(CAIRO, EGYPT) – South Sudan is taking part in high level talks with African tax leaders in Cairo, aimed at strengthening tax systems and reducing reliance on external financing.
The South Sudan Revenue Authority is attending the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Tax Administration Forum. The event is taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from 1st to 5th November 2026.
The SSRA delegation is led by Deputy Commissioner General, Mr. Solomon Ariik Manyok, who is representing the Commissioner General.
The meetings are held under the theme “The Revenue Imperative: Africa’s Path to Financing Its Own Development.” They bring together African tax leaders and development partners to discuss boosting domestic revenue mobilisation.
Speaking to the press after the opening ceremony, Mr. Ariik said the Commissioner General had encouraged the delegation to take an active part in the meetings. He said the team was told to exchange knowledge and experiences and look for chances to work together to advance South Sudan’s tax reform agenda.
As part of the programme, Mr. Ariik took part in the ATAF Council Meeting and a panel discussion on revenue mobilisation in fragile and conflict affected states.
The discussions focused on simplified tax systems where administrative capacity is limited, strengthening revenue collection and making international support more targeted and responsive to conflict dynamics. The panel also drew on lessons from countries that have rebuilt their revenue systems after crises.
Mr. Ariik also spoke on the value of regional cooperation. He said the gathering provides an opportunity to learn from other African tax administrations and explore practical solutions to improving domestic revenue mobilisation, particularly in fragile and conflict affected countries.
Through its participation, SSRA seeks to gain insights, exchange experiences and identify practical approaches to strengthening South Sudan’s revenue system and supporting national development priorities.
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