Sudan Blocks Oil Shipment From New Neighbor South Sudan

Sudan has blocked an oil shipment from the new state of South Sudan, accusing it of failing to pay customs duties.

South Sudan Becomes the 54th Member of the African Union

The African Union Commission has released a statement formally welcoming South Sudan as the 54th member of the continental body.

Ethiopian Peacekeeping Forces Deployed in the Disputed Abyei Region of Sudan

The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Thursday that Ethiopian peacekeeping forces have been deployed in the disputed Abyei region of Sudan in the past few days.

Beyond the Euphoria of Southern Independence

South Sudan becomes the world’s newest nation on July 9th, the final step in the six-year Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), a deal that ended the 1983-2005 North-South war.

Nigerian Troops to Remain in Darfur After Independence

Nigerian troops currently on peace-keeping mission in Darfur under the United Nations/African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) are to remain there after the July 9th Independence of Southern Darfur which becomes part of Southern Sudan, Dr Ezekiel...

New Republic of Southern Sudan Set to Unveil Its Own Currency

The new Republic of Southern Sudan is set to unveil its own currency called the “Southern Sudan Pound”, its Central Bank and a governor immediately after independent is declared on Saturday. Until now, Sudan (north) hitherto supplied currency...

South Africa to Lend Helping Hand to New Nation South Sudan

South Africa has availed itself to help build the newest African nation, South Sudan. Briefing the media on Wednesday, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said it was South Africa’s desire to see peace, security and stability...

Landmines Add to Security Worries in Southern Sudan

Fighting between the Southern Sudanese army and an array of armed opposition movements is severely limiting the ability of humanitarian agencies to reach vulnerable populations, aid workers say.

Battling to Bring Aid to Thousands of Abyei Displaced

Warrap State in Southern Sudan is becoming the focus of efforts to assist thousands of people fleeing the disputed central-southern region of Abyei after it was attacked on 21 May by the northern Sudanese army, aid workers say. But the obstacles are considerable:...