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North Sudan recognizes independent South Sudan North Sudan officially recognized the independence of South Sudan on Friday, a government minister announced on state television. "The Republic of Sudan declares that it recognizes the state of South...
Africa Headlines
Juba Gears Up for Independence Day 8 July 2011 Southern Sudanese in the country-in-waiting's capital Juba are sprucing up streets, confiscating black market guns and trying to impose order on frenetic traffic, all to make sure that the long-awaited...
Voice of America
The people of South Sudan are counting down the hours until they can mark their independence Saturday with world leaders and other dignitaries looking on. But the festivities belie the challenges the new nation will soon face. South Sudan is still...
Sudan Tribune
As South Sudan prepares to attain nationhood on Saturday, a senior official has advised the current leadership to focus on strengthening stronger ties and relations with countries that have recognized the new country's independence in an interview...
CNN
The final bricks are being laid on the path leading through the parade ground, the flags have been raised halfway in expectation and in the streets leading to the mausoleum of deceased Southern leader, Dr John Garang, waves of dancers are singing in...
BBC
South Sudan is counting down the hours until it becomes the world's newest nation on Saturday 9 July. Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir and dignitaries from around the world will be attending the celebrations in the southern capital, Juba. More than...