Northern and southern Sudan have fought each other for nearly 40 years since the country gained independence from Britain in 1956. Yesterday, the southerners began to take part in a week-long referendum on whether to secede. The majority are expected … read more »

South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially voted to mark the historic commencement of the long-awaited self-determination referendum in the semi-autonomous region. Salva Kiir Mayardit, South Sudan’s President casts his vote at Dr. John Garang mausoleum polling center, January, … read more »