Sudan was once one country. Then, after decades of conflict, it became two. But the split didn't happen overnight. For 22 years, Sudan was torn apart by a devastating civil war rooted in deep political, religious, cultural, and economic divisions. Millions of people were killed or displaced, and entire communities were destroyed before a peace agreement finally opened the door to something extraordinary: the creation of a new country. So why did North and South Sudan fight for so long? What role did Britain, religion, oil, and political power play? And how did one of Africa's longest civil wars eventually lead to the birth of South Sudan in 2011? This wasn't just a war over land. It was a struggle over identity, power, and who would control the future of an entire people.

Why Did Sudan Split in Two? The 22-Year War That Changed Africa

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