A few reports readers may find interesting:
- USAID on the drought in the Horn of Africa (.pdf).
- Jeune Afrique on elections in Africa (primarily West) in 2011-2012.
- The Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre, “The Western Sahara Autonomy Proposal.”
- Small Arms Survey, “Creating Facts on the Ground: Conflict Dynamics in Abyei [Sudan]” (.pdf).
- And an oldie but a goodie: UNDP: “Cash and Compassion: The Role of the Somali Diaspora in Relief, Development, and Peace-building” (.pdf).
As always, if you read these or if you know of another recently released report, let us know in the comments. Have a great weekend!
Sahel Blog 
Juba 10 July 2011
JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN AND THE SAHRAWI ARAB DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Desirous to further strengthen their bilateral ties in line with the principles and objectives enshrined in the Constitutive Act of the African Union and the UN Charter, and recalling the long history of friendship, solidarity and common struggle for freedom, self-determination and independence shared by the two brotherly African peoples, the Republic of South Sudan and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic have decided to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level.
For the Republic of South Sudan For the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Hon. Mr. Deng Alor Kuol Mr Mohamed Salem Ould Salek
Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Foreign Affairs