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....

PRESIDENT KIIR APPEALS FOR WORLDWIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO THE RETURNEES AND REFUGEES FLEEING THE CONFLICT IN SUDAN

 



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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has called for global Humanitarian support to the people fleeing the conflict in Sudan. 


The President spoke after getting a briefing on the current humanitarian situation by Minister Albino Atak Akol on Monday.


Minister Atak said the northern States of the country are now experiencing economic difficulties, as hundreds of returnees and refugees continue to enter the country from Sudan.


He said two hundred thousand people have so far crossed to South Sudan from Sudan since the eruption of conflict in Khartoum on 15 April 2023.


South Sudan is due to host a humanitarian conference to rally the support of donors to pledge their support to the welfare of the refugees and returnees.

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