Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, arrives in Juba, Sudan on Friday, to celebrate the independence of South Sudan on Saturday. Photo: AP
People walk along a main road to join celebrations in the center of Juba, southern Sudan, late Friday. Photo: AP
A crowd of people take to the streets to celebrate South Sudan's impending independence in Juba, South Sudan, on Friday. Photo: AP
South Sudan became the world's newest nation early Saturday, officially breaking away from Sudan after two civil wars over five decades that claimed the lives of millions. Photo: AP
With substantial oil reserves, huge amounts of arable land and the Nile flowing through its centre, South Sudan could grow into a prosperous, self-sustaining nation capable of providing security, services and employment for its population. Photo: AP
People raise their hands and wave a South Sudanese flag in celebration. South Sudan needs to build institutions that represent the full constellation of its broad geographic and ethnic communities. Photo: AP
