Sudan and South Sudan are finally on the way to reaching an agreement on the final status of Abyei, the disputed oil-rich region on the border between the two countries.
About three weeks ago, the media reported that First Vice President Dr Riek Machar has suggested a change of the country's name from South Sudan to the People's Republic of Sudan. According to Eye Radio, "Dr. Riek personally suggested that the People's Republic of Sudan would match the originality of Sudan in relation to its history with the people."