Salva Kiir faces nepotism backlash after appointing daughter to top post

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir is facing accusations of nepotism after appointing his daughter to a top government post.

Adut Salva Kiir has been named Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes, a job formerly occupied by the current vice president.  

Analysts say the move is part of Kiir’s broader efforts to consolidate power and create a political dynasty.  

Adut Kiir has never before held a government job but has been…