South Sudan, nearing 10 years old, struggles for stability | Afro

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South Sudan, nearing 10 years old, struggles for stability | Afro

By Maura Ajak The Associated Press As South Sudan approaches 10 years of being an independent country, many challenges remain for the world's youngest state. A 2018 peace deal ending a five-year civil war has faced delays in implementation. A government of national unity was formed only last year. Millions of people remain in need […]

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