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GIS Dossier: Sub-Saharan Africa
The list of challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa is long and daunting. Political instability and violence have led to immense migration flows that countries on three continents are struggling to contain. These problems have exacerbated weather-related catastrophes like famine, creating a vicious circle. Yet, the region has plenty of potential. Can it overcome its hurdles? This edition of GIS Dossier surveys the predictions from our experts on this troubled region.
South Sudan heads from bad to worse
Political conflict, ethnic violence and man-made famine have turned South Sudan into Africa’s worst disaster since the Rwandan genocide in 1994. The crisis shows the limits of humanitarian aid and will have devastating long-term effects. It also poses a test for the international community, which must decide whether to intervene ...
Geopolitics: South Sudan - the challenge
In March, 2011, GIS ran this report, written by Africa expert, Professor Jaime Pinto, about the emergence of South Sudan. THE world’s newest nation emerges on July 9 after 50 years of intermittent civil war which has torn Sudan apart and cost 1.5 million lives. [[quote]] Christi...
