South Sudan's Kiir vows radical economic reforms

South Sudan President Salva Kiir. PHOTO | ALBERT GONZALEZ FARRAN | AFP

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has vowed to undertake radical economic reforms to end the country's current economic crisis and improve the people's lives.

In a statement read by his deputy, Dr James Wani Igga, and aired by the state radio Wednesday morning, President Kiir said he was aware of the worsening economic crisis, adding that the government was seeking possible answers to the situation.