South Sudan
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Impact: South Sudan is the nation where the political reshuffle is taking place, indicating ongoing political instability.
Apr 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country's military chief, Paul Nang, and finance minister, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, in the latest of frequent government reshuffles. Paul Nang's tenure as army chief had been…
Impact: South Sudan is the nation where the government reshuffle took place, indicating ongoing political instability and delays in implementing a peace agreement and holding elections.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: South Sudan is the home country of the nationals whose temporary protected status in the United States was at risk of being terminated. The country has been ravaged by conflict and humanitarian crises.
Dec 30, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: South Sudan is the destination for the migrants in question, a country with significant human rights issues and a risk of civil war, making it an unsafe location for deportation.
May 20, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: South Sudan was added to the full travel ban list by the United States.
Dec 16, 2025 · 15 articles
Accidents
A confirmed Ebola Virus Disease outbreak has been reported in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Preliminary laboratory results from France…
Impact: South Sudan is at risk of further spread of the Ebola outbreak due to its proximity to affected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and intense population movement. South Sudan is participating in a high-level coordination meeting to address cross-border preparedness.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: South Sudan was added to the list of countries whose citizens are fully banned from entering the United States, having already faced significant travel restrictions.
Dec 16, 2025 · 22 articles
Domestic
Impact: South Sudan is one of 36 countries that could face a full or partial travel ban if it does not address U.S. concerns within 60 days.
Jun 15, 2025 · 7 articles
Accidents
A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's remote Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, marking the country's 17th outbreak since 1976. The United States — Centers…
Impact: South Sudan is involved in regional coordination efforts with the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to its proximity to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the risk of cross-border Ebola transmission.
May 15, 2026 · 58 articles
Accidents
A new Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in 80 deaths and 246 suspected…
Impact: South Sudan is involved in regional coordination efforts with the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to its proximity to the affected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the risk of cross-border spread.
May 16, 2026 · 16 articles
Accidents
A new Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has been reported in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with at least 87 deaths and 336 suspected cases. Congolese Health Minister…
Impact: South Sudan is identified as a country at high risk for further spread of the Ebola virus due to its proximity to the affected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
May 16, 2026 · 29 articles
International
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, following a rapid increase in cases and deaths. The outbreak, primarily…
Impact: South Sudan is considered at high risk for the spread of the Ebola virus due to its proximity to Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province and cross-border population movements.
May 17, 2026 · 158 articles
International
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has escalated, leading to significant global economic disruption. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remains largely shut, and the United States has imposed…
Impact: South Sudan is a recipient of aid from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipments to South Sudan are experiencing delays due to fuel price increases in Kenya.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
Accidents
A new Ebola outbreak, the 17th in Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been confirmed in Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Impact: South Sudan is involved in regional coordination meetings due to its proximity to the affected areas in Democratic Republic of the Congo, aiming to reinforce cross-border surveillance.
May 15, 2026 · 41 articles
International
Impact: Abyei, where the United Nations mission is deployed, is a disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan.
Dec 13, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Impact: South Sudan was included in the United States' expanded travel ban.
Dec 31, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Pope Leo XVI cited South Sudan as a victim of wars, injustice, political instability, religious persecution, and terrorism.
Dec 25, 2025 · 19 articles
International
Sudan is facing a deepening food insecurity crisis due to the combined effects of its ongoing internal war and the Iran war. The Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, particularly through the Strait of…
Impact: South Sudan is a recipient of aid affected by increased fuel prices and truck shortages in Kenya.
May 01, 2026 · 15 articles
Domestic
Festus Mogae, the former president of Botswana, died at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He served as Botswana's third president from 1998 to 2008, succeeding Quett Masire and being succeeded by Ian…
Impact: Festus Mogae served as chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) in South Sudan, overseeing the implementation of a peace agreement.
May 08, 2026 · 29 articles
Accidents
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda are experiencing confirmed Ebola outbreaks. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 65 deaths out of 246 suspected cases in its Ituri province, while Uganda confirmed…
Impact: South Sudan is participating in a meeting convened by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reinforce cross-border surveillance.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared it an international health emergency,…
Impact: South Sudan is mentioned as bordering Ituri province, where the outbreak was confirmed, indicating a potential risk of spread.
May 17, 2026 · 14 articles
International
A militia attack by the Cooperative for the Development of Congo (Codeco) killed at least 69 people in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on April 28. These attacks were retaliatory, following an earlier…
Impact: South Sudan borders the Ituri province, a conflict-affected region.
May 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for his seventh consecutive term as President of Uganda, extending his nearly 40-year rule until 2031. His victory in the January elections was disputed by main rival Bobi…
Impact: South Sudan's President Salva Kiir attended the inauguration ceremony of Yoweri Museveni.
May 12, 2026 · 12 articles
Accidents
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, specifically the Bundibugyo strain for which no vaccine exists. The outbreak has resulted…
Impact: South Sudan borders the Ituri province where the outbreak was confirmed, indicating a potential risk of spread.
May 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026. This decision, driven by the UAE's long-term strategic and economic vision, aims to gain greater autonomy…
Impact: South Sudan is a non-OPEC country in the OPEC alliance.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
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South Sudan relies heavily on Uganda as a primary trade route, source of imports
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