SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 03, 2012
Although Sudan and South Sudan are officially at peace, a brutal war rages in the border province of South Kordofan. Civilians are the primary victims of President Omar Bashir's fragmentation bombs, but the world has taken little notice of the violence. By Horand Knaup in Gidel, Sudan more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 21, 2012
Bloody conflicts in a band of Africa stretching from Senegal to Somalia are hampering efforts to bring progress to the troubled region. Muslims are increasingly pitted against Christians, and nomads against sedentary farmers. Matters are made worse by climate change and a flood of weapons. By Horand Knaup more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 06, 2011
A new country will come into existence this weekend in Africa. Southern Sudan, rich in oil reserves, is declaring its independence. But an ongoing conflict with the north combined with numerous warlords pursuing their own agendas means that optimism is in short supply. By Horand Knaup more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 15, 2011
Iran, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo may not top of most people's lists when it comes to a vacation -- but that doesn't mean countries off the beaten track don't try to tempt tourists. Many unlikely holiday destinations were represented at the ITB trade show in Berlin last weekend. By Moises Mendoza in Berlin more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 29, 2010
All signs point to the secession of Southern Sudan following a referendum in early January. But what would happen next? Despite significant oil reserves, the region is among the poorest in the world. And there is no guarantee that the north won't meddle. By Horand Knaup more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 20, 2010
Voters in Southern Sudan will soon decide whether to secede from Sudan. Many anticipate that the referendum could result in renewed violence between the north and the south. Southern Sudan's regional representative in Cairo, Ruben Marial Benjamin, spoke with SPIEGEL about the approaching ballot. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 17, 2010
Guinea worms have plagued humanity for millennia. Now, a non-profit organization run by Jimmy Carter is very close to eradicating them for good. In a SPIEGEL interview, the former US president talks about how the benefits transcend just health issues and how the battle has been his most rewarding yet. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 17, 2010
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter is leading a unique battle to eradicate the Guinea worm. His efforts have brought the painful infection, transmitted via contaminated water, to the brink of elimination. The decisive battle is being fought in Sudan. By Cordula Meyer more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 09, 2010
US dispatches have cleared up one of the most baffling weapons affairs of the recent past. In 2008, pirates hijacked a ship full of tanks and other military hardware. Kenya apparently intended to send the materiel on to Southern Sudan. But they were unprepared for the US reaction. By Horand Knaup more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 22, 2010
In a SPIEGEL interview, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, discusses the worldwide condemnation of war crimes in Darfur, the possible partition of Sudan and his relationship with terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. By Susanne Koelbl and Volkhard Windfuhr more... [ Forum ]
