In maps and charts: South Sudan’s 15 years of independence

Middle East Business Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:06:41 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

South Sudan became the world’s newest country in July 2011 after nearly 99 percent of voters chose independence from Sudan.
Fifteen years later, most of the major promises that came with independence remain unfulfilled.

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South Sudan became the world’s newest country in July 2011 after nearly 99 percent of voters chose independence from Sudan.
Fifteen years later, most of the major promises that came with independence remain unfulfilled.

Sources: Al Jazeera