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August 27, 2014
East Africa: Region's Missed Opportunity for Action On South Sudan
As people continue to suffer, the latest regional summit ended in little more than repeated promises. Read more »
May 21, 2014
Africa: 'Sudan and South Sudan's Bitter and Incomplete Divorce'
James Copnall's exploration of 'Sudan and South Sudan's Bitter and Incomplete Divorce' is at its best when it is telling human stories of courage and tragedy. Read more »
May 20, 2014
South Sudan: Peace Is Possible
South Sudan can achieve peace but it must first confront its many unresolved issues head-on rather than sweep them under the carpet. Read more »
May 13, 2014
South Sudan: The Root of the Crisis Is Constitutional Not Ethnic
Any lasting peace deal must bear in mind the political underpinnings of the ongoing violence and dismantle South Sudan's centralised, high-stakes, zero-sum political system. Read more »
April 25, 2014
South Sudan: Poor Gambella! So Far From Addis Ababa, So Close to South Sudan
An influx of South Sudanese Nuer into Gambella in Ethiopia could destabilise the region, but the impact on long-term development is likely to be more significant. Read more »
March 13, 2014
East Africa: The New Kings of Crude
Luke Patey's new book tells the nuanced story of China and India's struggles to extract oil in the high-risk settings of Sudan and South Sudan. Read more »
March 07, 2014
South Sudan: A Child's Tale - Victims of South Sudan's Conflict
Politicians and armed soldiers may have started South Sudan's conflict, but it is civilians - in particular children - who are paying the cost. Read more »
February 03, 2014
Africa: Weekly Newsletter 3 February 2014
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January 31, 2014
Africa: Justice Cannot Wait in South Sudan
South Sudan's leaders have a chance to turn a page in history. They should reject any amnesty and cooperate with investigations, even if it means submitting to a process they can't… Read more »
January 09, 2014
South Sudan: Donor-Driven Technical Fixes Failed - It's Time to Get Political
While commentators argue about who or what is most at fault for South Sudan's return to conflict, one thing is clear: the international community is not free from blame. Read more »
December 20, 2013
South Sudan: Experts Weekly - South Sudan in Violent Crisis
A long running political struggle at the top of the ruling SPLM has degenerated into violence that risks civil war. Think Africa Press asks seven experts for analysis and what can… Read more »
December 05, 2013
Africa: The Value of Voluntary Service - a Ghanaian's Story in South Sudan
On International Volunteers Day, it is worth highlighting the importance of volunteers around the world and their role in strengthening trust, solidarity, and reciprocity. And what… Read more »
September 09, 2013
East Africa: Could Locusts Escalate Tensions Between the Sudans?
Sudan could be liable for environmental damage to South Sudan if it fails to tackle its locust problem. Read more »
August 15, 2013
South Sudan: Protest Song Singer and Writer Release Album
After 40 years of writing and singing protest songs, General Paolino has had the honour of releasing South Sudan's first ever album. Read more »
August 02, 2013
South Sudan: What Next for the New Cabinet?
President Kiir's new cabinet suggests he is trying to reassure the population as well as foreign oil investors. Read more »
July 12, 2013
East Africa: Can Pipeline Dreams Become Reality?
Can a regional project for two new oil pipelines be realised with such volatile neighbourly relations? Read more »
South Sudan: In Search of Food and Peace
Donor support for programmes targeting food security and community farms aims to end hunger and conflict in South Sudan. Read more »
June 26, 2013
South Sudan: Oil Politics, Asian Suitors, and Alternative Pipelines in South Sudan
According to South Sudanese officials, the Japanese Toyota Company has agreed to build a new oil pipeline that bypasses Sudan. Read more »
March 01, 2013
South Sudan: Aid Groups Rush Food Relief to Jonglei State
The UN warns that the cycle of violence in Jonglei state must be stopped as the most recent victims of violence are brought humanitarian aid. Read more »
February 06, 2013
South Sudan: Govt's Oil-for-Food Gambit
Part of South Sudan's plan for growth involves joining the EAC. But could a resulting influx of skilled labour and cheap goods do more harm than good? Read more »
January 31, 2013
Africa: African Union Acts on Mali, But Sees Delays on DR Congo, Sudans
The AU did well to raise pledges for $450 million to support action in Mali, but little headway was made regarding problems in the DRC and between the Sudans. Read more »
December 06, 2012
Africa: Donations Crucial for Hunger Emergency in South Sudan and Eastern DRC
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has said it needs $26 million to feed hungry and displaced people in South Sudan and revealed that its air operation to drop food to refugees "is… Read more »
September 07, 2012
South Sudan: Bid to Resolve Jonglei Conflict
South Sudan's government is attempting to tackle violent inter-tribal fighting, but it is uncertain whether they have sufficient resources to do so. Read more »
August 29, 2012
South Sudan: From Humanitarian Response to Humanitarian Readiness
As the humanitarian situation in South Sudan deteriorates, the international aid community needs to re-think the way it provides relief. Read more »
East Africa: The Sudan-South Sudan Relationship After Meles Zenawi
Can Khartoum-Juba negotiations survive the demise of their most important African backer? Read more »
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