2197: "Current political developments causing panic' - Edmund Yakani
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization Edmund Yakani says the President's decision to reshuffle the cabinet is causing panic among the public as it reminds many of the events preceding the conflict of 2016.
14m Mar 07, 2023
14m
2197: '2023 Make-or-break year for South Sudan'- UNMISS Chief Nicholas Haysom
UNMISS Chief Nicholas Haysom says neither the stakeholders of the peace agreement nor the international community are of a mind to contemplate further extensions of the interim transitional period in South Sudan. Haysom was addressing the United Nations Security council in New York last night. He shared progress and reflections on the implementation of the Mission’s mandated objectives.
11m Mar 07, 2023
11m
2196: 'Communal violence is a reflection of conflict within the country's elite' - Prof Nyaba
On Nationwide discussion hour, Gabriel Joseph Shadar speaks to a veteran in South Sudan's liberation movement, an intellectual, a writer, an activist and a former politician. Professor Peter Adwok Nyaba. Prof Nyaba was the minister of higher education in the Sudan during the CPA period, and he was also the Minister of Higher Education Science and Technology in South Sudan.  He is also a writer...
46m Mar 07, 2023
46m
2195: South Sudan Basketball Bright stars begin preparations for the FIBA World Cup.
The first African country to qualify for the FIBA World Cup on first attempt, South Sudan Basketball Bright stars, have kicked off preparations for the tournament barely a week after their qualification. The team came back from Cairo on Tuesday this week after winning all three games against Senegal, the DR Congo and the host – Egypt. This morning, Miraya Breakfast featured two South Sudan Br...
20m Mar 02, 2023
20m
2194: Involving young women in peace building efforts.
A local women’s organization is equipping young women with knowledge on peace-building. Women Relief Aid is currently engaging young women in the Equatorias to strengthen participation of the women in local and national peace efforts. This morning on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Lucy Kiden featured the Project Manager Auma Concy Louis and one of the participants Aate Mariam Michael Soroba. Take ...
15m Mar 02, 2023
15m
2193: Central Equatoria Livestock Show
The Livestock keepers in Central Equatoria State recently presented their cows, sheep, and goats at a livestock show meant to promote commercialization of livestock. The animals which were categorized according to their age and sex, were evaluated by Judges who were trained by FAO and the US Civil Affairs Veterinarians. The adjudicators came up with the top three winners in each category who ...
6m Mar 01, 2023
6m
2192: African Day of School Feeding
The World Food Programme WFP together with partners which include the government of South Sudan have made great strides in feeding children in schools across the country. This Morning, Miraya Breakfast Show featured WFP Country Director Mary-Ellen McGroarty who explained what her organization is doing to commemorate the African Day of School Feeding. Take a listen.
11m Mar 01, 2023
11m
2191: Focus on key tasks of the agreement – RJMEC
The chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Charles Tai Gituai, has urged the parties to the revitalized peace agreement to focus on the critical tasks during the extended transition period. Parties to the agreement gave themselves another 24-months to implement the pending tasks on the peace deal through a roadmap that entered into force on the 9th of Febr...
45m Feb 28, 2023
45m
2190: The Round Table: End of the Transitional Period and the Start of the Extended Period (Roadmap)
1hr 54m Feb 25, 2023
1hr 54m
2189: FAO Livestock show begins in Terekeka
15m Feb 23, 2023
15m
2188: "There's a lot still to be done in the roadmap" - R-JMEC
The roadmap which extended the transitional period by 24 months will officially come into effect today and is expected to run till the 23rd of February 2025.  Addressing a briefing in Juba this yesterday, chairperson of the high-level committee, Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro said the roadmap is a guide to general elections which will be held by December 2024. Abraham Kuol Nyuon As...
30m Feb 22, 2023
30m
2187: Government to Clear ID & Passport Document Printing Debt
The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration has reached an agreement with a German-based company to continue the printing of passports and nationality documents as the government works on clearing its pending arrears. The government owes Muehlbauer ID Solutions Ltd. up to 1.7millon US dollars for its services. Lt Colonel David Oromo Jobo Jobo explained the next ste...
