Central Bank of South Sudan - BoSS
(JUBA) – The Board of Directors of the Bank of South Sudan has held its first extra ordinary meeting of 2026, bringing together senior leadership to discuss key monetary policy matters and the state of the banking sector in the country.
The meeting took place in Juba on January 20, 2026, and was chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank of South Sudan, Samuel Yei Costa, who said the session marked an early start to the year’s policy discussions at the central bank, with a focus on issues that affect economic stability and financial management in South Sudan.
According to information from the Bank, the main purpose of the meeting was to deliberate on important monetary policy issues.
Board members reviewed the current monetary policy framework and examined prevailing conditions within the banking sector, which plays a central role in supporting trade, government operations, and household livelihoods across South Sudan.
Governor Yei Costa reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to strengthening monetary policy as a way to support price stability. He said maintaining stable prices remains a priority for the central bank, particularly at a time when South Sudan continues to face economic pressures that affect the cost of living.
The meeting was attended by the First Deputy Governor, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, and the Deputy Governor for Administration and Finance, Rita Nyankiir, along with other members of the Board of Directors.
The Bank of South Sudan, based in Jondoru, Juba, plays a key role in managing monetary policy and overseeing the financial system.
An online press release reported that regular engagement by the Board is aimed at ensuring the central bank remains responsive to economic developments and supports broader national goals of stability and growth.
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