Canada has temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in Juba, South Sudan, with responsibility for diplomatic and consular services being transferred to its mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Global Affairs Canada said consular responsibilities were transferred to the Canadian mission in Ethiopia on August 13, 2026.
The Canadian embassy in Juba said the decision followed a review by Global Affairs Canada, which periodically assesses the country’s diplomatic presence based on foreign policy objectives, costs and security conditions. Diplomatic relations with South Sudan will now be managed by the Embassy of Canada in Addis Ababa.
Canada’s outgoing ambassador to South Sudan, Joanne Minns, met President Salva Kiir on July 23, 2026, to bid farewell at the end of her tenure. She was appointed Canada’s next ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 30, 2026, and is expected to take up the post in the coming weeks.
South Sudan joins neighboring Sudan, where Canada has also suspended embassy operations. Despite the diplomatic move, South Sudan remained a significant recipient of Canadian assistance. In 2024-25, it was the 10th-largest destination for Canadian international assistance, receiving $91 million in bilateral aid and $23 million in multilateral assistance.