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Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing and Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CTF/CPF)

Shaping the future of compliance and financial integrity in South Sudan.

Author: Dr. Abraham Telar Nicknora

A Comprehensive Analysis of AML/CTF/CPF Efforts


This timely and essential volume addresses one of the most critical issues facing the global community and South Sudan today: the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. Written by Dr. Abraham Telar Nicknora (PhD in Financial Intelligence from Selinus University), this book provides a detailed and well-researched analysis of the current compliance landscape, offering deep insights into historical, legal, and institutional frameworks.

"This book is dedicated to the Government of South Sudan, whose efforts in building a resilient framework to combat money laundering and terrorist financing serve as a beacon of hope for financial integrity in our nation. We also dedicate this book to the Financial Intelligence Unit, the Ministry of Finance and Planning, financial institutions and all stakeholders committed to safeguarding our financial systems."

South Sudan, as the world's newest nation since its independence in 2011, faces significant challenges in developing a strong regulatory and institutional framework to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. This book highlights the steps taken and the work still needed to achieve full compliance and build trust in South Sudan's financial systems, especially given its placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List in 2021.

Key Learning Outcomes

FATF Standards Alignment

Explore alignment with FATF's 40 Recommendations and South Sudan's commitment to regional bodies like the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG).

Transaction Monitoring

Learn how the Central Bank of South Sudan (CBSS) monitors financial transactions and enforces KYC/CDD compliance audits to prevent illegal activities.

Proliferation Financing

Understand the background of Proliferation Financing (PF) in the Horn of Africa, WMD proliferation risks, and national strategies to counter PF networks.

Non-Banking Sector Audit

Address vulnerabilities in non-banking entities, including Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) handling remittances, Forex Bureaus, and the informal Hawala economy.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to AML/CTF in South Sudan (Page 1)
  2. The Historical Context of Financial Crime in South Sudan (Page 24)
  3. Proliferation Financing in South Sudan (Page 43)
  4. Global AML/CTF Standards and South Sudan's Alignment (Page 80)
  5. Legislative Framework for AML/CTF in South Sudan (Page 98)
  6. Institutional Framework and Enforcement Agencies (Page 111)
  7. Challenges in Implementing AML/CTF in South Sudan (Page 139)
  8. Money Laundering Risks in South Sudan (Oil, Trade, Real Estate) (Page 148)
  9. Terrorism Financing Risks (Page 163)
  10. Role of Banks and Financial Institutions in AML/CTF (Page 177)
  11. Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) and AML/CTF (Page 194)
  12. Impact of Sanctions and International Pressures (Page 213)
  13. Cross-Border Collaboration in AML/CTF (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia) (Page 230)
  14. Future Directions for AML/CTF in South Sudan (Page 251)
  15. Conclusion: Towards a Stronger AML/CTF Ecosystem (Page 256)

Book Specifications

Author Dr. Abraham Telar Nicknora
Format Hardcover / Digital (PDF)
Pages 270 Pages
Publisher Published & Printed by the Author
ISBN 978-9970-03-835-0
Copyright 2025 Edition