Democracy in South Sudan
South Sudan has not held national elections since gaining independence in 2011. Planned elections for December 2024 were officially postponed due to ongoing security instability, incomplete constitutional frameworks, and slow peace agreement implementation, pushing the election target to December 2026.
Key Stats
Democratic History
This page offers a comprehensive overview of South Sudan's government and political history through two key interactive visualisations. The first section provides a detailed table showcasing vital political and economic indicators, such as South Sudan's population, GDP, government structure, age and tenure of the current president, military regime status, and democracy metrics.
The second section presents a historical and political chronology of South Sudan, highlighting significant milestones such as independence, referendum history, coups, notable wars, and democratic progress. Together, these visualisations provide a rich resource for understanding South Sudan's governance, leadership, and democratic evolution, catering to researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in African political history.
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