South Sudan Chaos Halts Ex-Blackwater CEO’s Refinery Plan

As the former head of U.S. security company Blackwater USA, Erik Prince thrived in war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan. South Sudan, the world’s newest nation where violence erupted in December, is proving a little tougher.

South Sudan Cuts Back Oil Output, Braces for Shutdown

South Sudan made further reductions in oil output as it prepares to halt pipeline exports through neighboring Sudan amid conspiracy recriminations between the former foes.

South Sudan moves closer to oil pipeline to the south

South Sudan has moved closer to its target of gaining access to a pipeline to export its oil to the south.