The history of Sudan dates back thousands of years, with evidence of advanced civilizations emerging as early as 5000 BCE. The most notable of these were theNubian Kingdoms, which flourished in northern Sudan along the Nile River. These kingdoms, such asKush, were heavily influenced by ancient ...
As for Ethiopia, the conflict on the border dates back to more than a hundred years, and the clashes between the two countries are repeated despite the Ethiopian recognition of Sudan’s right in the disputed part. However, there is an overlap in the economic and social interests in the bord...
South Sudanbecame an independent country in 2011 after a long civil war with the government of Sudan. The country is located to the south of Sudan and is bordered by Sudan to the north,Ethiopiato the east, Kenya to the southeast,Ugandato the south, theDemocratic Republic of the Congoto th...
Referring to the SAF as “an army composed of a specific militia belonging to certain tribes,” the RSF reminded those present of a struggle that dates back to the days of Mahdist rule (1885-1899). At that time, western Arabs, particularly the Ta’aisha, took power after the early death...
Dates of Independence Day in South Sudan 2026 Thu, Jul 9 National Holiday 2025 Wed, Jul 9 National Holiday 2024 Tue, Jul 9 National Holiday 2023 Jul 9, Jul 10 2022 Sat, Jul 9 National Holiday Summary On July 9th 2011, South Sudan became the 54th independent country in Africa whe...
“Little Scovia” is the next generation of South Sudanese that is growing up in the world’s newest country that is falling deeper and deeper into another civil war. She collects water bottles every day to help the rest of her family. ...
In 2002, the Republic of Sudan continued to be embroiled in a civil war—Muslim north versus Christian/ animist south—that began just prior to its independence in 1956. While brief periods of peace and parliamentary rule have resulted in a revived press structure, military flare-ups and revolv...
He led the Sudan People's Liberation Army during the Second Sudanese Civil War. Following a peace agreement, he briefly served as First Vice President of Sudan for three weeks until his death in a helicopter crash on July 30th 2005. Although foul play in his death has never been proved,...
Ethnic Conflicts- in Sudan The British division of the Sudan Ignored Tribal Boundaries, and Religious Differences. British Withdrawal Favored Arab Sudanese, and set the Stage for Civil War which has lasted for fifty years. Conflict between Arab Muslims and Black Muslims has led to genocide in Dar...
In the 1950s, the Umma in particular would field can-didates from elsewhere in electoral districts in Darfur whom they wanted to select as ministers, because the constituencies in Darfur were viewed as safe Umma strongholds. A candidate like this had no relationship with Darfur, and so after ...