Congratulations South Sudan.

Sudan's president, Omar Hassan Al-Bashir and the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon are among the key speakers as the Republic of South Sudan comes into being on Saturday, bringing forth Africa's 54th nation.
Dreams do come true...
Sustained struggle for what you want eventually pays off...
Independence is sweet...
These are some of the statements on the lips of many South Sudanese as they mark the official declaration of Independence from the bigger Sudan on Saturday July 9th, 2011.

Having fought over 20 years of war for independence, reached an agreement that provided a six year transition period before a referendum on whether the South would remain part of the bigger Sudan or will ceased and form their own country, the long wait is over