BY DR. RUMBE SAMU KUPEK LO’BAKA ‘DOGA Since its independence in 2011, South Sudan has maintained English as its sole official language to distinguish itself politically and symbolically from Sudan. In practice, however, English remains largely confined to elite and institutional domains, while Juba Arabic functions as the country’s principal lingua franca across ethnic and regional boundaries. This paper argues that recognizing Juba Arabic as a …
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