Sud Sudan, un sogno durato poco

South Sudan has faced civil war, corruption, and economic collapse in the 15 years since its independence. According to an analysis by Marco Bernardoni for SettimanaNews, the nation has transitioned from a period of hope following its 2011 independence to a state of interethnic civil war and humanitarian emergency.

The country is currently the sixth poorest nation in the world, with a per capita income of only 470 dollars in 2025. While oil extraction remains the primary resource, the ruling class continues to struggle over these assets, leaving millions of people dependent on humanitarian aid for survival. These challenges are compounded by climate disasters and the aftermath of a long war with Sudan that previously caused two million deaths.