South Sudan marks 15 years of independence with maps and charts

South Sudan, which gained independence in July 2011, still grapples with unfulfilled promises and remains one of the world’s most fragile states. Nearly 90 percent of its government revenue comes from oil, yet 82 percent of the population lives in poverty amid ongoing violence and political instability. Elections have been repeatedly postponed since independence, with the latest scheduled for late 2026, as various armed groups continue to clash across the country.

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