South Sudan: South Sudan Is Looking beyond Oil. The Risks Are Familiar.

Jun 16, 2026 | Callum Hamilton
International Policy Digest
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South Sudan wants to reduce its dependence on oil by developing its mining sector. Yet in a country still shaped by conflict, fragile institutions, and environmental vulnerability, a rush for gold, rare earths, and other minerals could create a new set of problems unless communities, ecosystems, and governance are placed at the center of development.