VOICED: South Sudan braced for independence referendum

The video discusses the referendum for Southern Sudan's independence, highlighting the confidence of the Yes camp and the historical context of unity and civil war. It covers the voting process, the 2005 Peace Accord, and President Omar Al Bashir's stance. The economic implications of oil reserves, mostly located in the South but transported through the North, are examined. The video also addresses border issues, particularly around Abyei, and the potential precedent set for other African nations with colonial-era borders.

Discuss the importance of the oil reserves in the context of the North-South separation.

What precedent might the separation set for other countries in Africa?