Sub-Saharan Africa

South Sudan

  • Sudan
    South Sudan’s Challenge to Africa’s Colonial Borders
    South Sudan’s independence July 9 could encourage secession efforts elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, but elites in those countries will likely stymie those attempts at challenging colonial borders, at least for now.
    Expert Brief by John Campbell July 7, 2011 Africa Program
  • Sudan
    Why Sudan’s Peace Is in Jeopardy
    Hostilities in Sudan might be relieved by a deal hammered out by former South African president Thabo Mbeki, but ethnic and religious divides, resource battles, and looming southern independence remain contentious issues, says CFR’s John Campbell.
    Expert Brief by John Campbell May 31, 2011 Africa Program
  • Sudan
    A Trip Report: Sudan
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    Upon their return from Sudan, please join George Clooney and John Prendergast to assess the in-country situation in advance of southern Sudan's independence referendum this January.
    Event with John Prendergast, George Clooney and Tami Hultman October 12, 2010
  • Sudan
    A Trip Report: Sudan
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    Upon their return from Sudan, George Clooney and John Prendergast assess the in-country situation in advance of southern Sudan's independence referendum this January.
    Event October 12, 2010
  • Sudan
    Sudan’s Fractured Internal Politics
    Experts say instability in south Sudan should be looked at in tandem with the crisis in Darfur, and some call for addressing Sudan’s problems in a more unified way to help forestall an escalation of violence.
    Backgrounder by Toni Johnson and Stephanie Hanson October 7, 2010