Alec Erwin vs Salva Kiir Mayardit

Alec Erwin was appointed as South Africa's Minister of Trade and Industry under President Thabo Mbeki. He oversaw the country's trade policy during the post-apartheid era, implementing liberalization measures and negotiating trade agreements.

Erwin led negotiations for the South Africa-European Union Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement (TDCA). The agreement provided preferential trade access to EU markets for South African goods while phasing out tariffs over 12 years.

Erwin oversaw the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policies in the trade and industry sector. These policies aimed to increase black ownership and management of South African businesses, though they faced criticism for benefiting a small elite.

Erwin resigned as Minister of Trade and Industry following President Mbeki's resignation. His departure marked the end of a 12-year tenure during which South Africa's trade policy shifted from protectionism to greater global integration.

Salva Kiir became the first President of the Republic of South Sudan after the country gained independence from Sudan following a referendum. His presidency began with high hopes for peace and development.

Salva Kiir accused Vice President Riek Machar of plotting a coup, leading to a violent split in the ruling party and the outbreak of the South Sudanese Civil War. The conflict caused tens of thousands of deaths and a severe humanitarian crisis.

Kiir signed the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) with Riek Machar and other opposition groups. The agreement aimed to end the civil war and establish a unity government.