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’s President Salva Kiir fires finance minister, 7th replacement since 2020 - ThePrintSouth Sudan’s President Salva Kiir fires finance minister, 7th replacement since 2020  ThePrint

South Sudan - Access Constraints Map, 21 August 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan - Access Constraints Map, 21 August 2025  ReliefWeb

Exile or ethnic cleansing? How South Sudan emerges as a controversial candidate for Gaza population transfer - theweek.inExile or ethnic cleansing? How South Sudan emerges as a controversial candidate for Gaza population transfer  theweek.in

South Sudan’s president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020 - Arab NewsSouth Sudan’s president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020  Arab News

WFP Innovation Challenge drives home-grown food systems transformation in South Sudan - ReliefWebWFP Innovation Challenge drives home-grown food systems transformation in South Sudan  ReliefWeb

South Sudan’s youth swept up in gang culture and street violence amid wider conflict - The GuardianSouth Sudan’s youth swept up in gang culture and street violence amid wider conflict  The Guardian

South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council - UN NewsSouth Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council  UN News

Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say - The New York TimesIsrael Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say  The New York Times

South Sudan denies Israel talks over forced transfer of Palestinians - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan denies Israel talks over forced transfer of Palestinians  Al Jazeera

Israel in talks to resettle Gaza Palestinians in South Sudan, sources say - ReutersIsrael in talks to resettle Gaza Palestinians in South Sudan, sources say  Reuters

South Sudan's president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020 - ReutersSouth Sudan's president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020  Reuters

Is Israel planning to move Palestinians to South Sudan? Netanyahu hints at 'voluntary migration'; Gaza to - The Times of IndiaIs Israel planning to move Palestinians to South Sudan? Netanyahu hints at 'voluntary migration'; Gaza to  The Times of India

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

Japan-South Sudan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-South Sudan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Israel to send humanitarian aid to South Sudan as it battles deadly cholera outbreak - The Times of IsraelIsrael to send humanitarian aid to South Sudan as it battles deadly cholera outbreak  The Times of Israel

Israel in Talks With South Sudan To Relocate Gazans to South Sudan: Report| Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostIsrael in Talks With South Sudan To Relocate Gazans to South Sudan: Report| Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

UN official warns of worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan - JURIST Legal NewsUN official warns of worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan  JURIST Legal News

Israeli envoy meets South Sudan president as Juba denies Gaza resettlement report - AL-MonitorIsraeli envoy meets South Sudan president as Juba denies Gaza resettlement report  AL-Monitor

Chinese peacekeeping force to South Sudan (Wau) passes UN combat readiness assessment - China Military OnlineChinese peacekeeping force to South Sudan (Wau) passes UN combat readiness assessment  China Military Online

Briefing to UN Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan - International Crisis GroupBriefing to UN Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan  International Crisis Group

Angola beat South Sudan to stay perfect, advance to the Last Eight - fiba.basketballAngola beat South Sudan to stay perfect, advance to the Last Eight  fiba.basketball

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on South Sudan - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on South Sudan  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

Israel to Send Gazans to South Sudan? | Firstpost Africa | Subscribe to Firstpost | N18G - FirstpostIsrael to Send Gazans to South Sudan? | Firstpost Africa | Subscribe to Firstpost | N18G  Firstpost

Zelensky’s Charm Offensive, and Israel’s Push to Send Gazans to South Sudan - The New York TimesZelensky’s Charm Offensive, and Israel’s Push to Send Gazans to South Sudan  The New York Times

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

Israel weighs moving Palestinians from Gaza to South Sudan: Report - DaijiworldIsrael weighs moving Palestinians from Gaza to South Sudan: Report  Daijiworld

The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

‘We Are Talking About People, Not Negotiation Chips’: South Sudan Voices Caution on Gaza Relocation Plan - The Media Line‘We Are Talking About People, Not Negotiation Chips’: South Sudan Voices Caution on Gaza Relocation Plan  The Media Line

UNSC Committee Urges Action on South Sudan Peace Deal - Mirage NewsUNSC Committee Urges Action on South Sudan Peace Deal  Mirage News

Israel joining aid effort in cholera-stricken South Sudan - The Times of IsraelIsrael joining aid effort in cholera-stricken South Sudan  The Times of Israel

UN Security Council Discusses South Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict - OZ Arab MediaUN Security Council Discusses South Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict  OZ Arab Media

Israel sends aid to South Sudan while enforcing starvation in Gaza - Anadolu AjansiIsrael sends aid to South Sudan while enforcing starvation in Gaza  Anadolu Ajansi

Kiir replaces finance minister amid cash shortages - Radio TamazujKiir replaces finance minister amid cash shortages  Radio Tamazuj

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

Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan - AP NewsIsrael is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan  AP News

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

Israel in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say - Euronews.comIsrael in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say  Euronews.com

South Sudan and Uganda validate national Early Warnings for All roadmaps - World Meteorological Organization WMOSouth Sudan and Uganda validate national Early Warnings for All roadmaps  World Meteorological Organization WMO

South Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan - AP NewsSouth Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan  AP News

Chinese peacekeepers to South Sudan (Juba) complete joint patrol with UN military observers - China Military OnlineChinese peacekeepers to South Sudan (Juba) complete joint patrol with UN military observers  China Military Online

