| | 30 June & 21 July 1996 Presidential Elections |
 | | There election was contested by four candidates: Incumbent president Miguel Trovoada, former president (1975-1991) Manuel Pinto da Costa, Alda Bandeira, a former foreign minister (1991-1993), and former prime minister (1994-1995) Carlos da Graça. |
 | | In early August the Supreme Court declared that it was unable to adjudicate on the appeal made by da Costa, and recommended that the government seek international legal arbitration. |
 | | However, on 20 August da Costa withdrew his challenge and Trovoada was confirmed as president. |
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