African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde
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The African Party of Independence of Cape Verde (Portuguese: Partido Africano da Independência de Cabo Verde, PAICV) is a democratic socialist political party in Cape Verde. It was formerly a Marxist–Leninist communist party and the sole legal party in the country from 1981 to 1990. Its members are nicknamed "os tambarinas" (the tamarinds) in Portuguese, and they identify themselves with the color yellow.
Not to be confused with African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde.
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African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde Partido Africano da Independência de Cabo Verde | |
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Abbreviation | PAICV |
Leader | Rui Semedo |
Secretary | Julião Varela |
Founder | Aristides Pereira |
Founded | 20 January 1981; 43 years ago (1981-01-20) |
Split from | PAIGC |
Headquarters | Praia, Santiago Island, Sotavento Group, Cape Verde |
Youth wing | Juventude do PAICV (JPAI) |
Women's wing | Federação Nacional das Mulheres do PAICV (FNM–PAI) |
Membership (2021) | 33,509[1] |
Ideology | |
Political position | Centre-left to left-wing |
International affiliation | Socialist International |
Colors | Red, green and yellow |
Seats in the National Assembly | 30 / 72 |
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