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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Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State.

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File: The Late Legendary wrestler Deng Day aka Deng Moradong from Jonglei State. 


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The legendary wrestler Deng Dau was today killed in a bloody attack that resulted in the dead of seven 7 others in Jonglei State. 


The incident started, after youths from Hol, Duk County and the youths from Ayual had a misunderstanding. 


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The incident erupted into a fierce gun fight which claimed three lives in Twic East, Jonglei State, at the weekend was caused by a fishing net, an official has said.


On Sunday, three men identified as Deng Chol, Atem Deng, and a well-known wrestler – Deng Dau Muoradong – were killed in the intercommunal clashes.


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Hon. Jacob Chol, Twic East County Commissioner said that, a fishing net for one of the gentleman from Duk got burnt and that ignited the incident. 


“Fishermen from Twic and Duk share Got-Akuat fishing area. Yesterday, a fishing net for one of the gentleman from Duk got burnt and that caused the incident,” Jacob said. 


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Hon. Jacob explained that, it all started with a quarrel between the two parties, with the interventions of the elders the quarrel was resolved. 


However, the aggrieved fishermen later returned to the scene and started opening fire and killing the three men and injuring others. 


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“Youth from Duk County were not convinced and satisfied with the intervention made. They picked up their guns and returned and started opening fire people.” Jacob explained. 


Hon. Jacob, further said that, the incident is not politically motivated and called upon the government to bring the culprits to the book.

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