· July, 2011

Stories about South Sudan from July, 2011

South Sudan: Messages of #LoveFromSudan

On the eve of the independence of South Sudan, a group of young Sudanese started a movement that is trying to start a conversation between North and South to create mutual friendship between both sides and link young citizens of the two countries. The movement uses the hashtag #lovefromsudan.

14 July 2011

South Sudan: Free At Last!

Africa has a new nation: the Republic of South Sudan. South Sudan held a referendum on January 9, 2011, on whether or not it should remain a part of Sudan. After voting almost unanimously (99%) for independence from the north, Southern Sudan's formal independence was declared on 9 July, 2011. Bloggers discuss this historic occasion.

10 July 2011

South Sudan: A New Journey Begins

A new journey begins in South Sudan: “South Sudan has been born at time when Africa has made substantial steps in development unlike the 60s. With a population that is...

8 July 2011