South Sudan promised to investigate civil war atrocities. Why hasn’t that happened?
The peace deal included a plan for an Africa-led hybrid court
Will lingering suspicions undermine public support for South Sudan’s peace?
Here’s why leaders’ endorsements of peace policies can backfire
South Sudan’s peace process faces a February deadline. Could last summer’s flooding actually help?
Natural disasters can help resolve conflict — sometimes
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.
What are the prospects for South Sudan’s new peace agreement? Here are the critical next steps.
It’s been a month since South Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement
On South Sudan’s sixth birthday, here are 6 things you should 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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Should you worry about China's investments in Africa?
[caption id="attachment_29228" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, right,
Should you worry about China’s investments in Africa?
[caption id="attachment_29228" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, right,
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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Will Sudan's elections change anything?
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Will Sudan’s elections change anything?
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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)
Where delaying elections can build peace
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Why South Sudan has exploded in violence
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