Witnessing the Birth of a Nation in Southern Sudan

January 10, 2011

History in the making: After decades of war and genocide, Southern Sudanese lined up to vote on a referendum divorcing them from the rest of Sudan.

Behind Uganda's World Cup Terror Blasts

African civilians pay the price for America's militaristic policies in Africa.

Sudan's Elections and The Prospects for Peace

Darfur's fallen out of the news. But Africa's largest country is at an important crossroads.

What the U.S. Can Do for Congo

Does Hillary Clinton’s recent visit mean that the U.S. is finally willing to get serious about Congo’s crisis?

M.I.A.'s Latest Hit: Save Sri Lanka

Can South Africa’s post-apartheid example be the answer to the rampant ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?