JUBA, JULY 3, 2026 — The Council of Ministers, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Friday approved the proposed Resource Envelope and Expenditure Framework for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year, amounting to SSP 11.3 trillion.

The approval followed a presentation by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Daniel Ayulo Kuol, who outlined the government’s projected revenues and proposed expenditure framework for the upcoming fiscal year.

Following extensive deliberations, the Cabinet unanimously endorsed the framework and resolved to submit it to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly for debate and approval in accordance with the country’s budgetary process.

The framework, themed “Building Resilience and Economic Prosperity for Sustainable Peace,” outlines the Government’s fiscal priorities for the 2026/2027 Financial Year, focusing on strengthening economic resilience, improving public service delivery, and advancing sustainable national development.

Once tabled before Parliament, lawmakers will scrutinise the proposed fiscal framework before considering the Appropriation Bill and other related budget measures in line with the Constitution and the Public Financial Management framework.

In line with the Cabinet’s resolutions adopted last week on tax exemptions, importers of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, motor vehicles, and other goods that do not qualify for statutory exemptions will be required to pay all applicable taxes and duties in accordance with the law.

Statutory tax exemptions remain applicable only where provided for under existing laws and international obligations, including for United Nations agencies, development partners, and humanitarian organisations operating in South Sudan.

The government remains committed to prudent public financial management and to improving the welfare of citizens through the effective implementation of the national budget and the delivery of essential public services.

Source: Office of the President, Republic of South Sudan. Additional context and analysis by Juba Global News Network.