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South Sudan

South Sudan gained its independence on July 9, 2011, after separating from Sudan, it's neighbor to the north. The nation has seen years of civil upheaval, which has impeded social and economic advancement.

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Sendung | The 77 Percent | Studentin Nancy Nakeny

Kakuma, a town of refugees

Kakuma, a town of refugees

South Sudanese student and refugee Nancy Nakeny takes us around Kakuma and Kalobeyei, her home for 7 years.
MigrationApril 19, 202404:00 min
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South Sudan's women work together for autonomy

South Sudan's women work together for autonomy

Amid a humanitarian crisis, South Sudan's women are teaching each other useful skills to survive life in a refugee camp.
SocietyJanuary 29, 202403:55 min
A family, a mother and three children, eat a meal together

Family planning isn't easy in South Sudan

Family planning isn't easy in South Sudan

In conservative South Sudanese society, health workers are attacked and young couples are judged.
SocietyJanuary 22, 202403:21 min
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South Sudan: Lack of access to safe drinking water

South Sudan: Lack of access to safe drinking water

Nearly 13 years after gaining independence, South Sudan continues to face deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
HealthJanuary 16, 202403:27 min
Teaching sign language in class with the help of the Sign Language Dictionary in a camp for internally displaced children in Juba, South Sudan

Why do deaf Africans struggle to access their rights?

Why do deaf Africans struggle to access their rights?

Many people who are deaf and hard of hearing still struggle with day-to-day challenges in some African countries.
Human RightsSeptember 22, 2023
South Sudan celebrate

South Sudan's basketballers qualify for the Olympics

South Sudan's basketballers qualify for the Olympics

Former NBA star Luol Deng built a team from the diaspora that has brought joy to the world's youngest country.
SportsSeptember 8, 2023
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In the spotlight

South Sudanese refugees board a truck to Rotriak camp for Internally Displaced People.

South Sudan: Returned refugees face a humanitarian crisis

The war in Sudan has forced South Sudanese to return to their country. They are joining thousands in IDPs camps.
PoliticsJuly 10, 2023
A billboard along a busy street shows Pope Francis, as motorcyles and cars drive by

Pope Francis travels to Congo with a pious wish for peace

The visit to Congo, a nation where the Catholic Church has long played a dominant role, will be the first in 37 years.
ReligionJanuary 29, 2023
Japan Abraham Guem und Kollegen in Maebashi

Abraham Guem and his race for peace

Stranded in Japan for 21 months, Guem's chances at the Tokyo Olympics look slim. But he has more at stake than medals.
SportsAugust 1, 2021