13m Feb 22, 2023
13m
2186: Peacemakers 21 February 2023
Fierce fighting has reportedly broken out between communities from Rumbek North in Lakes state and Tonj East County of Warrap State.  UNMISSS Civil Affairs officer Benjamin Youl says civil affairs will be heading to the affected areas to try and quell growing tensions there. Listen to the full conversation on Peacemakers with Gabriel Shadar.
33m Feb 22, 2023
33m
2185: "We don't want our languages to die" - Deng Nhial Chioh
February 21, is International Mother Language Day, first proclaimed in 1952 as "Language Movement Day" by Dhaka University students in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) who were protesting suppression of their Bengali language. Police and military forces opened fire, killing many young people in attendance.  At least 43% of the estimated 7000 languages spoken in the world are endangered (http...
12m Feb 21, 2023
12m
2184: Mine Action Authority together with partners to clear more land for Agriculture
The Mine Action Commission together with partners have stressed the need to continue clearing more agriculture land to increase food production. UN Mine action notes that 40% of grounds cleared of unexploded ordinance in the country are being used for cultivation. The country representative of food and agriculture organization – FAO Meshack Malo says landmines pose a high risk to farmers. He sa...
21m Feb 17, 2023
21m
2183: Nationwide Discussion on water tanker strike in Juba
For the last three days water supply trucks have been on strike over what they described as high charges by city council. But after a lengthy discussion between the water tank suppliers and the city council they called off their strike this afternoon. The decision follows an emergence meeting between the truck drivers and the inspector general of police this morning who assured them the issue ...
45m Feb 17, 2023
45m
2182: Over 2000 SME's trained in business skills across the country - Rifat Islam
The Third Annual Public Exhibition for local businesses aimed at providing an opportunity for young people to learn about the available income generating activities, is currently taking place in Juba. This event hopes to increase the number of young people contributing to larger product value chains. The Director General of Fairs and Exhibitions at the Ministry of Trade and Industry Dr Christin...
18m Feb 16, 2023
18m
2181: Ratify the Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child - Elizabeth Aguil
Child Activist Elizabeth Aguil has called on the government of South Sudan to ratify the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The government adopted the charter in 2015 but is yet to ratify it. The Charter is a regional human rights instrument addressing issues of particular interest and importance to children in Africa. Aguil says she along with partners will launch a campai...
15m Feb 16, 2023
15m
2180: Nationwide: Livestock Show and Wrestling for peace
The Food and Agriculture organization FAO and the state government of central Equatoria will next week organize a three-day Livestock Show and Wrestling for peace in Terekeka county. The Livestock shows is intended to promote commercialization of the sector by awarding prizes to the best productive qualities of livestock. It will also encourage learning of new ways to improve animal production...
46m Feb 15, 2023
46m
2179: Reduce size of RTGoNU – Economist
A South Sudanese economist is calling on the parties to the peace Agreement to consider reducing the size of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity. Sunday Manyang says a lean government would reduce operational costs and free up resources for other priorities.
48m Feb 15, 2023
48m
2178: Nationwide Discussion on World Radio Day, 13 February 2023
31m Feb 14, 2023
31m
2177: You don't have to like each other as South Sudanese, but you have to love South Suda more - Peace Activist
A Noble Peace Laureate has challenged South Sudan Women leaders to focus on peace building and empowering grassroot women instead of wealth. Liberian Peace Activist Leyman Gbowee, who won the 2011 Noble Peace Prize alongside former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is attending the Women’s International Conference on Transformational Leadership in Juba. Gbowee says women do not need to wait for d...
20m Feb 14, 2023
20m
2176: Radio Should be Included in Peacekeeping initiatives- UNESCO.
South Sudan joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Radio Day today. The day is being commemorated under the theme; “Radio and Peace” – to raise awareness about the importance of Radio in fostering peace and development. An event will be held at the University of Juba Institute for Peace to commemorate the day.
15m Feb 13, 2023
15m
2175: Women's International Transformative Leadership kicks off in Juba today
13m Feb 13, 2023
13m
2174: Rising inflation in South Sudan and the Zimbabwean Perspective
An economic analyst Akol Nyuon Akol, says the government should stop importing goods such as food, fuel, and cement by encouraging farming and establishing industries to ultimately reduce imports and strengthen the local currency. In the short-term, Akol says the Central bank should find a way of controlling the current inflation. We also hear from Vhusani Marashe, a Zimbabwean who shares his ...
