South Sudan denies plan to eject foreign traders

Author: theeastafrican.co.kePublished on: October 9, 2026Country: South Sudan
Politics
South Sudan denies plan to eject foreign traders

South Sudan has dismissed reports of plans to expel foreign traders, with the Foreign Affairs Ministry stating there is no government directive requiring foreigners to leave. This clarification follows a call for foreign traders to withdraw from small retail businesses in Juba. The country aims to clear up confusion regarding foreign presence in the informal trade sector. Meanwhile, Kenya and Tanzania are also reconsidering the role of foreign nationals in this sector.

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