South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has become the latest African leader to appoint a family member to a senior government position, prompting accusations of nepotism.
He appointed his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, as Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes. This makes her one of the president's closest advisers. The position was previously held by Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who was appointed Vice-President in charge of the Economic Cluster in May.
