{wilson-entebbe UG-bunia DRC-entebbe-wilson} NOTES: 3 countries, 900 miles and some thunderstorms in a day

The official preliminary results from Sudan’s referendum are up, showing a vote of almost 99% towards separation. Results for the Referendum of Southern Sudan | Southern Sudan Referendum 2011.

This site has some great pictures from around Sudan as the historic vote in Sudan continues.

The referendum in Sudan has reached the critical 60% of registered voter turn-out requirement. Therefore, the result of the referendum is now binding. It appears as though South Sudan is headed for statehood. South Sudan vote passes threshold -  Al Jazeera article

Coury and the folks at Nadus Films are giving away their documentary ‘The New Sudan’ for one week only in honor of the referendum vote. You just pay a meager $4 for shipping. The New Sudan DVD – It’s Free! : NADUS FILMS : STORE.

Today, millions of Sudan, starting very early this morning began lining up to vote in the referendum that could result in the formation of Africa’s newest nation. The date, January 9th, exactly six years after the CPA was signed is the next step in the long road south Sudanese have had as a people and...

Here is President Obama’s op-ed from today’s NYTimes regarding tomorrow’s referendum.

Key dates in recent history related to the Sudan referendum from the Telegraph.

These are the next questions in the back of the mind of all those following Sudan. If all goes well with the Referendum… Is south Sudan ready for independence? – AlertNet.