- The Republic of South Sudan formally seceded from Sudan on 9 July 2011 as a result of an internationally monitored referendum held in January 2011, and was...
- Within the small town of Renk in South Sudan, a rapidly growing refugee population faces desperate shortages of water, food and shelter.
- South Sudan was part of Sudan until it gained its independence in 2011, following a long war in which over 1 million people were killed, and a historic referendum.
- 1. South Sudan is currently experiencing a shaky economy with the value of the South Sudan currency on a constant decline.[1].
- 1. South Sudan is a landlocked country in Africa. Landlocked countries are wholly surrounded by land and do not have access to open sea.
- At independence in 2011, South Sudan produced nearly three-fourths of former Sudan's total oil output of nearly a half million barrels per day.
- Alongside the scenic wonders, South Sudan boasts a rich cultural mosaic, with over 60 indigenous languages and traditions that have endured for centuries.
- Latest news on South Sudan, providing coverage of politics, security, humanitarian issues, development, and other stories impacting the world's newest nation.
- Between the clay plain and the Nile-Congo watershed to the west and south of South Sudan is another elevated part of the country, the Ironstone Plateau.
- Additionally, with a heavy reliance on imports, many people across South Sudan are unable to afford basic food items and must rely on humanitarian assistance.