South Sudan

Country South Sudan
Capital Juba
Continent Africa
Currency South Sudanese pound(SSP)
Languages English, Bari, Dinka, Murle, Nuer & Zande

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Introduction

Egypt attempted to colonize the region of southern Sudan by establishing the province of Equatoria in the 1870s. Islamic Mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a British force was able to overthrow the Mahdist regime. An Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was established the following year with Equatoria being the southernmost of its eight provinces. The isolated region was largely left to itself over the following decades, but Christian missionaries converted much of the population and facilitated the spread of English. When Sudan gained its independence in 1956, it was with the understanding that the southerners would be able to participate fully in the political system. When the Arab Khartoum government reneged on its promises, a mutiny began that led to two prolonged periods of conflict (1955-1972 and 1983-2005) in which perhaps 2.5 million people died - mostly civilians - due to starvation and drought. Ongoing peace talks finally resulted in a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in January 2005. As part of this agreement the south was granted a six-year period of autonomy to be followed by a referendum on final status. The result of this referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Independence was attained on 9 July 2011.

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South Sudan - Wikipedia
South Sudan - CIA World Fact Book

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What has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan? - Al JazeeraWhat has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?  Al Jazeera

South Sudan: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis - April - June 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis - April - June 2025  ReliefWeb

South Sudan defends UAE-funded hospital near Sudan border - Sudan TribuneSouth Sudan defends UAE-funded hospital near Sudan border  Sudan Tribune

Can a home-grown telecoms firm connect South Sudan to the world? - The EconomistCan a home-grown telecoms firm connect South Sudan to the world?  The Economist

South Sudan - Access Constraints Map, 31 July 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan - Access Constraints Map, 31 July 2025  ReliefWeb

South Sudan took 8 migrants from the US. It wants something in return. - PoliticoSouth Sudan took 8 migrants from the US. It wants something in return.  Politico

Jane Street Boss Says He Was Duped Into Funding AK-47s for Coup - Bloomberg.comJane Street Boss Says He Was Duped Into Funding AK-47s for Coup  Bloomberg.com

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle - BBCUS deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle  BBC

Supreme Court enables Trump to resume South Sudan deportation flight - The HillSupreme Court enables Trump to resume South Sudan deportation flight  The Hill

Trump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight - CNNTrump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight  CNN

2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket quarter-final guide: schedule and how to stream live basketball - Olympics.com2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket quarter-final guide: schedule and how to stream live basketball  Olympics.com

South Sudan's first-ever win sends them to the quarterfinals - fiba.basketballSouth Sudan's first-ever win sends them to the quarterfinals  fiba.basketball

Uganda, South Sudan troops clash at border; four dead - newsarenaindia.comUganda, South Sudan troops clash at border; four dead  newsarenaindia.com

South Sudan: Renewed call for credible investigation into 2017 killing of journalist Christopher Allen - ipi.mediaSouth Sudan: Renewed call for credible investigation into 2017 killing of journalist Christopher Allen  ipi.media

Creditors circle South Sudan over oil-backed debts - Global Trade Review (GTR)Creditors circle South Sudan over oil-backed debts  Global Trade Review (GTR)

A Surprise Attack Pits Ally Against Ally in East Africa - The New York TimesA Surprise Attack Pits Ally Against Ally in East Africa  The New York Times

South Sudan 'open to accepting' more deportees from US, urges sanctions removal - TRT GlobalSouth Sudan 'open to accepting' more deportees from US, urges sanctions removal  TRT Global

At least 5 dead in clashes between Uganda, South Sudan forces: official - Arab NewsAt least 5 dead in clashes between Uganda, South Sudan forces: official  Arab News

Uganda deploys more troops after border clash in Kajo-Keji - Radio TamazujUganda deploys more troops after border clash in Kajo-Keji  Radio Tamazuj

Border clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four - Al JazeeraBorder clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four  Al Jazeera

South Sudan turns US deportations to its diplomatic advantage - RFISouth Sudan turns US deportations to its diplomatic advantage  RFI

In South Sudan, scourge of arbitrary detentions undermines fragile peace - ohchrIn South Sudan, scourge of arbitrary detentions undermines fragile peace  ohchr

Mali vs South Sudan - Semi-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballMali vs South Sudan - Semi-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025: The pride and honour of pursuing history with South Sudan basketball team: 'A beautiful struggle' - Olympics.comFIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025: The pride and honour of pursuing history with South Sudan basketball team: 'A beautiful struggle'  Olympics.com

Several killed after Uganda, South Sudanese troops clash near border - TRT GlobalSeveral killed after Uganda, South Sudanese troops clash near border  TRT Global

South Sudan can't stop making history - fiba.basketballSouth Sudan can't stop making history  fiba.basketball

Uganda vs South Sudan - Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballUganda vs South Sudan - Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Six die in border clashes between South Sudan and Uganda - TRT GlobalSix die in border clashes between South Sudan and Uganda  TRT Global

