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 Salva Kiir Mayardiit swears in new Foreign Affairs Minister, calls for strict reforms

File: President Salva Kiir swearing in the new foreign affairs minister. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, directed the new Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. James Pitia Morgan to solve the financial hurdles facing the foreign missions. 


Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Kiir urged the newly appointed Minister to bring his diverse expertise and insights to the table, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach in advancing the nation's foreign policy and welfare of the staff in the foreign missions.


Dr. James Pitia Morgan said, he would do his best to build a participatory leadership in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for effective execution of its mandate.


Morgan was the country's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Djibouti, and IGAD and replaced Deng Dau Deng who was serving as Acting Foreign Minister.

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