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Item Open Access Challenges of nation building in the 21st Century Africa : Experiences from South Sudan, 2011-2013(2021-06-23) Mathelemusa, Andisani; Dzimiri. P/; Molapo, R. R.Ever since its founding, South Sudan has not known peace because of the challenges that come with its existence as a state. The problems facing nation building in South Sudan are multifaceted. South Sudan is a newly independent state which came because of secession from Sudan. This research explored nation building initiatives underway in South Sudan. The civil conflicts that continue to hamper progress in building a prosperous nation in South Sudan are a cause for concern. This study, therefore, assessed the challenges that are faced by those who are tasked with building a coherent, stable, and vibrant nation in South Sudan. The study traced some of these aspects with a view to dissecting how they hinder the process of nation building in South Sudan. Peace-makers try to forge a deal with the belligerents, disputes remain, including the division of oil revenues, as 75% of all the former Sudan's oil reserves are in South Sudan. This research will identify factors which have led to the ongoing conflicts in South Sudan with the hope of coming up with suggestions on how the conflict can be resolved. To unravel the issues underpinning nation building in South Sudan, the study was guided by the following objectives: to identify challenges associated with nation building in South Sudan; to identify the causes of the challenges to nation building; to examine the strategies employed by the state in its nation building; and to assess the effectiveness of these strategies. The study was guided by the qualitative research paradigm. The method of data collection is a desktop research. Data were collected from books, journals, newspapers, letters, online books and articles without necessarily engaging the researcher in physical contact. Data were analysed using the thematic methodology and the main themes identified as impediments to nation building were explained.Item Open Access The political challenges of the new Southern Sudan State(2014-11-03) Allar, Yasser Wagi; Lehloka, Gabriel.; Thobejane, Tsoaledi.The issues surrounding the division of North and South Sudan and the independence of the South have a long and complex history. This history is taken into account in the present study, with the focus on the political challenges facing the New Southern Sudan State. The challenges explored and analysed include aspects such as the problem of Abeyi and oil, the issue of the oil pipeline and associated revenue distribution, the disparity of workforce, ethnicity and integration between the different tribes, as well as the relations between the Republic of South Sudan and the Blue Nile and Nuba Mountains. Central to thesis of this study is the understanding that this complex situation necessitates a holistic and integrative theoretical approach; which emphasizes the interrelationships between the different variables, including social, cultural and ethnic factors. This study strongly suggests that consolidated political stability will not in all likelihood be achieved unless the conjunctions and interrelationships between the various issues and problems are firstly understood in depth. And these issues are as explicated in the literature review. The study takes the approach of a qualitative design through a comprehensive archival method of collecting and analysing the data to reach a conclusion and recommendation pertaining to challenges faced by Sudan. Findings highlight that opportunities are lacking and therefore sustainable solutions regarding peace and stability are limited. For progress to be seen, avenues for dialogue between all agencies, both at micro and macro levels must be kept open and effective in order to ensure long term and sustainable peaceful transition