Clashes between Ugandan, South Sudanese soldiers kill at least six people - TRT GlobalClashes between Ugandan, South Sudanese soldiers kill at least six people  TRT Global

‘A spirit of oneness’: Cooperatives cultivating peace in South Sudan - UN News‘A spirit of oneness’: Cooperatives cultivating peace in South Sudan  UN News

Egypt vs South Sudan - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballEgypt vs South Sudan - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Famine stalks two counties in South Sudan as fragile peace is threatened - UN NewsFamine stalks two counties in South Sudan as fragile peace is threatened  UN News

South Sudan Humanitarian & Hunger Crisis - World Food Program USASouth Sudan Humanitarian & Hunger Crisis  World Food Program USA

5 dead in clashes between Uganda, S Sudan - Hürriyet Daily News5 dead in clashes between Uganda, S Sudan  Hürriyet Daily News

SEMI-FINALS PREVIEW - Which teams will advance to the title game? - fiba.basketballSEMI-FINALS PREVIEW - Which teams will advance to the title game?  fiba.basketball

South Sudan: Floods Snapshot (As of 30 July 2025) - ReliefWebSouth Sudan: Floods Snapshot (As of 30 July 2025)  ReliefWeb

South Sudan offers to accept more US deportees: Report - Al Arabiya EnglishSouth Sudan offers to accept more US deportees: Report  Al Arabiya English

South Sudan National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)South Sudan National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

South Sudan’s longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage - UN NewsSouth Sudan’s longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage  UN News

Six killed in South Sudan-Uganda border clash - Daily FriendSix killed in South Sudan-Uganda border clash  Daily Friend

Border Clashes Erupt Between South Sudan and Uganda, Casualties Reported - DNE AfricaBorder Clashes Erupt Between South Sudan and Uganda, Casualties Reported  DNE Africa

Resilience and Innovation: Advancing Early Warnings in Sudan and South Sudan - World Meteorological Organization WMOResilience and Innovation: Advancing Early Warnings in Sudan and South Sudan  World Meteorological Organization WMO

South Sudan’s main opposition party rejects president’s call for dialogue to avoid civil war - AP NewsSouth Sudan’s main opposition party rejects president’s call for dialogue to avoid civil war  AP News

South Sudan’s Man-Made Humanitarian Catastrophe - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan’s Man-Made Humanitarian Catastrophe  Human Rights Watch

CORE Sudan: Influx from South Sudan - 27 July 2025 - ReliefWebCORE Sudan: Influx from South Sudan - 27 July 2025  ReliefWeb

South Sudan took 8 migrants from the US. It wants something in return. - yahoo.comSouth Sudan took 8 migrants from the US. It wants something in return.  yahoo.com

US border czar says he doesn’t know fate of eight men deported to South Sudan - theguardian.comUS border czar says he doesn’t know fate of eight men deported to South Sudan  theguardian.com

Who is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft? - Al JazeeraWho is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft?  Al Jazeera

South Sudan eye Women’s AfroBasket finals on first attempt - Kawowo SportsSouth Sudan eye Women’s AfroBasket finals on first attempt  Kawowo Sports

South Sudan open to accepting more US deportees, urges Washington to lift sanctions - Anadolu AjansiSouth Sudan open to accepting more US deportees, urges Washington to lift sanctions  Anadolu Ajansi

As the going gets tough in South Sudan, some artisans offer cheap footwear made from rubber tires - AP NewsAs the going gets tough in South Sudan, some artisans offer cheap footwear made from rubber tires  AP News

UPDF intercepts firearm smugglers at Uganda–South Sudan border - Daily MonitorUPDF intercepts firearm smugglers at Uganda–South Sudan border  Daily Monitor

‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict - Al Jazeera‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict  Al Jazeera

UN rights chief calls on South Sudan’s warring parties to end renewed fighting - UN NewsUN rights chief calls on South Sudan’s warring parties to end renewed fighting  UN News

At least six South Sudan soldiers killed in border clashes with Uganda - africanews.comAt least six South Sudan soldiers killed in border clashes with Uganda  africanews.com

South Sudan says eight deportees from the US are under government care - theguardian.comSouth Sudan says eight deportees from the US are under government care  theguardian.com

Call for peace, justice and reconciliation in South Sudan - caritas.orgCall for peace, justice and reconciliation in South Sudan  caritas.org

Unlocking Hydromet Potential: WMO HydroHub Completes Key Assessment in South Sudan - World Meteorological Organization WMOUnlocking Hydromet Potential: WMO HydroHub Completes Key Assessment in South Sudan  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Perfect start for Cameroon as South Sudan remain winless - fiba.basketballPerfect start for Cameroon as South Sudan remain winless  fiba.basketball

Tipping points: South Sudan on the brink of collapse? - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesTipping points: South Sudan on the brink of collapse?  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

At least seven killed in South Sudan hospital bombing: MSF - Al JazeeraAt least seven killed in South Sudan hospital bombing: MSF  Al Jazeera

