Government of Seychelles: Presidential Republic

Seychelles operates as a presidential representative democratic republic. The President is both head of state and head of government, elected by popular vote for a five‑year term (two‑term limit).

• Executive: President and appointed Council of Ministers.
• Legislative: Unicameral National Assembly (35 members: 26 elected, 9 proportional).
• Judiciary: Independent courts—Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Magistrates' Courts.

The country has a multi‑party system and ranks high on African governance indices.