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 […]
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 […]
Juba City Council battles waste with SSP 17 million daily budget

Juba City Council is spending over SSP 17 million daily on waste management, a significant financial commitment aimed at tackling the city’s long-standing sanitation challenges, according to Juma Moses Michael, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Sanitation. Unregulated waste disposal continues to strain resources, requiring frequent cleanups across the capital as thousands of metric tons of […]
Kiir orders parliament reopening in early June, budget debates ahead

South Sudan’s National Assembly will reconvene in the first week of June, following months of recess, President Salva Kiir ordered during a meeting with Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba. The directive comes at a critical time as the country faces economic challenges and ongoing political tensions. Parliament initially adjourned in December 2024, leaving several legislative priorities […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal Assembly resumes in June with budget, education, and floods on agenda

The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Legislative Assembly is set to reconvene on June 17, 2025, after a scheduled recess, with budget discussions, education challenges, and impending floods topping the agenda. The assembly went on recess on March 17, 2025, in line with its code of conduct, which mandates a break after every three months […]