South Sudan Government seeks $300m aid to cover budget deficit

South Sudan seeks $300 million dollars billion in donor support, so the government can finance its budget deficit.

Finance Minister, Stephen Dhieu Dau, said the government hopes to raise the money through either grants or external borrowing.

Minister Stephen Dhieu said funding priorities will include support for the implementation of the peace agreement, and stabilization of the economy.

The Minister spoke with Miraya Breakfast show host, Sani Martin