Reports from Juba indicate that South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir is under fire for alleged nepotism following the appointment of his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, to a senior government position.
Adut has been named Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes, a powerful role previously held by the current vice president.
The move has sparked heated debate both within South Sudan and across the region, with critics accusing the president of prioritizing family loyalty over merit.
Opposition figures and civil society activists argue that the appointment reflects a growing culture of favoritism and undermines confidence in the government’s commitment to transparency.
Supporters of Kiir, however, insist that Adut is capable of handling the role and that her appointment is based on trust and competence.
This is not the first time Kiir’s leadership has been criticized for alleged nepotism and favoritism, but the latest development has reignited questions about governance and accountability in South Sudan.
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