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....

South Sudan President Office Defends The Sacking Of Oil And Petroleum Minister


Hon. Ezekiel Gatkuoth was sacked by South Sudan President while on a trip abroad but the office of the President said the sacking was just a normal routine. 
The president’s spokesman Ateny Wek told Radio Tamazuj on Thursday that Kiir’s decision to remove Ezekiel was informed by need to appoint a new minister.
Ateny Wek the President spokesman said that “These are normal routine changes that happen.”
The Spokesman of the president further added that ” He [Ezekiel] was supposed to return from the official mission to Russia but he delayed. The former minister’s trip to Nigeria had nothing to do with his job, after the Economic Forum in Russia ended, he went to Nairobi and then to Nigeria for a private mission.” 
Mr. Ateny Wek further reiterated that the president has all the powers to remove and appoint government officials and it must not be questioned.  
South Sudan President Decree gave no reason for the sacking of the former Oil and Petroleum Minister nor was there any signs of him to be sacked.  
Mr. Ezekiel Gatkuoth was replaced immediately by Awou D. Chuang was the director general at the petroleum ministry.  
Questions still remain. On how the first vice president will take the sacking of his strong ally Hon. Ezekiel. Only time will tell.  
South Sudan currently pumps roughly around 175,000 barrels of oil per day which most of it will be used to finance the construction of roads by the Chinese company.  

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