4th March 2026
Economy

‘Strong people’ seizing national budget, Finance Minister tells Parliament

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JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) — The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Salvatore Garang, told Parliament on Wednesday...

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