See also lists of incumbents, List of national leaders
Presidents of Guinea-Bissau, 1973-present Luís de Almeida Cabral: 24 September 1973 - 14 November 1980 João Bernardo Vieira: 14 November 1980 - 7 May 1999 Malam Bacai Sanhá (acting): 14 May 1999 - 17 February 2000 Kumba Ialá: 17 February 2000 - 14 September 2003 Veríssimo Correia Seabra (interim): 14 September - 28 September 2003 Henrique Rosa (interim): 28 September 2003 -