South Sudan forex reserves at ‘historic low’ as inflationary pressures bite

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An armed member of the South Sudanese security forces is seen under a crude oil pump at the Unity oil fields in South Sudan. FILE PHOTO | REUTERS

The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) expects more inflationary pressures and weakening of the South Sudanese pound as a result of the continuous decline in forex reserves, highlighting the depth of economic woes facing the nation ahead of the general election scheduled for December this year.

Juba is grappling with a shortage of dollars as a result of declining revenues from oil production-the nation’s chief revenue earner, on depleted wells and military conflict in the neighbouring Sudan.