{"id":39551,"date":"2026-04-21T11:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=39551"},"modified":"2026-07-04T08:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T08:44:45","slug":"russia-backs-south-sudans-december-elections-pledges-electoral-training-in-moscow-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=39551","title":{"rendered":"Russia Backs South Sudan\u2019s December Elections, Pledges Electoral Training in Moscow"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>As South Sudan progresses toward its first post-independence elections, preparations continue across all branches of government. The Office of the President remains focused on ensuring that the electoral process is conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner that reflects the will of the South Sudanese people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, APRIL 21, 2026 &ndash; Minister of Presidential Affairs Hon. Africano Mande Gedima received Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Kosmodemyansky to review bilateral relations between Juba and Moscow.<\/p>\n<p>The Ambassador described ties as constructive, grounded in mutual respect, sovereignty, and non-interference. He reaffirmed Russia&#8217;s full support for South Sudan&#8217;s December elections and confirmed that South Sudanese electoral officials will undergo training in Russia. Moscow also expressed readiness to expand political, business, and cultural engagement.<\/p>\n<p><span>Presidential Press Secretary Arek Aldo Ajou welcomed the commitment, noting discussions also covered economic development and investment opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As South Sudan progresses toward its first post-independence elections, preparations continue across all branches of government. 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