Sudan and the nightmare of perennial conflict

Many post colonial African states have been afflicted by violent conflict that ranges from violent extremism to insurgency. In the words of Okodima Nnoli, “post colonial African state has always been engulfed in political bushfires and economic maladies”.

Sudan is a clear example of those African states that have experienced all kinds of conflict for many decades. Since independence, the country has never been politically stable.

The violent conflict that has erupted in the past few days that has pitted the two institutions of state security against each other is a stark reminder of the fragility and vulnerability of Sudan to violent conflict. The history of violent conflict in Sudan goes back to 1955 when an armed rebellion was launched by a South Sudanese army captain Joseph Lagu in protest against the ill-treatment of South Sudanese black people by the predominantly Arab Northern Sudanese political elite.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up