South Sudan conflict escalates amid renewed fighting in Akobo

Exam-focused facts from the 23 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Fresh clashes between government forces and opposition groups intensified in Akobo, South Sudan.
South Sudan became independent from Sudan in 2011, making it the youngest country in the world.
Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan.
The Al Sudd, one of the largest swamp regions globally, is located in the central region of South Sudan.
The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows through South Sudan and supports agriculture and livelihoods.
South Sudan shares borders with six countries: Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and the Central African Republic to the west.