Jan 09, 2011
Thousands of jubilant south Sudanese queued through the night to be among the first the vote on Sunday in the region's landmark independence referendum. Read Article Sudan starts independence vote
Jan 09, 2011
If south Sudan emerged as Africa's newest country after the secession vote today, it could allow for Sudanese oil to be counted in OPEC reserves. Read Article Accession to OPEC possible for south Sudan
Jan 09, 2011
Ultimately, the coming split of Sudan has less to do with foreign machinations than with bad governance in Khartoum and the rise of sub-and supra-national loyalties throughout the region. Read Article Arab fears about Sudan's split have roots closer to home
Jan 09, 2011
Region begins week-long vote to decide on independence, though jubilant mood is marred by reports of violence and death in a remote border state. Read Article Historic independence referendum for South Sudan today
Jan 08, 2011
A rebel group attacked Southern Sudan's military and four rebels were killed, a military spokesman said today, a day before the region begins voting in an independence referendum. Read Article Four killed in South Sudan attack ahead of referendum
Jan 08, 2011
John Kerry pledges help beyond the poll that will decide whether the country stays united and whatever the result. Read Article US affirms commitment to Sudan 'irrespective of poll'
Jan 08, 2011
Salva Kiir could soon be the president of southern Sudan, a role for which he has long been fighting, first as a soldier and rebel leader, then as Omar al Bashir's second in command. Read Article The man aspiring to be the world's newest leader
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
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
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
