4 Sep 2010
A past pro-separation demo by South Sudanese. [©Gurtong]
Sudan's referendum commission agreed on a key post on Thursday, ending a deadlock which has stalled plans for the Jan. 9 southern vote on independence from the north against which it has fought decades of civil war.
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INTERVIEW: Long Road Ahead for Sudan Debt Relief-World Bank

Vehicles donated to the S. Sudan states by the Multi-Donor Trust Fund.[© World Bank]
Sudan needs structural reforms to broaden its economy and encourage private business to reduce a 46 percent poverty rate and qualify for relief on its $35 billion external debt, the World Bank's vice president for Africa said on Thursday.
3 Sep 2010
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Thousands Flee South Sudan Floods

An earial view of flooding in Jonglei State. [©Gurtong]
Floods in South Sudan have forced more than 50,000 people from their homes, health officials said on Tuesday, warning that the situation could worsen.
1 Sep 2010
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Lakes County Commissioners Unite Against Insecurity

Wulu County Commissioner Gideon Shulur takes his seat flanked by other state leaders. [©Gurtong]
The newly - appointed Wulu County Commissioner Gideon Shulur Mbele officially took office last Wednesday.
31 Aug 2010
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South Sudan Urges Banks to Expand into Rural Areas

Customers receiving services from a bank in South Sudan. [©Gurtong]
The regional Government of Southern Sudan on Sunday asked banks to extend services and economic activities to rural and border areas at a cost affordable to the average South Sudanese.
31 Aug 2010
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In April 2010, Sudan concluded its first democratic election in twenty four years as one of the requirements stipulated in the CPA. This is to be followed by a referendum in January 2011 during which the people of South Sudan shall excersice their right to self-determination by voting in the referendum to determine their future status as an independent state.
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