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 Commercial Trucks Loaded With Food Arrived In Gokmachar

Businessmen from Gokmachar managed to bring in Aweil North County five Commercial Trucks fully loaded with food. 

Aweil North County Commissioner Mr. vixtorino Ken Akoon said that “the road has not opened officially due to floods in the northern bank of Kiir Adem River. But on Wednesday, five trucks arrived from East Darfur to Gokmachar town, using the Kiir Pal route that is located west of Kiir Adem.”- He was speaking to Radiotamazuj.

Arrival of the commercial trucks has raised hope to the people and they expect the prices of stocks to drop. 

One Bol Make who is a member of Aweil North Chamber Of Commerce said: “yes, five trucks have already arrived in Gokmachar, and some are still on the way coming. This is the first time this year for the trucks to arrive here because the Sudanese truckers were stranded on the north Bank of Kiir Adem and didn’t arrive here because the floodwater level was high.” 

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“The prices are dropping slowly in Gokmachar. 50 kg of sugar is now sold at 38,000 SSP, 100 kg of onions is now sold at 40,000-35,000 SSP, and it was 120,000 SSP, 100 kg was 100,000 SSP and now is sold at 65,000-60,000 SSP. If goods come continuously from Sudan, the prices will drop,” he explained.

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A member of Northern Bahr El Ghazal Legislative Assembly said that the resumption of the cross border trade with Sudan is a good decision. They deployed forces to crack down on bandits so traders can now move freely between the two countries.


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