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Briefing
Five reasons to care about the Sudan - South Sudan conflict
Fighting between South Sudan and its rival, Sudan, could restart a 20-year civil war that claimed the lives of millions. It could also affect the price Americans pay for car fuel, China’s ability to keep its economy growing, and the stability of the region. Here’s a few reasons to pay attention to the fighting in Sudan.
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China 'buying out' Africa: Top 5 destinations of Chinese money
On a quest to secure raw materials and energy resources to support the exponential growth of its economy, China has become the fastest-growing investor in Africa. Here are the top five destinations of Chinese capital, in order of estimated Chinese investment.
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South Sudan: 5 key questions answered
The Republic of South Sudan, the world’s newest country, is one of the most underdeveloped nations on earth. But it may be able to overcome the obstacles it faces – if it finds peace with its northern neighbor.
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South Sudan: a timeline to independence
On Saturday, after decades of civil war and almost two centuries of rule by outsiders, South Sudan will finally become an independent state. Here's a look at the road the fledgling nation has traveled to get to where it is today.
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In Pictures: South Sudan: World's newest country
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With talks, another chance at peace for Sudan and South Sudan
Just a day after South Sudan accused Sudan of attacks inside its territory, the countries send negotiators to Addis Ababa to try to resolve disputes over border, security, and oil revenues.
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South Sudan refugee influx strains Kenyan camps
Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, whose population thinned out as South Sudanese went home following a 2005 peace deal, is filling once more as Sudan and South Sudan return to fighting.
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Keep Calm
Rains cool off war in South Sudan (+video)
The six month rainy season gives time for Sudan and South Sudan to make progress in resolving differences. But the wet weather will strain the sanitation systems in refugee camps.
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Keep Calm
Fighting continues between Sudan and South Sudan, as economies collapse
At this time last year, South Sudan was preparing to become Africa's newest nation. Now the dispute between South Sudan and Sudan may turn both into the latest failed states.
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Keep Calm
UN Security Council prods Sudan and South Sudan back to talks
The UN Security Council voted to impose economic sanctions on Sudan and South Sudan if they don't stop fighting immediately and restart mediation over oil revenues and borders.
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Terrorism & Security
How US special forces help in the hunt for Joseph Kony (+video)
Some 100 Special Forces soldiers are advising and training regional troops searching for Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, in central Africa.
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Briefing
Five reasons to care about the Sudan - South Sudan conflict
Fighting between South Sudan and its rival, Sudan, could restart a 20-year civil war that claimed the lives of millions. It could also affect the price Americans pay for car fuel, China’s ability to keep its economy growing, and the stability of the region. Here’s a few reasons to pay attention to the fighting in Sudan.
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On trip to China, South Sudan's leader warns of war with Sudan (+video)
South Sudanese President Kiir is in Beijing to tighten economic links to China, traditionally a close ally of Sudan's.
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Terrorism & Security
Amid dispute over oil, Sudan bombs South Sudanese towns (+video)
When South Sudan declared independence from Sudan, it took three quarters of the formerly united country's oil, which has since been a source of tension and conflict.
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Mob in Sudan torches church frequented by South Sudanese
The mob in Khartoum shouted insults at South Sudanese. Sudan and South Sudan are on the brink of a full-scale war over oil.
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Keep Calm
Sudan declares war on South Sudan: Will this draw in East Africa, and China? (+video)
After South Sudan seizes Heglig oil fields, which both countries claim, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir declares war. How can international community prevent a regional conflict?
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Sudan threatens to unseat South Sudan government amidst clashes
Omar al-Bashir said he would "liberate" the people of South Sudan if fighting over oil revenues continue.
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Sudan vows quick response to South's oil field occupation
The government in Khartoum says they will not stand by after an oil field was occupied by South Sudanese forces.
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Africa Monitor
New censorship strategy in Sudan
Sudanese authorities have a long history of closing newspapers and silencing journalists, but the government is now pushing papers out of business by targeting their sales, writes a guest blogger.
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Africa Monitor
Sudan and South Sudan say no to war, but violence continues
Core issues from South Sudan's independence from Sudan remain unresolved, like sharing oil revenue. But the current rhythm of fight, talk, fight, talk is unsustainable, says guest blogger.
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Africa Monitor
Progress on citizenship and border issues in Sudan and South Sudan?
South Sudan and Sudan appeared to make progress in their latest talks in Addis Ababa, despite heightened regional tensions, writes guest blogger Amanda Hsiao.
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Keep Calm
When Joseph Kony almost came in from the cold: Juba peace talks (+video)
Joseph Kony showed his face to the world in 2006. Peace talks in the South Sudan city of Juba between 2006 and 2008 held out the promise of an end to Africa's longest insurgency. Here's how they ended.
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Change Agent
Franco Majok fled Sudan – but returned to build a school
Education helped Franco Majok escape from war-torn Sudan. Now his Village Help for South Sudan has built a school there – and more.
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Will new talks between Sudan and South Sudan end oil dispute?
In January, South Sudan cut off oil production, accusing its northern neighbor of stealing its oil. Now the African Union is aiming to settle things down.
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China 'buying out' Africa: Top 5 destinations of Chinese money
On a quest to secure raw materials and energy resources to support the exponential growth of its economy, China has become the fastest-growing investor in Africa. Here are the top five destinations of Chinese capital, in order of estimated Chinese investment.
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Why Ethiopia's authoritarian style gets a Western nod
Ethiopia is a geostrategically important ally in the West's efforts to battle extremism in the Horn of Africa. Western leaders have also emphasized its progress in battling poverty.
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29 Chinese kidnapped workers held in Sudan released (+video)
Twenty-nine Chinese workers abducted by rebels in Sudan more than a week ago have been released, state media said.
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Africa Monitor
Wave of arrests in Sudan targets nonviolent student activists
Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Services arrested at least nine peaceful student protesters in Khartoum last week, and the government has yet to acknowledge the arrests, reports guest blogger Tracy Fehr.
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Africa Monitor
South Sudan's oil cutoff: brilliant negotiating, or suicide?
Guest blogger Aly-Khan Satchu sees a larger proxy war in the current standoff between Sudan and South Sudan over dividing revenues from South Sudan's oil.
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In South Sudan, tribal militias exact revenge (+video)
Some 2,000 people may have been killed and tens of thousands displaced by tribal conflict since Christmas, in what may be new South Sudan's greatest existential challenge.
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