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Mediation helps start a fragile transition in Sudan
The fall of President Omar al-Bashir in Sudan can be seen as the demise of just another African strongman. Yet in a large state divided along complex ethnic, religious and political lines, his personalized tyranny made political stability possible. Now that is gone and an internationally mediated transition agreement is in place. Yet tensions between the civilian opposition, the military and various regional players suggest that the road ahead may not lead to democracy.
Opinion: Turkey changing the dynamics in the Horn of Africa
Late last year, Turkey secured the lease of an island on Sudan’s Red Sea coast. The location of this ancient port – situated on one of the world’s most important trade arteries – will put Ankara in a position to exercise much greater influence from the Nile to the Persian ...
Sudan makes steady progress in the face of war and increasing isolation
Sudan is risking increasing isolation - despite the country’s potentially valuable resources. Its President, Omar al-Bashir, not only faces war and unrest on several fronts, but he is wanted by the International Criminal Court on genocide charges. Sudan faces a difficult future and it will take more than macroeconomic reforms ...
South Sudan’s internal struggles could affect neighbouring economies
Thousands have died and at least 1.5 million displaced by violence along ethnic lines in South Sudan. This could develop into the worst famine for 40 years. And on top of this civil war the economic impact of its oil dispute with its northern neighbour could spill over into neighbouring ...
African leaders push food production to top of 2014 agenda
Africa's economy is growing faster than any other continent, according to a 2013 report by the African Development Bank. But while per capita incomes may be rising on the continent as a whole, parts of sub-Saharan Africa are still struggling to provide food for their growing populations. The African Union ...
