Rui Semedo
Rui Semedo is a prominent political figure in Cabo Verde, known for his leadership within the PAICV party. He has been vocal about the economic disparities in the country, emphasizing the contradiction between economic growth and the increasing poverty faced by many families. Semedo advocates for inclusive development strategies that ensure the benefits of economic progress reach all citizens, particularly through enhanced employment opportunities and improved social services.
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Rui Semedo lamented the failure to reach an understanding in Parliament regarding the condemnation of the coup in Guinea-Bissau.
Parlamento rejeita voto de condenação ao golpe de Estado na Guiné-Bissau
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-19
Rui Semedo emphasized that the AP-CPLP should not remain silent about the situation in Guinea-Bissau.
AP-CPLP debate situação da Guiné-Bissau
Mozambique· 2025-07-15
Rui Semedo pointed out the importance of implementing mobility between CPLP countries.
Delegados debatem integração na CPLPMozambique· 2025-07-14
Rui Semedo considers the XIV Parliamentary Assembly of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries a moment for reflection on various political, economic, and social aspects for the development of mobility among member states.
Cabo Verde quer debates sobre mobilidade na CPLPMozambique· 2025-07-14Rui Semedo, a deputy from the African Party for the Independence of Cabo Verde, praised Herculano Vieira's contributions during the parliamentary session.
Parlamento aprova voto de pesar por Herculano Vieira e cumpre minuto de silêncioCabo Verde· 2025-07-10
Rui Semedo is the outgoing president who spoke at the beginning of the congress.
Fileiras unidas em torno de Francisco CarvalhoCabo Verde· 2025-07-04
Rui Semedo, the outgoing president of the African Party for the Independence of Cabo Verde (PAICV), emotionally bid farewell to his leadership at the party's 18th National Congress.
Rui Semedo despede-se da liderança com emoção e enaltece cinquentenário da independênciaCabo Verde· 2025-06-28
Francisco Carvalho will succeed Rui Semedo as president of the PAICV.
PAICV prepara Congresso magna com foco nas legislativasCabo Verde· 2025-06-26
Rui Semedo is the predecessor of Francisco Carvalho as the president of PAICV.
Francisco Carvalho vence eleições internasCabo Verde· 2025-05-30
Rui Semedo is mentioned as a former leader of the PAICV party.
“Francisco vai ter alguma dificuldade em enfrentar Ulisses”Cabo Verde· 2025-05-30
Francisco Carvalho will succeed Rui Semedo as the president of PAICV.
Edição1226Cabo Verde· 2025-05-28
Francisco Carvalho will succeed Rui Semedo as the president of PAICV.
Francisco Carvalho vence eleições no PAICVCabo Verde· 2025-05-26Rui Semedo is the current president of PAICV who is not seeking re-election.
Militantes do PAICV votam hoje para escolher novo líderCabo Verde· 2025-05-25Rui Semedo is the president of the PAICV party and announced the election dates.
PAICV marca eleições internas para 25 de Maio e Congresso Nacional para JunhoCabo Verde· 2025-05-10Rui Semedo is the current president of the PAICV whom Jorge Spencer Lima is seeking to replace.
Candidato Jorge Spencer Lima pede serenidade perante decisão do Tribunal ConstitucionalCabo Verde· 2025-03-29Rui Semedo is the current president of PAICV, whose leadership is being challenged in the upcoming elections.
“Sempre estive ligado ao pensamento de Amílcar Cabral de abraçar os outros e garantir o bem-estar do povo”Cabo Verde· 2025-03-29Rui Semedo is the current president of the PAICV who decided not to run for re-election.
“Quero ser o rosto da transformação do partido e do país”Cabo Verde· 2025-03-29
Rui Semedo is the current leader of the PAICV party being succeeded.
Tribunal Constitucional suspende assembleia do PAICVCabo Verde· 2025-03-28Rui Semedo is the current president of the PAICV, whose succession is being contested.
Quatro candidatos confirmados à presidência do PAICVCabo Verde· 2025-03-28
Rui Semedo is the current leader of the PAICV whose succession is being contested.
CNJF do PAICV admite as quatro candidaturas à liderança do partidoCabo Verde· 2025-03-24Rui Semedo highlighted the contradiction of economic growth alongside increasing poverty in Cabo Verde.
Oposição defende crescimento e desenvolvimento económico inclusivo. MpD fala em crescimento sem precedentesCabo Verde· 2025-02-26