Sudan’s civilian leader resigned. Now the military has sole control of the government.
The October coup is faltering — here’s why
Will lingering suspicions undermine public support for South Sudan’s peace?
Here’s why leaders’ endorsements of peace policies can backfire
Why South Sudan won the war but lost the peace
Peter Martell’s book on South Sudan is a must-read.
4 in 10 Africans are deeply committed to democracy. That’s the good news.
Afrobarometer finds that the level of commitment varies dramatically by country. Here’s the breakdown.
International peacebuilding really can build peace — but perhaps not how you expect
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China-Africa military ties have deepened. Here are 4 things to know.
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It’s not just fake news. Even real news can warp political perceptions.
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South Sudan is fighting again. Can its peacekeeping mission work?
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Three important points to help in understanding South Sudan’s worsening crisis
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Uniting warring armies after a civil war sounds like a good idea. Here’s why it usually fails.
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South Sudan’s leaders just signed a peace deal. Will it work?
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South Sudan's leaders just signed a peace deal. Will it work?
[caption id="attachment_28967" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (right)
Talking about war makes it more likely. Look at South Sudan.
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South Sudan’s warring parties agree to agree on a peace agreement
[caption id="attachment_20932" align="aligncenter" width="620"] South Sudanese President Salva Kiir (L)
South Sudan's warring parties agree to agree on a peace agreement
[caption id="attachment_20932" align="aligncenter" width="620"] South Sudanese President Salva Kiir (L)
One split, two Sudans and the effects of three years of independence
Three years after South Sudan became independent from Khartoum, both countries remain
Why South Sudan has exploded in violence
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Southern Sudan Referendum on Secession: Pre-Plebiscite Report
We are pleased to continue the return of our "election