14m Feb 10, 2023
14m
2173: Peacemakers Program 07 February 2023
Updates from Warrap State with Drici Stephen Toruko from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan's Civil Affairs Unit in Kuajok.
32m Feb 08, 2023
32m
2172: Child soldiers still a concern in South Sudan - Emmanuel Jal
Former child soldier Emmanuel Jal says use of child soldiers are still a concern in South Sudan. Jal who’s a Canadian-South Sudanese is in the country ahead of the International Day Against the use of Child Soldiers which is marked on the 12th of February each year. Jal says the re-integration and rehabilitation process is the biggest challenge for former child-soldiers.
27m Feb 08, 2023
27m
2171: Rumbek Pilgrims Reflect on Meeting with Pope Francis
One week ago, about fifty youth took a nine-day pilgrimage walk from the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to Juba to welcome Pope Francis. The students from Loreto Secondary School in Rumbek, Lakes State shared their life experience during the pilgrimage walk to Juba to welcome Pope Francis with Radio Miraya's James Mawien Manyoul in Rumbek Lakes State.
5m Feb 08, 2023
5m
2170: Political Parties operating Illegally in South Sudan
Despite the fact that many political parties and groups have been part of the peace process and were signatories to the revitalized agreement on the resolution of conflict in Soudan on 12 September 2018, there is a group of parties that have not signed the agreement. Five political parties under this group call themselves the Coalition of Opposition Parties. Today, we are host their representat...
37m Feb 07, 2023
37m
2169: Spotlight on Emmanuel Menwon
47m Feb 06, 2023
47m
2168: “I return to Rome with you even closer to my heart. ' Pope Francis
Listen to commentary and analysis of Pope's Francis last Day in Juba, South Sudan with Radio Miraya's Gabriel Shadar and Lucy Kiden
3hr 33m Feb 05, 2023
3hr 33m
2167: Kiir: That rare gesture of you kissing our feet did not go in vain_FULL SPEECH
President Salva Kiir Mayardit reaffirms his government commitment to use the roadmap to fast track the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement that will pave way towards general elections. “It is important to note that the parties are working together in the spirit of dialogue to overcome challenges before us and we will remain committed until peace is firmly consolidated in South Su...
8m Feb 04, 2023
8m
2166: Pope Francis calls for end to bloodshed, conflict and violence
The overriding message from Pope Francis was to end the bloodshed and usher in peace. He appealed to the country’s leaders to leave the time of war behind and let a time of peace dawn. In his first official address after landing in Juba on Friday, Pope Francis issued an appeal for peace and reminded those in power that their purpose is to serve the community. Addressing the country’s leaders...
22m Feb 04, 2023
22m
2165: Round Table - Role of Civil Society in Constitution Making Process
A civil society representative says they fear the government of South Sudan might use Pope Francis visit as an excuse to delay meeting targets in drafting a permanent constitution, which is expected to pave the way for free and fair elections. Speaking on Radio Miraya’s Round Table program, the youth representative of the National Constitution Review Commission says already the government has m...
1hr 41m Feb 04, 2023
1hr 41m
2164: Trauma and Alcoholism main causes for GBV in South Sudan
Nile Hope Gender Based Violence and Protection Coordinator Sarah Diew Biel says alcoholism and trauma are some of the main causes of Gender Based Violence in South Sudan. She says providing counselling services for adults who have experienced a lot of trauma and conflict can help reduce incidents emotional and psychological abuse including denial of resources in households around the country.
25m Feb 02, 2023
25m
2163: Peace The Only Gift for Pope Francis
Political Analyst Andrea Mach Mabior says Peace is the only gift South Sudanese can give to Pope Francis on his historic visit to South Sudan.
21m Feb 01, 2023
21m
2162: Nationwide Discussion on peace between the Twic community of Warrap state and Ngok Dinka of Abyei
Last year armed youth from Twic county in Warrap State attacked the Annet area South of Abyei town killing many people and displacing hundreds of others in Aweil and Tureil. There was an effort by the national government to restore peace and stability in the areas which led to the signing of cessation of hostilities between the Twic and Ngok in Aweil Town NBGS. Chief administrator of ASAA Hon. ...
