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South Sudan is grappling with a severe economic crisis in 2025 as conflict and oil disruptions push the young nation’s fragile economy to the brink. A sharp collapse in oil exports – the lifeblood of South Sudan’s finances – has triggered a plunge in government revenue, accelerating GDP contraction and hyperinflation. This article examines the local and regional financial implications of the crisis: from spiraling prices and a depreciating currency in Juba, to ripple effects on neighboring Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda. It analyzes key macroeconomic trends such as a drastic GDP decline, soaring inflation, and the corrosive role of corruption in compounding the crisis. The role of international financial institutions (IMF, World Bank, African Development Bank) is explored, alongside the daunting obstacles to recovery and the risks facing investors. Neutral in tone but investigative in depth, the analysis provides a comprehensive look at how South Sudan’s 2025 crisis is reverberating through its economy and across the region.
Mali’s outstanding debt of over $94 million to SOGEM, the managing entity of the Manantali Dam, jeopardizes the dam’s operations and regional energy supply. This financial strain exacerbates Mali’s energy crisis, undermines public trust in the military government, and threatens the stability of regional cooperation among West African nations.
Somalia’s government has escalated a diplomatic standoff by banning Taiwanese passport holders, reacting strongly against Taiwan’s outreach to the self-declared Republic of Somaliland. Citing violations of its sovereignty, Mogadishu insists that any foreign dealings with Somaliland bypassing Somalia are illegal. The move comes amid internal strains in Somaliland – from the breakaway region’s eastern conflict to fresh discontent in its western Awdal region – and highlights a complex triangle involving Taiwan’s search for partners in Africa and China’s backing of Somalia’s stance. This article analyses these developments in context, including Somalia’s historical position on territorial integrity since 1991, Taiwan’s unique diplomatic strategy on the continent, and the implications for regional stability, China’s influence, and international recognition in the Horn of Africa.
A comprehensive post-incident review of the Yale New Haven Health data breach revealing critical cybersecurity lapses, patient impact, and the urgent need for systemic healthcare risk reform.
A sweeping cyberattack on Yale New Haven Health exposed the…
China’s near-monopoly on rare earth elements has quietly positioned it as a critical player in global trade, giving it strategic leverage over the world’s transition to green and high-tech futures.
Russia and Iran have announced a significant expansion in their bilateral trade and energy cooperation, underpinned by a new free trade agreement and a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. This collaboration includes substantial gas supply deals, nuclear energy projects, and the development of oilfields, marking a pivotal shift in their economic and geopolitical relations.
Mauritius harbors ambitions to become a regional data hub linking Africa and Asia. Yet a sobering look at its infrastructure reveals gaps in power supply, connectivity, land, and policy that hinder big data centre projects. This article dissects the technical, regulatory, geographic, environmental, and economic challenges keeping Mauritius from matching small data centre powerhouses like Ireland and Singapore – and considers how the island nation can bridge the gap.
Shell has announced its withdrawal from three offshore natural gas projects in Colombia’s Caribbean region, citing a strategic realignment of its global portfolio. The decision affects the Col 5, Purple Angel, and Fuerte Sur blocks, jointly operated with Colombia’s state-owned oil company, Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol remains committed to these projects, emphasizing their technical and economic viability for the country’s medium-term energy supply.
