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 Salva Kiir Mayardiit, promised to solemnly resolved the boarder disputes with Uganda.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and CES Governor Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, while addressing the media on Monday, pledged to resolve the current border disputes between South Sudan and Uganda.


The South Sudan president, made those remarks after he was briefed by the Central Equatoria State Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony about the latest development in Kajo-Keji County boarderin with Uganda. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, promised the governor of 'CES' of his willingness to peace, tranquility and development in Central Equatoria State. 


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Recently, the government was forced to swap 13 illegal Ugandan loggers with a Kajo-Keji local chief who was arrested in Arua District. 


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In the past, there had been similar accusations of illegal border crossings and settlements between Kajo-Keji and Moyo and Yumbe Districts in search of resources.


Kajo-Keji County, is an administrative area in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. 


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Kajo-Keji County, in the year 2013 the County experienced large-scale violence that was triggered by the national conflict. 


However, the second outbreak of conflict in 2016 had a big effect on the County. The county has seen a lot of people move away and feel unsafe, which has made it hard for people to make a living there. 


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People who had to leave Kajo-Keji mostly went to Uganda. Before 2016, there were always fights between different groups, and it wasn't always clear why. 


Due to a lack of police resources and good legal infrastructure, it has been hard to solve problems through the legal system.

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