Community demands transparency, accountability on 3% oil share
Community leaders in Bentiu, Unity State, are demanding transparent and clear management of the 3% of oil revenue share meant for local development as stipulated in the Petroleum Act. This demand was made during a one-day training session on sustainable natural resources management, organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR). Speaking at […]
As oil revenue dwindles, gov’t intensifies campaign for tax payments to stay afloat
In a move to address the country’s economic downturn, the government is shifting its focus in collecting non-oil revenues, with officials now intensifying campaigns for citizens and businesses to pay their taxes into the government treasury. Speaking at the handover of Nestiu roadside parking customs point on Thursday, Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority […]
Economic Cluster greenlights proposed SSP 5.2 trillion Budget
South Sudan’s Economic Cluster, led by Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, has approved a proposed national budget of 5.2 trillion South Sudanese pounds for the fiscal year 2025–2026, an increase of over one trillion pounds compared to the previous year’s budget. The draft budget was presented by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial […]
Xi Jinping, Congo’s Sassou Nguesso congratulate FOCAC implementation meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo have both sent congratulatory letters to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), warmly congratulating the participants on the convening of the meeting. In his letter, Xi Jinping […]
President Kiir orders sweeping financial reforms, warns against corruption
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, with leading reforms to restore best practices and strengthen governance at the Central Bank. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Othow and his deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, on Wednesday, President Kiir emphasized the urgent […]
Road that greets the region, yet shames the capital – activist
Edmond Nyakani, Executive Director of CEPO, has made a passionate appeal to South Sudan’s top leadership to urgently rehabilitate a deteriorating two-kilometre stretch of Maram Road that connects Freedom Bridge to the Central Bank Tarmac Road. “This is the first road that regional drivers encounter when entering Juba,” Nyakani said. “It should reflect the dignity […]
All eyes on 2025-26 Financial Bill as Fiscal Year Budget out for public review
For the first time, South Sudanese citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the national budget process as the parliamentary committee for finance engages with civil society ahead of a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget. The preparation process has begun, with civil society organizations receiving a draft copy of the financial […]
South Sudan’s gold sector faces revenue risks amid illicit mining
A new report by the Civil Society Coalition of Natural Resources (CSCNR) has exposed serious transparency issues and revenue collection risks in South Sudan’s gold mining sector. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR), highlights how illicit mining practices and weak regulatory oversight are costing the government millions […]
No let-up in CES revenue dispute as battle over tax collection intensifies
The ongoing battle over revenue collection between Central Equatoria State (CES) and the National Revenue Authority (NRA) has escalated, with the former asserting its constitutional right to collect taxes despite the latter’s claims that only the national government holds such authority. The dispute stems from last week’s media briefing by the NRA, where its leadership […]
Frustration mounts as Melut residents seek fair share of oil revenues
A high-level engagement workshop in Melut has brought renewed focus to growing frustration over the delayed disbursement and lack of transparency in managing the 3% community share from oil revenues. Organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR), the meeting gathered 41 participants, including local authorities, community leaders, and representatives from women and […]
