Can a Youth Boom Survive South Sudan’s Education Crisis?

NYT World Thursday 25 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Ed Ram 1 min read

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South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation at risk.

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Can a Youth Boom Survive South Sudan’s Education Crisis?

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