the...Read More »

Mahamat Déby, President of Chad (since Oct 10, 2022)

President of Chad

Mahamat Déby, President of Chad (since Oct 10, 2022) Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno (born 1 January 1984), also known as Mahamat Kaka, is a Chadian army general serving as the transitional president of Chad. He is the son of the late Chadian President Idriss Déby. He gained power as the president of the Transitional...Read More »

Captains Regent, San Marino

Captains Regent Captains Regent are the two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino. They are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country’s legislative body. Normally the Regents are chosen from parties in coalition and serve a six-month term. The investiture of the Captains Regent takes place...Read More »