South Sudan’s independence July 9 could encourage secession efforts elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, but elites in those countries will likely stymie those attempts at challenging colonial ...

"It's important to realize that south Sudan will need a legitimate standing military if secession goes forward in January as planned," Gelfand said. "But the secretive nature of their procurement ...

South Sudan said on Tuesday it would consolidate relations with neighbouring Sudan, aiming to enhance strategic coordination for peace and stability in both nations.The statement follows President ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Khartoum/Juba: Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir ordered the opening of his country ...

a vote for secession is widely assumed. Carter monitors Sudan vote Voting in Southern Sudan The CPA was intended to commit the governments in the North and South to make the prospect of continued ...

As a result, today, many have trouble like Tomo to prove their link to South Sudan since the secession from Sudan in 2011. While there are no official statistics about their number, UNHCR in ...

President Yoweri Museveni dashed to South Sudan in early April for a quick meeting with his South Sudan counterpart, Salva Kiir, due to mounting fears of an escalation that could plunge the fragile ...

Observers say the country is still on a knife edge with politically-motivated purges targeting Machar allies who are either dismissed from their positions or detained.

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called on all parties to exercise restraint and uphold the peace agreement as violence escalate ...

“Kenya had somehow been eclipsed, even though it helped South Sudan’s mediation and eventual secession,” the Kenyan diplomat said, referring to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, negotiated ...