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Salva Kiir

President of South Sudan since 2011

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Salva Kiir Mayardit is a South Sudanese politician who has served as the President of South Sudan since its independence on 9 July 2011. Prior to independence, he was the President of the Government of Southern Sudan, as well as First Vice President of Sudan, from 2005 to 2011. He was named Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) in 2005, following the death of John Garang.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bahr el Ghazal wd
Citizenship
South Sudan, Sudan wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, minister wd
Political party
Sudan People's Liberation Movement wd
Spouse
Mary Ayen Mayardit wd
Social media
X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

  • Minister of Cabinet Affairs (2018–2019)
  • Minister of Higher Education (2017–2018)
  • Minister of Health of South Sudan (2015–2015)
  • President of South Sudan (since 9 July 2011)
  • Minister of Higher Education (2011–2011)
  • Vice President of Sudan (11 August 2005 – 9 July 2011)
  • President of Southern Sudan (30 July 2005 – 9 July 2011)
  • Vice President of South Sudan (9 July 2005 – 30 July 2005)
  • Vice-President of Southern Sudan (9 July 2005 – 11 August 2005)

Questions

When was Salva Kiir born?
Salva Kiir was born on 13 September 1951 in Bahr el Ghazal.
What positions has Salva Kiir held?
Positions held by Salva Kiir include: Minister of Cabinet Affairs (2018–2019); Minister of Higher Education (2017–2018); Minister of Health of South Sudan (2015–2015); President of South Sudan (since 9 July 2011); Minister of Higher Education (2011–2011).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Salva Kiir · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q57315 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Salva Kiir Mayardit.jpg by Photo Credit: Jenny Rockett (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Salva Kiir". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/salva-kiir. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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