Sudan was also included as "cleft" between Islam and Sub-Saharan Africa; this division became a formal split in July 2011 following an overwhelming vote for independence by South Sudan in a January 2011 referendum.
Sudan juga dianggap sebagai "celah" antara Islam dan Afrika Sub-Sahara; pembagian ini terwujud pada Juli 2011 setelah Sudan Selatan memutuskan merdeka melalui referendum pada Januari 2011.