Africa: South Sudan in New Push to Resume Prime Position As Top Oil Producer

In 2013, South Sudan sank into a costly war, and disrupted social and economic activity, especially production of oil - its major export. A peace deal signed in July this year holds the key to the country's revival. Julius Barigaba spoke to Guillaume Doane, co-founder and CEO of Africa Oil & Power, about the prospects for Juba.

The war was undoubtedly a major setback for the country. And it coincided with arguably the most challenging period in the history of the oil and gas industry -- a sustained period of depressed prices.

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