Russia to Open Embassy in Juba: A New Chapter in South Sudan–Russia Relations

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‎ ‎In a significant diplomatic move, the Russian Federation is preparing to open its embassy in South Sudan between September and October 2025, marking a major milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. ‎ ‎The news was confirmed by South Sudan’s Ambassador to Russia, Chol Tong Mayay, during a farewell event for a South Sudanese ICT delegation that recently attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). ‎ ‎A Long-Awaited Diplomatic Presence ‎The planned opening of a Russian embassy in Juba is seen as a long-overdue development in South Sudan-Russia relations.  ‎ ‎Since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, Russia has maintained diplomatic accreditation to Juba from its embassy in Khartoum.  ‎ ‎The establishment of a permanent diplomatic mission in the South Sudanese capital is expected to significantly boost cooperation, streamline consular services, and facilitate more direct political, economic, and cultural exchanges....

Five Ministers, Mayor and Bank Governor To Appear For Questioning



South Sudan National Assembly has failed to conduct its sitting on Tuesday the reason is that the microphones failed to work.

The meeting was meant to hear answers from a group of ministers that were earlier summoned by the parliamentarians for questioning regarding their offices.
 
Five ministers, Mayor and Central Bank Governor were supposed to appear before lawmakers to answer questions regarding their files, says Paul Yoane Bonju, chairperson of Information Committee of Communication in the Parliament.

Mr. Paul Yoane Bonju the chairperson of Information Committee Of Communication in the Parliament Said That the list included the Central Bank Governor, Mayor and the Five Ministers who were supposed to appear before the National Assembly to answer questions regarding their files which has got a lot of questions marks. 
 
He further said that the technical team will work to rectify the system for the next sitting to start on Monday. About nine ministers including the governor of Central Bank and the Mayor of Juba City Council were supposed to appear before the national August House on Tuesday to answer questions regarding their offices and how money have been misused in their offices.

More to follow shortly...........

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