Martin Berge, Jr.

U.S. hopes for better relations with Sudan in 2018

The United States Administration on Monday has expressed hope that the U.S./Sudanese relations witness further improvement during 2018

Banks ‘reticent’ to work with Sudan, admits finance minister

Sudanese Finance Minister Mohammed Osman al-Rikabi said on Tuesday that banks across the world are still wary of working with Khartoum despite the US ending a trade embargo

South Sudan: Make or Break for South Sudan in 2018 As International Interest Wanes

2018 will be make or break time for South Sudan as the international community intervenes perhaps for the last time

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South Sudan’s youth live a life of war and daytime partying

With the dangers facing South Sudan’s youth, occasions where young people in the country come together are rare. However, a section of youngsters in the capital of Juba are defying the dangers of war to hit the clubs during daylight hours – one of the few escapes they can enjoy from the country’s ongoing conflict

U.S, Britain and Norway warn South Sudan parties over ceasefire violations

The United States, Britain and Norway have called on parties in the South Sudan conflict and their field commanders to stop violating the ceasefire signed last month, their head of missions in Juba said on Tuesday

Gold alone can solve Sudan’s economic problems: Minister

If the gold produced in Sudan were not sold but used as a guarantee for financing, the country’s financial problems would be solved, says Minister of Minerals Dr Hashem Ali Salem. Meanwhile, the economic situation continues to deteriorate, with the country’s reserves of cooking gas almost depleted, and soaring prices of consumer goods

Author: Martin Berge, Jr.