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First Vice President of the
Republic of South Sudan
Flag of South Sudan.svg
Riek Machar VOA photo (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Riek Machar

since 21 February 2020
Appointer President of South Sudan
Inaugural holder Riek Machar
Formation 21 February 2020

The vice president of South Sudan is a very important job. It's the second highest political position in South Sudan. Think of it like being the second-in-command to the president.

Sometimes, a special job called first vice president was also created. This happened in August 2015 for a short time. In 2020, leaders in South Sudan agreed to have five vice presidents working together.

Understanding the Vice President's Role

A vice president helps the president run the country. They step in if the president can't do their job. In South Sudan, this role has changed over time.

Vice Presidents from 2005 to 2020

This section lists the vice presidents of Southern Sudan when it was an autonomous region of Sudan. It also includes vice presidents of the Republic of South Sudan after it became an independent country in 2011.

Party Colors (to help you understand the political groups):      Sudan People's Liberation Movement      Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition      South Sudan Opposition Alliance

Vice Presidents of Southern Sudan (2005–2011)

This list shows the vice presidents when Southern Sudan was still part of Sudan.

Picture Name Time in Office Political Party President
Started Ended
Salva Kiir Mayardit at the White House (cropped).jpg Salva Kiir Mayardit 9 July 2005 30 July 2005 SPLM John Garang
No one in office (30 July – 11 August 2005) Salva Kiir Mayardit
Riek Machar VOA photo (cropped).jpg Riek Machar 11 August 2005 9 July 2011 SPLM

Vice Presidents of the Republic of South Sudan (2011–2020)

This list shows the vice presidents after South Sudan became an independent country.

Picture Name Time in Office Political Party President
Started Ended
Riek Machar VOA photo (cropped).jpg Riek Machar 9 July 2011 23 July 2013 SPLM Salva Kiir Mayardit
No one in office (23 July – 25 August 2013)
James Wani Igga (cropped).jpg James Wani Igga 25 August 2013 21 February 2020 SPLM

First Vice Presidents (2016–2020)

In August 2015, a special agreement was signed to help resolve conflict in South Sudan. This agreement created a new job called 'first vice president'. The president and regular vice president continued their jobs.

The first vice president job was meant to be temporary. It was only for a special period of transition. It would end unless a new decision was made in the country's main laws.

Picture Name Time in Office Political Party President
Started Ended
Riek Machar VOA photo (cropped).jpg Riek Machar 26 April 2016 26 July 2016 SPLM-IO Salva Kiir Mayardit
Taban Deng Gai.png Taban Deng Gai 26 July 2016 21 February 2020 SPLM-IO
(Juba group)

Vice Presidents in the Revitalised Government (Since 2020)

In February 2020, a new government was formed called the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU). This government included five vice presidents. Two new vice presidents were appointed on February 10, 2025, as part of a cabinet change.

Position Picture Name Time in Office Political Party President
Started Ended
First Riek Machar VOA photo (cropped).jpg Riek Machar 21 February 2020 Still in office SPLM-IO Salva Kiir Mayardit
Second James Wani Igga (cropped).jpg James Wani Igga 21 February 2020 10 February 2025 SPLM
No image.svg Benjamin Bol Mel 10 February 2025 Still in office SPLM
Third Taban Deng Gai.png Taban Deng Gai 21 February 2020 Still in office SPLM-IO
(Juba group)
Fourth Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior February 10, 2006.jpg Rebecca Nyandeng Garang 21 February 2020 Still in office SPLM
(Former Detainees group)
Fifth No image.svg Hussein Abdelbagi 21 February 2020 10 February 2025 SSOA
No image.svg Josephine Lagu 10 February 2025 Still in office SSOA

Timeline of Vice Presidents

This timeline shows when each vice president served.

Josephine Lagu Hussein Abdelbagi Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior Benjamin Bol Mel Taban Deng Gai James Wani Igga Riek Machar Salva Kiir Mayardit

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