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 met with the Lou Nuer Youth Leaders

File: President and the Lou Youth Leaders. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with youth leaders from Lou Nuer, who promised to support his nomination as the SPLM Presidential flag bearer for 2024 elections. 


Speaking to the Press, the Deputy Governor of Jonglei State, Jacob Akec Dengdit said the youth pledged to maintain peace and stability for the betterment of the country.


Dengdit noted that the youth requested the government to build roads and network to enhance connectivity in the areas.


Brief info about the Lou Nuer. 


Our colonizers mainly the British added the word Nuer to Lou in the early 20th Century inorder to distinguish them from the Lou section of Dinka in the greater Bahr El Ghazal. 


The first generation of Lou people who led the migration journey from Chieng-Tang was Yocnuach set age marked in 1805, born around 1780s.


The Lou-Nuer inhabits the valley of Western Sobat and Pibor Rivers, in general covering the Eastern Jonglei State and marking the International border with Ethiopia along the western Akobo and Pibor Rivers. 

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