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....

Ex-Lol State Commissioner Arrested For Involving In Illegal Gold Mining


A former commissioner in Lol state and six other people have been arrested for alleged involvement in illegal gold mining activities in his County

Alamin Ahmed, the former Commissioner of Kafia Kinyja, was dismissed from office last week and immediately apprehended along with his executive director, deputy director, three Sudanese miners and a South Sudanese national. 

Lol state Minister for information, Anei Anei Juach says Ahmed instructed the area executive director and his deputy to give the green light to the illegal miners.

Juach says by the time of arrest, the miners had dug three hundred out of one thousand planned illegal gold wells in Kafia Kinyja.

The suspects have been taken to Wau for further investigation. 

More to follow shortly... 


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