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19/04/2026
South(ern) Sudanese that ruled South(ern) Sudan from 1972 when the Regional Government called (HEC) was set up upto now.
1. Abel Alier Kwai
Begin: 6th/April/1972
End: 2nd/ Feb/1978
Days: 2127
2. Joseph Lagu Yanga
Begin: 2nd/ Feb/1978
End: 12th/July/1979
Days: 527
3. Peter Gatkuoth Gualdit (Acting)
Begin: 12/July/1979
End: 30th/May/1980
Days: 323
4. Abel Alier Kwai
Begin: 30th/May/1980
End: 5th/October/1981
Days: 493
4. Gismalla Abdalla Rasas
Begin: 5th/October/1981
End: 23rd/June/1982
Days: 261
5. Joseph James Tambura
Begin: 23rd/June/1982
End: 5th/June/1983
Days: 347
President Jaffer Mohammed Nimeri abolished Regional government and created three Regions, James Joseph Tambura reduced to Governor of Equatoria Region. Nimeri was removed from power in 1985.
Transitional Military Council led by Suwar el Dahab revived HEC and appointed James Loro as its President in 1985.
The then Governor of Equatoria Region Peter Cirillo refused the new HEC government to step foot in Juba otherwise he would chop off their heads. The HEC leadership ended in Khartoum. Three regions were retained after Sadiq came to power in 1986.
6. James Loro
About 8 months.
SPLM/A war continued for 21 years. Another Regional government known as Government of Southern Sudan was formed after after Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed in 2005.
The Council of Southern States primarily operated in Khartoum as a tool to employe desperate politicians with zero influence on the South. The 3 Governors continued to report directly to the President of the Republic without the Chair of CCSS
7. Dr John Garang De Mabior
Begin: 9th/July/2005
End: 30th/July/2005
Days: 21
8. Salva Kiir Mayardit (Acting)
Begin: 9th/July/2005
End: 11th/August/2005
Days: 49
9. Salva Kiir Mayardit
Begin: 11th/August/2005
End: 8th/July/2011
Days: 2158
Republic of South Sudan
10. Salva Kiir Mayardit
Begin: 9th/July/2011
- Incumbent
Total of 7 presidents......
3 from Equatoria Region
2 from Uppernile Region
2 from Bhar-ghazal Region
By current States and Administrative areas
Western Equatoria=1
Eastern Equatoria=1
Central Equatoria=1
Northern BG=0
Western BG=1
Warrap=1
Lakes=0
Uppernile= 0
Unity=0
Jonglei=2
Ruweng AA=0
Pibor AA=0
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19/04/2026
Russia told the U.N. Security Council that South Sudan’s government requires “substantive assistance, not criticism,” as Western powers warned that the country’s fragile peace process risks unraveling.
Moscow said ongoing military operations against what she described as “destructive elements” in Jonglei were contributing to instability, while violence elsewhere was disrupting civilian life and forcing displacement.
19/04/2026
US Vice President JD Vance will not lead the US delegation for new talks with Iran in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump tells ABC News, citing security concerns — despite top officials suggesting Vance would make the trip.
Earlier in the day, both the US envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright had indicated that Vance would lead the round of negotiations in Islamabad.
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19/04/2026
🚨Breaking News: South Sudanese artist Achuei Deng Ajiing has reportedly conceived a baby after many years. The news has been welcomed with happiness, and many fans are sending her congratulations and prayers. God bless her 🙏
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