The Latest Breaking News from South Sudan

The number of cases globally has surged since 2021, as war and the climate crisis pile pressure on vaccine supplies

Sudan, which included South Sudan up to 2011, has never known peace and stability since independence in 1956. The country’s instability stems from the absence of democratic rule; failure to manage its diversity; military coups; civil wars; and its fragmented and bloated security sector.

Sudan’s civil war has devastated the country and strained relations with neighbouring South Sudan. Events in January 2025 have stirred up xenophobic feelings in Sudan and outrage in its southern neighbour, heightening the risk of regional instability.

Tragic plane crash in South Sudan claims 18 lives, including oil workers. Incident raises safety concerns in the oil industry.

Tragic small aircraft crash in South Sudan's Unity State claims 20 lives, including oil workers. Authorities to investigate and prevent future incidents.

Some 3.6 million refugees have fled to countries including Egypt, Chad and South Sudan.

South Sudan suspends social media access following violence in Sudan, leading to riots and retaliatory attacks. Significant impact on individuals and calls...

Sudan plunged into conflict in April 2023, when long-simmering tensions between RSF and the army broke out.

South Sudanese authorities imposed a countrywide dusk-to-dawn curfew after a night of violence during which shops were looted in the capital

South Sudan could resume oil production "as early as tomorrow" almost a year after fighting in neighbouring Sudan ruptured a key pipeline, the government said Tuesday.

South Sudan's cholera outbreak is worsening as thousands of refugees continue to arrive from neighbouring Sudan – overwhelming transit facilities and straining health services, aid groups warned this week.