Southern Sudan's Independence.

On Saturday, 9th July, a new country will be "born" in Africa. This new country is Southern Sudan and we all Africans are happy she is joining the international community. So far indications are that this will be a peaceful transfer of power from the North to the South. The International Community had to move in quickly to avert a possible clash between the North and the South. Despite all these efforts, the North is trying to do all that its in its power to provoke a war with the South. This is being done with the tacit approval of the Northern Sudanese Government. The Southerners have suffered enough and they need a break from all the intimidation and provocations going on currently. The North keeps on denying its involvement in the conflict in the Abyei region which is an oil rich region. The AU and the International community should put measures in place so that the Southerners will start enjoying the fruit of their labors. They have suffered for a long time under the regime of Al Bashir. This region must not be allowed to turn into a boiling cauldron which will have a spill over effect on the rest of the African continent. The Southerners should also be helped to put up structures and institutions so that this young country will be given a strong foundation. The people will need water, electricity, education, good roads and other essential social amenities that will make them feel part of the free world. All Africans both on the continent and in the diaspora should help the Southern Sudanese people achieve these goals and aspirations. As an African i wish Southern Sudan happy independence, and may their nation prosper, God bless Southern Sudan with peace and good tidings.