South Sudan government

South Sudan Government is the governing body of South Sudan, a landlocked country in East-Central Africa bordered by Ethiopia to the east, Uganda to the south, Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the west and Central African Republic (CAR) to the north. It was formed following an independence referendum on 9 January 2011 that passed with 98.83% voting for secession from what was then known as Sudan. The government consists of executive branch headed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his Deputy Wani Igga; legislative branch composed of National Legislative Assembly; judicial branch consisting Supreme Court, Courts Of Appeal and other subordinate courts; independent commissions including commission for human rights & rule law ; political parties such as SPLM/A In Opposition , United Democratic Front & People’s Congress Party among others .

The current constitution which came into force on July 8th 2011 provides framework within which all branches are supposed operate according separation powers doctrine enshrined in it , however due ongoing armed conflict between various groups since 2013 has undermined this arrangement significantly creating power vacuum leading subversion democracy at both national level local levels throughout nation . This has been compounded by lack capacity within public service delivery systems leaving citizens vulnerable weak governance structures unable meet their needs effectively resulting increased poverty instability across region . However there have some recent efforts increase accountability transparency through establishment Anti-Corruption Commission Introduction Fiscal Responsibility Act 2017 amongst other measures taken address these issues member states continue strive towards building stable functioning democratic society future generations can benefit from without fear violence or exploitation any kind form .

In terms foreign relations South Sudan maintains diplomatic ties number countries around world most notably its regional neighbors Egypt DRC Uganda Ethiopia well major international actors like China Russia France US UK EU Japan etc though latter two often tend favor support opposition forces rather than government itself criticism failure deliver peace stability after long war civil unrest period post -independence followed signing Comprehensive Peace Agreement 2005 agreement between North Southern regions former united state signatories being NCP SPLM respectively who were main combatants during first half 21st century’s internal conflicts over resources control borders now marking 15 years end fighting constitutional process still continues albeit slowly with many challenges remain before finalization takes place allowing move forward more prosperous future free conflict oppression inequality corruption poor governance social economic conditions faced today