2016 in South Sudan

Events in the year 2016 in South Sudan.

Incumbents

 * President: Salva Kiir Mayardit
 * Vice President: James Wani Igga
 * First Vice President: Riek Machar (April–July), Taban Deng Gai (from 23 July)

Events


South Sudanese Civil War continues.


 * 23 June – a larger battle south of Wau initiated the 2016–17 Wau clashes.


 * 7-11 July – in the Juba clashes, a total of 300 people were killed.


 * 9 July – Coins for £1 SSP and £2 SSP are released to complete the coin series of the South Sudanese pound.

Sport

 * 5-21 August – South Sudan at the 2016 Summer Olympics: 3 competitors in 1 sport (athletics).

Deaths

 * 15 March – Arkangelo Bari Wanji, politician (b. 1936).