African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde

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.

African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde
Partido Africano da Independência de Cabo Verde
AbbreviationPAICV
LeaderRui Semedo
SecretaryJulião Varela
FounderAristides Pereira
Founded20 January 1981 (1981-01-20)
Split fromPAIGC
HeadquartersPraia, Santiago Island, Sotavento Group, Cape Verde
Youth wingJuventude do PAICV (JPAI)
Women's wingFederação Nacional das Mulheres do PAICV (FNM–PAI)
Membership (2021)33,509
Ideology
Political positionCentre-left to left-wing
International affiliationSocialist International
ColorsRed, green and yellow
     
Seats in the National Assembly
30 / 72
Party flag
Website
www.paicv.cv
  • Politics of Cape Verde
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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