44m Feb 01, 2023
44m
2161: Peacemakers Program 31 January 2023
Between September and December 2022, the Civil Affairs Juba office in partnership with Central Equatoria State Women Union (CESWU) supported the reconstitution of 4 Women’s Associations Conference in the counties of Juba, Terekeka, Yei, and Kajo-Keji.  Morobo and Lainya counties will be conducted in January and March 2023. This is to promote women’s involvement and participation in conflict ma...
34m Jan 31, 2023
34m
2160: Nationwide 30 January 2023
The Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Onyoti Adigo Nyikwac shares his views on the implementation of the roadmap as one of its signatories including the outcome of their latest visit to the conflict affected areas in Upper Nile.
48m Jan 31, 2023
48m
2159: Only 4% Percent of Arable Land Cultivated in South Sudan
Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization Meshak Malo, says more must be done to improve technologies, youth potential in agriculture in South Sudan.  The FAO Representative along with a delegation including the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security and Minister of Finance, have just returned to Juba after attending a summit on food Sovereignty and Resilience in Dakar,...
10m Jan 30, 2023
10m
2158: Impact of Popes' Visit on South Sudan's Peace Process
Preparations are on high gear for the coming of Pope Francis and other religious leaders to Juba on the 3rd of February 2023. The Pope and prominent religious leaders visit to South Sudan is aimed at encouraging the country’s leaders to work towards achieving peace. In a rare gesture during a two-day spiritual retreat at the Vatican in 2019, Pope Francis kissed the feet of South Sudan leaders i...
1hr 55m Jan 28, 2023
1hr 55m
2157: Nationwide Discussion on Ruweng Peace Talks
46m Jan 26, 2023
46m
2156: Peacemakers, 24 January 2023
22m Jan 24, 2023
22m
2155: UNMISS Preliminary investigations reveal record number of women and child abductions in Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administartive Area
Preliminary investigations by the UN Mission in South Sudan into recent violence and kidnappings in Greater Pibor and Jonglei States suggest that the number of women and children abducted in the last quarter of 2022 is the highest on record. The investigation by the UNMISS Human Rights Division also reveals that the kidnappings point towards a money-making venture in the form of human trafficki...
7m Jan 24, 2023
7m
2154: Mine Clearing Team to Investigate Recent Explosion in Eastern Equatoria
A team of mine clearing experts has been deployed to Eastern Equatoria to investigate an incident in which four children under the age of ten were reportedly killed by an unexploded ordinance in Budi County.  UNMAS Chief of Operations Zehrudin Sukanovic says they have received conflicting reports from the ground on what actually happened during the incident. You can call the emergency number w...
11m Jan 23, 2023
11m
2154: Business Weekly 23 January 2023
What would inspire a broadcast journalist to change direction and become a poultry farmer?  and what is the outlook for the country's banking sector? Listen to this week's installment of Business Weekly to find out more.
36m Jan 23, 2023
36m
2153: The Round Table - Election Readiness
On 30th August 2022 the Parties to RARCSS extended the Agreement and the RTGoNU for 2 years beginning from 23 February 2023. The parties cited challenges in the implementation and argue that the ambitious Roadmap with new timelines will enable them to prepare adequately and end the transitional period in elections. The end of the Transitional period will usher in a government with full mandate...
1hr 58m Jan 21, 2023
1hr 58m
2152: Spotlight on Angellah Mandoreba
44m Jan 20, 2023
44m
2151: Peacemakers Program 17 January 2023
At this time of the year, South Sudan experiences the so-called dry season. This season allows people more freedom to move, and pastoral communities will be moving with their cattle to other areas. For a long time, dry seasons also witness an increase in violence in areas of cattle rustling. Agencies and partners that work for peace, they make extra efforts to reach stakeholders during this sea...
31m Jan 19, 2023
31m
2150: Nationwide Discussion on Peacebuilding
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Peacebuilding, Pia Philip is appealing to the National government to allocate more resources to improve the livelihoods of citizens across the country. Philip says poverty is contributing to the conflict in South Sudan and he called for more concrete steps to stop violence in the country.
45m Jan 17, 2023
45m