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....
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PRESIDENT KIIR RECEIVES A WARMLY WELCOME IN AWEIL, AS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS COVERGED AT AWEIL STREETS TO WELCOME THE PRESIDENT

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President Salva Kiir In Aweil


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President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Tuesday arrived in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State where he had interactions with the public. 


Hundreds of thousands converged at Aweil streets to welcome His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit. 


In his Keynote address, President Salva Kiir Mayardit reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensure that road networks reach to all parts of the country.


“The government is working on building infrastructural development across the country to improve road connectivity across the country” President Kiir reiterated. 


President Kiir also said that the peace agreement is holding and that the roadmap has been approved by all parties and is currently being implemented. 


“My government will go for general elections after transitional period and no more extension of transitional government" 


The President further appeal to parents to prioritised girl child Education, stressing that girls should be given the same opportunity instead of being taken as source of wealth.


“The Issue of girl child education need special attention. Girls should not be taken as source of wealth rather should be given the same opportunity like the boy child to go to school” President echoed. 


Vice President for Services cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol said the people of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State will stand in Solidarity with the government during elections. 


Lastly the Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Honourable Tong Akeen Ngor appreciated the president for visiting the state.


Aweil is the capital city of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State. It is also the county seat of Aweil Centre County. The city's infrastructure is relatively developed. 


Aweil now has a functioning railway station, hotel, airport, soccer stadium, and a public hospital. 


The city functions as a team site for the United Nations Mission In South Sudan "UNMISS", Several  "NGOs" providing aid in South Sudan are based here.








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  1. Anonymous22 March 2023 at 00:47

    Hi congratulations going with visiting all this states to see situation any issues facing them always may almighty GOD bless you all peace all 10 states to be successful in South Sudan 🇸🇸 in name of Jesus Amen by James Noi monydeng

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