Wol Mapal • 41 minutes ago • 1 min read
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has left Juba for Moscow, Russia, to attend the Third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for October 28–29.
According to the Office of the President, Kiir departed on Monday, October 26, as South Sudan seeks to strengthen diplomatic ties and expand cooperation with Russia and other African countries.
The summit is expected to bring together African leaders and Russian officials to discuss strategic partnerships, diplomatic relations and economic cooperation.
Key areas of discussion are expected to include trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, education, technology and security.
The summit comes amid growing interest in strengthening Russia’s engagement with African countries across various sectors.
Wol Mapal
Broadcast Journalist | Storyteller | Public-Interest Reporter Wol Mapal is a South Sudanese broadcast journalist dedicated to telling stories that inform, inspire, and hold power to account. With years of experience in radio, digital journalism, and multimedia storytelling, he covers politics, governance, human rights, peace, climate, health, humanitarian, and community affairs with accuracy, depth, and integrity. Beyond the headlines, into the heart of the story.