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Executive branch South Sudan, in 15 editions.

The entry for South Sudan published Executive branch in 15 editions of 15, from 2011 to 2025. The text changed in 11 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.

editions changed the text
11
the first edition with it
2011
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Executive branch” (2011 to 2025).

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chief of state:
President Salva KIIR Mayardit (since 9 July 2011)
head of government:
President Salva KIIR Mayardit (since 9 July 2011)
cabinet:
National Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly
election/appointment process:
president directly elected by simple-majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term)
most recent election date:
11-15 April 2010
election results:
2010: Salva KIIR Mayardit elected leader of then-Southern Sudan; percent of vote - Salva KIIR Mayardit (SPLM) 93%, Lam AKOL (SPLM-DC) 7%
expected date of next election:
scheduled for 2015 but has been postponed multiple times, currently to be held in December 2026

note: the president is both chief of state and head of government

chief of state: President Salva KIIR Mayardit (since 9 July 2011)
head of government: President Salva KIIR Mayardit (since 9 July 2011)
cabinet: National Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by simple majority simple-majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent
election last held on 11 to 15 date: 11-15 April 2010 (originally scheduled for 2015 but postponed several times, currently to be held in December 2024)
election results:
2010: Salva KIIR Mayardit elected leader of then-Southern Sudan; percent of vote - Salva KIIR Mayardit (SPLM) 93%, Lam AKOL (SPLM-DC) 7%
expected date of next election: scheduled for 2015 but has been postponed multiple times, currently to be held in December 2026

note: the president is both chief of state and head of government

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Central Intelligence Agency. “South Sudan: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 2011–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/south-sudan/executive-branch.

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