South Sudan

South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation and one of Africa’s most significant oil producers, with a GDP almost entirely dependent on petroleum revenues. Africaspoint covers South Sudan’s energy sector, peace process, humanitarian situation, and the long-term economic opportunities in a country with enormous agricultural and mineral potential yet to be developed.

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Sudan Eyes 2,000 Tonnes to Reshape Gold Trade

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Sudan is targeting 2,000 tonnes of verified gold reserves while pivoting exports from Dubai to Saudi Arabia, challenging decades of…

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Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

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Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

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South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…

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Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…