7 killed as Uganda, South Sudan soldiers clash in border row - Daily Monitor7 killed as Uganda, South Sudan soldiers clash in border row  Daily Monitor

South Sudan’s Bishops call for peace, justice, and reconciliation - Vatican NewsSouth Sudan’s Bishops call for peace, justice, and reconciliation  Vatican News

South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry  Al Jazeera

'Stop taking advantage': US slaps South Sudan with sweeping visa ban - The Times of India'Stop taking advantage': US slaps South Sudan with sweeping visa ban  The Times of India

UN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability - UN NewsUN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability  UN News

South Sudan tensions: Fears grow of return to civil war between Riek Machar and Salva Kiir - BBCSouth Sudan tensions: Fears grow of return to civil war between Riek Machar and Salva Kiir  BBC

‘They came for us, to take our shelters and kill us’: how violence returned to a shattered South Sudan - theguardian.com‘They came for us, to take our shelters and kill us’: how violence returned to a shattered South Sudan  theguardian.com

South Sudan must pay Afreximbank US$657mn, UK court rules - Global Trade Review (GTR)South Sudan must pay Afreximbank US$657mn, UK court rules  Global Trade Review (GTR)

South Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink - UN NewsSouth Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink  UN News

South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face ‘health catastrophe’, charity warns - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face ‘health catastrophe’, charity warns  Al Jazeera

No recognition for RSF regime in South Sudan, African Union declares - Caliber.AzNo recognition for RSF regime in South Sudan, African Union declares  Caliber.Az

South Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir  Human Rights Watch

Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan - Human Rights WatchGirls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan  Human Rights Watch

Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

US completes deportation of 8 men to South Sudan after weeks of legal wrangling - AP NewsUS completes deportation of 8 men to South Sudan after weeks of legal wrangling  AP News

South Sudan crisis: What if the UN lifts its arms embargo? - DWSouth Sudan crisis: What if the UN lifts its arms embargo?  DW

Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war - The ConversationViolence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war  The Conversation

Uganda–South Sudan Clash Leaves Six Soldiers Dead - News Central TVUganda–South Sudan Clash Leaves Six Soldiers Dead  News Central TV

South Sudan willing to accept more US deportees - Latest news from AzerbaijanSouth Sudan willing to accept more US deportees  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Attacks on Girls in South Sudan - Human Rights WatchAttacks on Girls in South Sudan  Human Rights Watch

South Sudan offers to accept more US deportees, Politico reports By Reuters - Investing.comSouth Sudan offers to accept more US deportees, Politico reports By Reuters  Investing.com

UN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis - UN NewsUN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis  UN News

Five Dead in Uganda-S. Sudan Border Clashes - News Central TVFive Dead in Uganda-S. Sudan Border Clashes  News Central TV

South Sudan Ambassador Anthony louis Kon Pays Courtesy Call to KNCCI - KNCCISouth Sudan Ambassador Anthony louis Kon Pays Courtesy Call to KNCCI  KNCCI

Ugandan and South Sudanese troops clash at border, killing at least 4 - ABC NewsUgandan and South Sudanese troops clash at border, killing at least 4  ABC News

Opinion| South Sudan’s crisis isn’t just political—it’s psychological - Radio TamazujOpinion| South Sudan’s crisis isn’t just political—it’s psychological  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan’s shaky peace is at risk of collapse. Can it be saved? - Chatham HouseSouth Sudan’s shaky peace is at risk of collapse. Can it be saved?  Chatham House

South Sudan's 18-year-old Khaman Maluach reacts to NBA draft: 'I'm representing the whole of Africa' - Olympics.comSouth Sudan's 18-year-old Khaman Maluach reacts to NBA draft: 'I'm representing the whole of Africa'  Olympics.com

Trump administration completes contentious deportations to South Sudan - Al JazeeraTrump administration completes contentious deportations to South Sudan  Al Jazeera

Clock ticking on South Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears - UN NewsClock ticking on South Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears  UN News

Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue - The ConversationIs Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue  The Conversation

South Sudan: Mosso’s last residents want security forces, patrols and help for displaced to return - ZAWYASouth Sudan: Mosso’s last residents want security forces, patrols and help for displaced to return  ZAWYA

EU: South Sudanese vulnerable to human trafficking due to conflict and poverty - Radio TamazujEU: South Sudanese vulnerable to human trafficking due to conflict and poverty  Radio Tamazuj

Is Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts? - Al JazeeraIs Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts?  Al Jazeera

South Sudan - the African country producing fashion's favourite models - BBCSouth Sudan - the African country producing fashion's favourite models  BBC

Hospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese - UN NewsHospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese  UN News

UN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens - UN NewsUN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens  UN News

Opinion| South Sudan on the brink of an economic tsunami due to poor governance - Radio TamazujOpinion| South Sudan on the brink of an economic tsunami due to poor governance  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan: UN human rights chief decries escalating hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech - ohchrSouth Sudan: UN human rights chief decries escalating hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech  ohchr