Polygamy in South Sudan is quite common.
It has been connected with the chaotic state of affairs in the country.
[1] Its supporters, such as Archbishop Gabriel Roric of the Reformed Episcopal Church (an Anglican denomination), however, maintain polygamy is a source of "African pride", saying those who opposed it were misguided by the western world's approaches to marriage.
[2] Men in South Sudan commonly marry as often as their wealth can allow – this wealth is often measured in cattle.
About 40% of marriages are reportedly polygamous in this country.