The façades of Israel’s ‘humanitarian’ paradigms in South Sudan and Gaza - Middle East MonitorThe façades of Israel’s ‘humanitarian’ paradigms in South Sudan and Gaza  Middle East Monitor

Israel Discussing Relocation Of Palestinians From War-Torn Gaza To South Sudan: Report - News18Israel Discussing Relocation Of Palestinians From War-Torn Gaza To South Sudan: Report  News18

South Sudan, Djibouti sign deal to develop trade corridor - Radio TamazujSouth Sudan, Djibouti sign deal to develop trade corridor  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsSouth Sudan  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Israel to provide urgent humanitarian aid to South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.gov.ilIsrael to provide urgent humanitarian aid to South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs  www.gov.il

South Sudan says no talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza - ReutersSouth Sudan says no talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza  Reuters

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

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

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

VIDEO: Climate, Peace and Security in South Sudan - Welcome to the United NationsVIDEO: Climate, Peace and Security in South Sudan  Welcome to the United Nations

Instability in South Sudan | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsInstability in South Sudan | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

‘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

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

UN Security Council Confronts South Sudan's 'Compounding Crises' - allAfrica.comUN Security Council Confronts South Sudan's 'Compounding Crises'  allAfrica.com

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

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

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 Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan - MSNSouth Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan  MSN

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

17 Soldiers Dead after Clash in South Sudanese Diocese, Bishop on Pastoral Visit Recalls Panic, Appeals for “reason” - aciafrica.org17 Soldiers Dead after Clash in South Sudanese Diocese, Bishop on Pastoral Visit Recalls Panic, Appeals for “reason”  aciafrica.org

Israel dangles aid for South Sudan amid reports of Gaza expulsion talks - thecradle.coIsrael dangles aid for South Sudan amid reports of Gaza expulsion talks  thecradle.co

Chinese envoy calls for advancing political transition in South Sudan - China DailyChinese envoy calls for advancing political transition in South Sudan  China Daily

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

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

South Sudan’s First Vice President Dr Riek Machar Faces Harsh Living Conditions Under House Arrest - OZ Arab MediaSouth Sudan’s First Vice President Dr Riek Machar Faces Harsh Living Conditions Under House Arrest  OZ Arab Media

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

Food lifeline fading for millions in South Sudan hit by conflict and climate shocks - UN NewsFood lifeline fading for millions in South Sudan hit by conflict and climate shocks  UN News

Refugee Crisis in South Sudan - OxfamRefugee Crisis in South Sudan  Oxfam

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

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

Report: South Sudan to accept Gazans in exchange for lifting sanctions, investment - YnetnewsReport: South Sudan to accept Gazans in exchange for lifting sanctions, investment  Ynetnews

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

Juba: NEC releases long-delayed secondary exam results - Radio TamazujJuba: NEC releases long-delayed secondary exam results  Radio Tamazuj

Israel to send urgent aid to South Sudan amid cholera outbreak - The Jerusalem PostIsrael to send urgent aid to South Sudan amid cholera outbreak  The Jerusalem Post

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

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

South Sudan: Uproar as Salva Kiir names daughter as presidential envoy - MSNSouth Sudan: Uproar as Salva Kiir names daughter as presidential envoy  MSN

Public Health Situation Analysis - Upper Nile State - South Sudan - World Health Organization (WHO)Public Health Situation Analysis - Upper Nile State - South Sudan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Opinion| How nepotism and corruption doomed South Sudan - Radio TamazujOpinion| How nepotism and corruption doomed South Sudan  Radio Tamazuj

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

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

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

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

South Sudan Natural Resources Review - World BankSouth Sudan Natural Resources Review  World Bank

Crisis in South Sudan: “The time for action is now because the alternative is too terrible to contemplate” says Head of country’s UN peacekeeping mission - United Nations PeacekeepingCrisis in South Sudan: “The time for action is now because the alternative is too terrible to contemplate” says Head of country’s UN peacekeeping mission  United Nations Peacekeeping

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

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

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

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

Israel in talks with South Sudan to evacuate Gazans - The Jerusalem PostIsrael in talks with South Sudan to evacuate Gazans  The Jerusalem Post

Apply Now: Peaceful Futures for South Sudan Youth - fundsforNGOsApply Now: Peaceful Futures for South Sudan Youth  fundsforNGOs

Soldiers and smugglers strip South Sudan’s valuable teak forests - ISS AfricaSoldiers and smugglers strip South Sudan’s valuable teak forests  ISS Africa

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

Israel Is In Talks To Resettle Gazans In South Sudan, Sources Say - i24NEWSIsrael Is In Talks To Resettle Gazans In South Sudan, Sources Say  i24NEWS

Global charity warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in South Sudan - The Eastleigh VoiceGlobal charity warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in South Sudan  The Eastleigh Voice

South Sudan: UN Security Council Confronts South Sudan's 'Compounding Crises' - allAfrica.comSouth Sudan: UN Security Council Confronts South Sudan's 'Compounding Crises'  allAfrica.com

Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war? - DWIs South Sudan on the brink of another civil war?  DW

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

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