List of Presidents of Seychelles: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Seychelles from 1976 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Seychelles, former presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Seychelles: Patrick Herminie (in office since 2025).

Presidents of Seychelles in order, with years in office

James Mancham

Served: 1976–1977

First president of independent Seychelles; overthrown in the coup of 5 June 1977.

France-Albert René

Served: 1977–2004

Took power in the 1977 coup and led for 27 years until he resigned in July 2004.

James Michel

Served: 2004–2016

Succeeded René and resigned in October 2016.

Danny Faure

Served: 2016–2020

Succeeded Michel and lost the 2020 election.

Wavel Ramkalawan

Served: 2020–2025

Won the 2020 election, the first victory for an opposition candidate since independence; lost the 2025 runoff.

Patrick Herminie

Served: 2025–present

Defeated Ramkalawan in the October 2025 runoff and was sworn in as the sixth president on 26 October 2025.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Seychelles

Who is the current president of Seychelles?

The current head of state of Seychelles is Patrick Herminie, in office since 2025.

Who were the previous presidents of Seychelles?

The presidents and heads of state of Seychelles listed on this page, in order, are: James Mancham, France-Albert René, James Michel, Danny Faure, Wavel Ramkalawan, Patrick Herminie.

Who was the first president of Seychelles?

James Mancham was the first president of Seychelles, in office 1976–1977.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of Seychelles; BBC and TRT reports on the October 2025 runoff (checked Nov 2026). Seychelles has had six presidents since 1976.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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