How South Sudan won the longest war but lost peace

The complexities around the birth of South Sudan in 2011 are almost impossible to grasp. The foundation of the world’s youngest country stands on layers upon layers of intrigues, infighting as well as colonial meddling. Its future now also stands on unfettered ambition and the decisions of a select few on whose fragile shoulders the responsibilities of charting the country’s path lie.

Unfortunately though, the romance that characterised the idea of South Sudan, a breakaway from the Sudan, has over the years fizzled out. Each dawn bringing with it the introduction of more plots and subplots, all adding up to the story of South Sudan.