South Sudan

Politics & Policy

Despite dwindling funds, Uganda continues to offer sanctuary to refugees

The UNHCR recently reported that, by the end of July, it only had sufficient resources to support fewer than 18,000 individuals with cash and essential relief items for just two months, at the current rate of new arrivals
Children attending school in a refugee settlement in northwestern Uganda in 2019. Some children are sitting on a mat at the front of the class, while others are seated at wooden desks. A female teacher is leading the crowded class.
Politics & Policy

Is the war in Sudan the cause of the economic crisis in South Sudan? What is really going on with oil revenue?

South Sudan’s ability to attract new loans depends on the repayment of existing ones. These repayments largely depend on oil production. As the 2024-24 budget shows, South Sudan desperately needs new loans to keep even core state functions operational
Sudan's largest and important port, filled with shipping containers
Politics & Policy

Peace in South Sudan? Not without a stronger state and reconciliation

The Khartoum Declaration which was signed in June was a promising start but those who know South Sudan well, will know that its unlikely to last
Displaced persons in South Sudan
Politics & Policy

Did Uganda receive more refugees daily in 2016 than many European nations did the whole year?

The top official of an international charity said Uganda received more refugees daily at the end of 2016 than many wealthy European countries did the entire year. Do the numbers add up?
Politics & Policy

Germany grants Shs356 billion to fund energy, water and agriculture projects

Uganda and Germany today signed bilateral agreements that will see Germany award grants worth Shs356 billion (93.5 million EUR) to Uganda in the next two years, a statement released by the Germany Embassy in Kampala said.