According to aceinland, the national flag of South Sudan is a tricolor flag, consisting of three horizontal stripes of black, red, and green. The top stripe is black, the middle stripe is red, and the bottom stripe is green. A white triangle pointing towards the hoist side of the flag contains a blue star that symbolizes unity.
The black color on the flag represents the people of South Sudan and their identity as an African nation. The red color stands for their struggle for freedom and independence from Sudan. The green stands for prosperity and hope for a better future. The triangle with a blue star represents unity among all citizens in South Sudan as well as peace between nations in Africa.
The national flag of South Sudan was officially adopted on May 16th 2011, shortly after South Sudan declared independence from Sudan. It was designed by South Sudanese artist Ismail Hassan Ismail with assistance from other artists from various African countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
The design was chosen because it incorporates several symbols important to the country: the black color represents the African heritage of its people, while red stands for their struggle for freedom and independence; green stands for hope and prosperity; white represents peace; and Finally, blue symbolizes unity among all citizens in South Sudan as well as peace between nations in Africa.
The design also follows certain traditional African patterns: each stripe has equal widths which represent balance within society; each color has its own meaning which helps to create an Overall, positive message; finally, all three colors are connected to one another which symbolizes how different individuals can come together to form one nation with shared values and goals.
Overall, this national flag captures many aspects of South Sudan’s history, culture, values and aspirations for a better future — making it a fitting representation of this proud nation’s identity!
Presidents of South Sudan
Salva Kiir Mayardit is the current president of South Sudan. He was born on 13 September 1951 in Akon, Unity State. He joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) in 1983 and rose to the rank of major general in 1989. He was appointed Vice President of Sudan in 2002 and became President of South Sudan in 2011 following its independence from Sudan.
Salva Kiir has been a major figure in South Sudan’s politics since its independence and has served as president since 2011. He is a member of the Dinka ethnic group, the largest ethnic group in South Sudan, and is considered one of the most influential political figures in the region.
Kiir has been criticized for his alleged involvement in human rights violations including extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests, forced displacement, and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. Despite these criticisms, he has remained popular among many South Sudanese people due to his role as a leader during their struggle for independence from Sudan.
Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon is another important figure in South Sudanese politics. Born on 3 June 1956, he is an ethnic Nuer who has served as Vice President since 2016 following a peace agreement between Kiir’s government and rebel forces led by Machar’s faction. Prior to this appointment he had served as First Vice President from 2011-2013 but was removed from office due to disagreement with Salva Kiir over power sharing arrangements between different factions within South Sudanese government.
Machar is considered one of the most influential political figures within South Sudan due to his role as leader during their struggle for independence from Sudan as well as his prominent role within both SPLM/A and SPLM-IO rebel groups during civil war that followed independence declaration (2011-2016). He has also been criticized for alleged involvement with human rights violations such as extrajudicial killings, torture and arbitrary arrests committed by both sides during civil war period (2011-2016).
Taban Deng Gai is another prominent figure within South Sudanese politics who currently serves as the First Vice President of South Sudan. Born in 1964, Deng is an ethnic Nuer who served as the Governor of Unity State from 2011-2013 and was appointed to his current position in 2016. Prior to this he had served as Minister of Mining from 2005-2011 and Chairman of SPLM/A in Unity State from 2001-2005. He has been criticized for his alleged involvement with human rights violations committed by forces under his command during civil war period (2011-2016).
Prime Ministers of South Sudan
Salva Kiir Mayardit is the Prime Minister of South Sudan. He was born on 13 September 1951 in Gogrial, South Sudan, and is an ethnic Dinka. He has held the post since 2005, when he was appointed by President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan to lead the Government of National Unity after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Kiir has served as President of South Sudan since 2011, following its independence from Sudan.
Kiir is a veteran leader who played a key role in South Sudan’s struggle for independence from Sudan during the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983–2005). He has been criticized for his alleged involvement in human rights violations including extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests, forced displacement, and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. Despite these criticisms, he remains popular among many South Sudanese people due to his role as a leader during their struggle for independence from Sudan.
Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon is another important figure in South Sudanese politics and currently serves as Prime Minister of South Sudan. Born on 3 June 1956, he is an ethnic Nuer who previously served as First Vice President from 2011-2013 but was removed from office due to disagreement with Salva Kiir over power sharing arrangements between different factions within South Sudanese government.
Machar is considered one of the most influential political figures within South Sudan due to his role as leader during their struggle for independence from Sudan as well as his prominent role within both SPLM/A and SPLM-IO rebel groups during civil war that followed independence declaration (2011-2016). He has also been criticized for alleged involvement with human rights violations such as extrajudicial killings, torture and arbitrary arrests committed by both sides during civil war period (2011-2016).
Taban Deng Gai is another prominent figure within South Sudanese politics who currently serves as Prime Minister since 2016. Born in 1964, Deng is an ethnic Nuer who served as Governor of Unity State from 2011-2013 and Chairman of SPLM/A in Unity State from 2001-2005 prior to being appointed to this position. He has been criticized for his alleged involvement with human rights violations committed by forces under his command during civil war period (2011-2016).
James Wani Igga is another major figure in South Sudanese politics and servesas Vice President since 2012 following appointment by Salva Kiir Mayardit. Born on 28 October 1959 in Juba Town in Central Equatoria State, he is an ethnic Shilluk and a prominent member of SPLM/A. He has been criticized for his alleged involvement with human rights violations committed by forces under his command during the civil war (2011-2016).
