Sudan
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Sudan in Biblical Context (Kush)
1. Introduction Sudan, located directly south of Egypt and straddling the Nile Valley, occupies a region of deep biblical significance. Known in the Bible as Cush, this territory is referenced repeatedly across Old and New Testament texts. Cush is often associated with strength, distance, wealth, and divine purpose, reflecting both…
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Kush in Biblical Context
1. Introduction Kush (also spelled Cush) is a prominent biblical region, traditionally associated with areas of modern-day Sudan, South Sudan, and parts of Ethiopia. Frequently mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, Kush is depicted as an ancient and powerful civilisation deeply involved in the biblical narrative—through genealogy, prophecy,…
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South Sudan in Biblical Context
1. Introduction Though South Sudan is not mentioned by name in the Bible, its territory is geographically and culturally linked to the ancient biblical region of Cush—a term frequently used in both the Old and New Testaments. Cush (Hebrew: כּוּשׁ) is most commonly associated with the lands south of Egypt,…
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South Sudan’s Independence
South Sudan’s Independence: Historical Conflict, Referendum Process, and Nation-Building Challenges Introduction The independence of South Sudan in 2011 marked the birth of the world’s newest internationally recognised nation. Following decades of civil conflict, displacement, and political marginalisation under successive Khartoum governments, the people of Southern Sudan overwhelmingly voted for secession…