These seven nations represent the continuing evolution of the modern world’s borders. Some, like the Czech Republic and Montenegro, achieved stability through negotiation; others, like Eritrea and South Sudan, paid a heavy price in blood and suffering.

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The division of Sudan was not a sudden act of politics, but the culmination of more than half a century of civil wars, broken peace deals and deep-rooted ethnic and religious divisions.

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Africa remains home to several deadly and persistent wars that continue to reshape its political and humanitarian landscape. While the exact number fluctuates, over 15 African countries have experienced active armed conflicts, according to reports.

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World powers and regional states have long struggled to find leverage over the warring factions in South Sudan

US Secretary of State John Kerry, African ministers to meet on South Sudan violence, Somalia

About 42,000 have fled the city. The number of injured is still unknown, the UN said

300 killed in South Sudan violence: UN

'The govt's crisis task force has decided to evacuate German, European & international citizens,' said the German foreign ministry

Germany & Italy evacuating nationals, foreigners from South Sudan

At least five soldiers were killed in Thursday's gunfights in Juba

South Sudan's capital calm after 2 days of gunbattles