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....

SSBC News Director Distance Himself From The Disappearance Of Journalist Garang John




South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation commonly known as SSBC, the director of SSBC News Mr. James Magok has distance himself and any link to the disappearance of journalist GaranyJohn's disappearance. 

South Sudan Prominent Journalist Tearz Ayuen was pointing fingers at SSBC News Director for being behind journalist GaranyJohn's disappearance. 

Attached below is a statement made on Facebook in response to Tearz Ayuen allegations. 



Mr. James Magok said that he has no information that journalist Garang John is under detention and he has never had any issue with Garang John. 

According to DW.com Six people working with South Sudan's national broadcaster have been arrested in connection with a viral video that showed President Salva Kiir wetting himself during an official event, the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) said in a statement on Friday.

Local news site Sudans Post reported that other journalists in the country had been concerned by harassment from the NSS as it looked for possible culprits.






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