Staff movement and duty of careSevere
Foreign governments warn against all travel, the highest level of warning.
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S. Sudan political and security risk assessment
S. Sudan carries a high level of political and security risk for business. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 4 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Band 4 of 5
▲ Up 1 on last week
Africa
S. Sudan
What is the political and security risk in S. Sudan right now?
S. Sudan carries a high level of political and security risk for business. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 4 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings and sustained lethal conflict.
What are the main risks of operating in S. Sudan?
Armed conflict and political violenceHigh
Frequent armed violence is reported in parts of the country.
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in S. Sudan?
S. Sudan moved up 1 this week and rose 1 point over the last 12 weeks, from 64 to 65.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that S. Sudan stays in the High band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Severe band.
60 to 75%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Operations need dedicated security support and contingency plans.
Key facts
Inflation91.4%Latest data, 2024
Population12.2 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the S. Sudan threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in S. Sudan for business?
S. Sudan carries a high level of political and security risk for business. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 4 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in S. Sudan?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (severe); armed conflict and political violence (high); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Foreign governments warn against all travel, the highest level of warning.
What is the outlook for S. Sudan?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that S. Sudan stays in the High band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Severe band.
How often is the S. Sudan risk assessment updated?
The S. Sudan threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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