The Latest Breaking News from South Sudan

As Earth's warming climate causes problems for big coffee producers around the world, some people are looking to a rarely cultivated species that may stand up better to drought and heat

South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapse

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...