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Who were Cabo Verdeās first president and prime minister after independence?
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Following Cabo Verde's independence on July 5, 1975, the country's first president and prime minister were:
- President: Aristides Pereira, who served as the secretary-general of the PAIGC.12
- Prime Minister: Pedro Pires, who served as a military commander.12