List of heads of state of South Sudan
This is the list of heads of state of South Sudan , that is, all presidents . South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011 . Since then, the president has also been the country's head of government .
So far there is only one president of the independent Republic of South Sudan :
# | image | Name (life data) |
Taking office | Resignation | Political party |
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Salva Kiir Mayardit (* 1951) |
July 9, 2011 | in office | independent |