Salva Kiir Mayardit
President of South Sudan
Salva Kiir Mayardit, also known as Salva Kiir, is a South Sudanese politician who has been 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... Wikipedia
Born: 1951 (age 72 years), Gogrial, South Sudan
Spouse: Mary Ayen Mayardit
Previous offices: First Vice President of Sudan (2005–2011), Acting President of South Sudan (2005–2005), and Vice President of South Sudan (2005–2005)
Presidential terms: July 9, 2011 – and July 30, 2005 – August 11, 2005
Office: President of South Sudan since 2011
Organization founded: South Sudan People's Defence Forces