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This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
South Sudan
Band
F
Corruption risk
Critical
South Sudan Country Brief
South Sudan AssessmentSouth Sudan’s defence sector is featured by weaknesses in oversight and accountability, particularly in procurement and military operations. Although formal provisions for legislative scrutiny exist, effective oversight by parliament and internal-external bodies is extremely limited. Procurement and operations face the highest exposure to risk, intensified by opaque financial practices despite the presence of some formal controls. A lack of clear rules, and limited commitment to integrity further undermine accountability across the sector.
Risk categories
Political
Band
E
26/100
Risk
Very High
Financial
Band
F
13/100
Risk
Critical
Personnel
Band
F
16/100
Risk
Critical
Operational
Band
F
0/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
F
9/100
Risk
Critical
Relevant Updates
Press Release: Every country assessed in Sub-Saharan Africa at high to critical risk of defence corruption, Governance Defence Integrity Index (GDI) reveals
Press release from Transparency International UK, 19 March 2026 For more information or interviews…
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