Money Across Borders: Mobile Remittances Reach South Sudan from 15 Countries
An MTN–Onafriq partnership lets South Sudanese receive money from abroad on their phones.
For the many South Sudanese supported by relatives abroad, receiving money is getting easier. According to industry reporting, MTN's mobile-money service in South Sudan has partnered with the pan-African payments network Onafriq to offer inbound international remittances from 15 countries — including Uganda, Kenya, the UAE, the United States and Australia.
Why it matters
Remittances are a lifeline for households across the region. Letting recipients collect money directly on a mobile wallet — rather than travelling to a branch — cuts cost, time and risk, and deepens the cross-border financial links that define East Africa's economy.
The bigger picture
The move fits a wider regional trend toward interoperable digital payments, as central banks and operators connect systems across borders, including South Sudan's push toward a national instant-payment system.
Editor's note: confirm the current list of supported countries before adding specifics.
Aluel Deng reports on business, trade and financial inclusion across South Sudan and East Africa.
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