Morocco officially declared itself a country of immigration in 2013, responding to the growing number of immigrants arriving from sub-Saharan Africa. Since then, tens of thousands of illegal aliens have been given residence permits, making them legal residents of the country. Despite this progress, however, Morocco's immigration policies remain inconsistent, and society has yet to truly accept the newcomers. By Claudia MendeMore
Four hours north of Juba, cattle dictate the pace of life. Yet the daily life of the Mundari ethnic group is also marked by Southern Sudan's war and ethnic conflicts. Yet what about the aspirations of the young?More...More
Sudan today is on a knife-edge: it can evolve toward peace and democracy, or spiral into instability and violence. Vital and timely international assistance can make the difference between success and failure for the new government. By Ibrahim Elbadawi and Jeffrey D. SachsMore
Military and pro-democracy leaders signed a power-sharing agreement in August paving the way for a promised democratic transition after 30 years of authoritarian rule in Sudan. But refugees who fled genocidal violence in Darfur are expressing their reservations about the deal. Marta Vidal met them in Amman, JordanMore
Stella Gitanoʹs "Withered Flowers" is a powerful short story collection that showcases work from the very beginnings of an impressive and unusual literary career. The stories, now translated by Anthony Calderbank, centre on the lives of Sudanʹs marginalised and are elevated by bold, fearless imagery. Marcia Lynx Qualey read the bookMore
Ostinato Recordsʹ latest release, "Two Niles to Sing a Melody", is not only a collection of sixteen songs from the peak period of the country’s popular music era, the 1970s, it also contains fascinating first-hand accounts from a variety of musicians who survived the purges during the subsequent clampdown on popular culture. By Richard MarcusMore
One year after South Sudan's independence hostilities with its northern neighbour continue. But due to the high degree of interdependence between North and South even after their separation, the two countries are forced to resolve their conflicting issues. An analysis by Stefan WolffMore
A year after gaining independence, South Sudan is still a long way off achieving any democratic change or securing a lasting peace. The nation is also threatened by economic collapse after ceasing oil production, in a conflict with Sudan that continues to dog economically and strategically important border regions. By Annett HellwigMore
The country's mood was already weighed down by economic and social problems and military crises before the pandemic reached Iran. The regime's crisis management has done little to improve things. By Shabnam von Hein
