China trying to mediate oil impasse between Sudan, South Sudan, again stepping …
China trying to mediate oil impasse between Sudan, South Sudan, again stepping …
Washington Post
JUBA, South Sudan — China inserted itself into the fight over oil between Sudan and its former territory South Sudan on Wednesday, sending a special envoy to try to break a deadlock between two rivals who often appear on the brink of renewed conflict. …
Total eyeing South Sudan-Uganda oil pipeline
Reuters
By Tom Bergin DOHA Dec 7 (Reuters) – French oil major Total said it could build a pipeline from South Sudan to Uganda that would continue to Kenya’s coast, potentially solving the fledgling state’s headache about how to export its oil. …
WorldScopes Helps First Generation of South Sudan Doctors
MarketWatch (press release)
7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The AMA Foundation today released a video featuring the contributions made by its WorldScopes initiative to medical students struggling to become the first generation of doctors in the newly formed country of South Sudan. …
South Sudan Says North Occupies Town
Voice of America (blog)
Newly-independent South Sudan has accused the north of invading its territory and occupying a town near the border. The South Sudan government said in a statement released Wednesday that the Sudan Armed Forces attacked the town of Jaw with mechanized …
South Sudan, Uganda Could Share Export Pipeline, Total Says
BusinessWeek
7 (Bloomberg) — South Sudan and Uganda could share an export pipeline to transport crude oil from inland fields to the Indian Ocean, Total SA Chief Executive Officer Christophe de Margerie said today. “There is a synergy there,” de Margerie said in …
Sudan’s Bashir Forms First Cabinet Since Separation of South
BusinessWeek
8 (Bloomberg) — Sudan formed the first government after the south seceded in July as President Umar al-Bashir’s National Congress Party took control of 20 ministries. Bashir delayed the appointment of a new cabinet as he sought the participation of …