Makuei denies U.N report accusing South Sudan leaders of looting billions
South Sudan’s government has pushed back against a damning United Nations report that accuses its political leaders of systemic corruption, large-scale theft of public resources, and fueling a humanitarian and human rights crisis across the country. On Tuesday, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan released the report, Plundering a Nation: How Rampant […]
Corruption row erupts in NBG as governor suspends Road Minister
A battle seemingly over state resources is brewing in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state as Governor Simon Uber Mawut indefinitely suspended Minister of Roads and Bridges Carolina Achok Akot, citing corruption and insubordination. However, the minister fired back, accusing the governor of being the real force behind the said corruption. It all started on Monday […]
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 […]
Jonglei’s new revenue commissioner tasked with cleaning up corruption
Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has instructed the newly appointed Commissioner of the State Revenue Authority to prioritize transparency and accountability in tax collection and expenditure. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of state officials, including Revenue Commissioner Donge Gai Donge, Kok emphasized that efficient revenue collection is essential for funding development programs and […]
