3282: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SHOW: Combatting corruption in South Sudan

A recent wave of arrests over corruption allegations has triggered debate on whether the crackdown signals genuine reform or selective enforcement. Speaking on Hard Talk, analysts Professor Peter Nyaba and Dr Abraham Kuol say the move could restore public trust if followed by transparent investigations and prosecutions. They warn that weak institutions, political influence, and longstanding systemic corruption risk undermining accountability, with many citizens questioning whether deeper reforms will follow or if the campaign will fade without lasting change.