south Sudan referendum
Sudanese politician warns of south Sudan-east Africa alliance
Egypt
January 18, 2011
Sudanese politician warns of south Sudan-east Africa alliance
Southern Sudan will establish strong ties with East African nations while disregarding interests of Arab countries if it secedes, warned…
African leaders propose confederation between two Sudans
Egypt
January 11, 2011
African leaders propose confederation between two Sudans
A proposal will be presented to African leaders to establish a confederation-like economic and monetary union, sources in Khartoum have…
Tuesday’s papers: Tensions escalate in Sudan, incompetence mars church investigation
Egypt
January 11, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Tensions escalate in Sudan, incompetence mars church investigation
In Tuesday’s news, state-owned Al-Ahram leads with an update on the Sudanese referendum, which, according to the paper’s headline, seems…
Business in Juba booming as reporters flock to city
Egypt
January 10, 2011
Business in Juba booming as reporters flock to city
Markets in the southern Sudanese city of Juba saw an unexpected boom with the kick off of Sudan’s week-long secession…
Sudanese referendum: Deadly clashes in Abyei leave 23 dead
Egypt
January 10, 2011
Sudanese referendum: Deadly clashes in Abyei leave 23 dead
At least 23 people have died in clashes between Dinka soldiers and Arab nomads near Sudan's north-south border in the…
Monday’s papers: Mubarak’s speech, church bombing investigations and Sudanese referendum
Egypt
January 10, 2011
Monday’s papers: Mubarak’s speech, church bombing investigations and Sudanese referendum
The Sudanese referendum, Mubarak’s speech at the Supreme Court, and the latest developments and statements on investigations into the Alexandria…
Sunday’s Papers: Referendum in Sudan and Big Brother in Alexandria
Egypt
January 9, 2011
Sunday’s Papers: Referendum in Sudan and Big Brother in Alexandria
All Egyptian newspapers published front page headlines on Sunday’s Sudan referendum on the secession of the south. The event’s significance…
Special from Sudan: Hundreds of refugees return to southern Sudan as poll nears
Egypt
January 8, 2011
Special from Sudan: Hundreds of refugees return to southern Sudan as poll nears
Juba--Tomorrow is the day when all roads in Southern Sudan lead to the ballot boxes. Tension is almost palpable.Yet the question…
A map of Sudan hampers Egyptian television coverage of Sudan referendum
Egypt
January 8, 2011
A map of Sudan hampers Egyptian television coverage of Sudan referendum
Authorities at Khartoum Airport seized equipment belonging to Egyptian television that was going to be used for coverage of Sudan’s secession referendum…
Experts call for strong Egypt-southern Sudan relations in case of secession
Egypt
January 8, 2011
Experts call for strong Egypt-southern Sudan relations in case of secession
Experts in African and international affairs agree that Egypt should adopt a policy based on cooperation with southern Sudan, so…