Aug 19, 2010
Independence referendum in the wings as companies say that a vote by Southern Sudan to secede would help in obtaining resources. Read Article Wary investors wait for Sudan election
Nov 16, 2010
Thousands of Southern Sudanese queue up at schools, churches and under trees to register to vote in a referendum widely expected to lead to the break-up of Africa's largest country. Read Article Southern Sudanese ready for self-determination poll
Dec 23, 2010
The Nile is at the centre of a nine-nation diplomatic dispute that involves next month's crucial referendum in southern Sudan. Read Article Sudan vote drawn into Nile dispute
Jan 05, 2011
While the south accounts for as much as 80 per cent of Sudan's oil production, more than control of this wealth is at stake when voters go to the polls on Sunday. Read Article This is our future too, say northerners in south Sudan
Jan 05, 2011
Expatriates say the referendum will likely pass, but also anticipate tampering during the voting process. Read Article Local northerners oppose the split
Jan 05, 2011
The Emirates provides help, from agriculture to infrastructure, investing US$2 billion by the end of 2009. Read Article UAE has a long history of support for Sudan
Jan 05, 2011
Sudan's minister of state for foreign affairs says the referendum is the will of the people, and the results will not affect long-term cooperation between the regions. Read Article Sudanese minister urges calm on UAE visit
Jan 07, 2011
There are celebrations in the southern town of Juba as weekly rallies turn into daily carnivals through what would become their capital as southerners eagerly anticipate their independence. Read Article Sudan's south already jubilant at prospect of split
Jan 07, 2011
Many blame the governance of president Omar al Bashir for the country's imminent division, as experts urge Arab leaders to deliver a conciliatory message. Read Article Arab world dismayed by prospect of Sudan split
Jan 07, 2011
Omar Mr al Bashir has to struggle to stay on top of the factions. It is clear that he has had enough of international isolation, and no doubt thinks that the new state in southern Sudan will be dependent on Khartoum. Read Article At the last minute, al Bashir concedes to a divided Sudan
