Salva Kiir

Salva Kiir is the president of South Sudan, the world's newest country, which gained independence in 2011. He has been a key political leader since South Sudan's path to independence, serving as vice president before becoming president in 2011. Kiir is a member of the Dinka ethnic group and has played a significant role in both the country's independence movement and its political development. His leadership has faced challenges, including internal conflicts and efforts to build national unity. Overall, Kiir is a central figure in South Sudan’s ongoing process of establishing stability and governance.