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South Sudan Poised for Return to Civil War

Situation Reports — Apr 22, 2025

South Sudan Poised for Return to Civil War

There are alarming signs that history is about to repeat as domestic political factions position themselves for a return to civil conflict in South Sudan.

Growing Internationalization of the Sudan Civil War

Oct 04, 2024 — Situation Reports

Growing Internationalization of the Sudan Civil War

The Sudan civil war is increasingly drawing in extra-regional powers and spilling its borders, imperiling the stability of vulnerable states in the region.

Africa’s Locust Scourge Descends on South Sudan

Feb 21, 2020 — Situation Reports

Africa’s Locust Scourge Descends on South Sudan

South Sudan is the latest African country to deal with swarms of crop-devouring locusts. But unfortunately it is among the least prepared to deal with the crisis.

Nile Basin Water Wars: The Never-Ending Struggle Between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan

Nov 04, 2019 — Situation Reports

Nile Basin Water Wars: The Never-Ending Struggle Between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan

Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam is approaching completion and regional partners are no closer to reaching a basin-wide agreement.

South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda under Threat from 2019 DRC Ebola Outbreak

Jan 21, 2019 — Situation Reports

South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda under Threat from 2019 DRC Ebola Outbreak

At 680 cases, the current Ebola outbreak in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo is the second-largest in history.

South Sudan: In Search of a Path to Peace

Jan 12, 2018 — Opinion

South Sudan: In Search of a Path to Peace

It’s time for the international community to get serious about ending the South Sudanese civil war.

Forecast 2014: Africa

Jan 19, 2014 — Forecasts

Forecast 2014: Africa

Examining some of the defining political, economic, and military trends facing Africa in 2014.

Regional Impact of a South Sudan Civil War

Dec 31, 2013 — Situation Reports

Regional Impact of a South Sudan Civil War

What are the regional implications of a civil war in South Sudan?