South Africa, Kenya, and Sudan are obviously different in relation to eachother with regards to personal freedoms. Civil rights in these countries vary: some are unrestrained, some are slightly suppressed, and still others are completely hawk-eyed by the government. The type of government has affected civil rights in each country.

      Since South Africa had a peaceful transition, they were able to set up a stable government, and get up a democracy.  People there are happy and enjoy many freedoms and rights maintained by the fair government, such as the right to vote.  Kenya had a violent transition.  When they put the current leader out of power, they had trouble setting up a democracy, as there was no leader to help set up the government.  As a result, they enjoy some of the freedoms South Africans have, but the government is suppressive of freedom of speech (particularly criticization of the government).  A peaceful transition helps because those involved can talk through the process in an organized matter instead of rushing to set up a stable government.  Finally, there’s Sudan.  Sudan had a violent transition and a power vacuum was created.  Somebody came up and told them he would lead, and they followed.  The leader is now corrupt and virtually untouchable in terms of politics.  They have an unstable government, as the leader is too busy keeping himself in power and plotting against his enemies. This leads to uber suppression of various civil rights.  People don't have freedom of speech or the right to criticize the government: you can get arrested for saying something like "The government is doing a bad job".  The government essentially controls the media.  Their voting rights are worthless, as most elections appear to be rigged anyways. 
    

    This difference in leadership between the three countries has determined their development and civil rights; South Africa has a good, stable government, and a good GDP with a stable economy, with severyal personal freedoms and priviledges.  Kenya is developing, but it’s slower due to the fact that they are suppressing civil rights, and when people are unhappy, some don't work.  Sudan’s economy and government are both in danger because of corrupt political officials everywhere, and people aren’t really getting civil rights at all. Alot of the population are affected by the suppression, and workers often go on strike.  This drives the GDP down, and the corrupt officials generally don't care.