1703: Two people killed and three others wounded in an ambush along the Juba – Nimule Road
Police say two people  have been killed and three others wounded in an ambush along the Juba – Nimule Road.  A commercial vehicle with six passengers was attacked around Kerepi leaving a 22-year-old man, and an eleven year-old girl, dead. One person is reported missing. Police Spokesperson, Maj Gen Daniel Justin, says the  injured are being treated in a hospital in Juba.  He cautions travele...
4m Aug 12, 2021
4m
1702: Leader of the Generation Party under the Other Political Parties calls on the members of the alliance to work for the implementation of the agreement
The leader of the Generation Party under the umbrella of Other Political Parties, is calling on the members of the alliance to work for the implementation of the agreement.  Mayen Jeremiah says the associates should keep away from divisions and unite the block.  He says that the outstanding issues within the umbrella should be addressed collectively, and not individually.  He spoke to Miraya'...
5m Aug 12, 2021
5m
1701: The role of young parliamentarians
1hr 22m Aug 11, 2021
1hr 22m
1700: Political analysts say IO split will further delay security arrangement implementation
Two political analysts who spoke to Radio Miraya's Sebit William say, the recent split within the SPM/A – IO will further delay the implementation of the security arrangements. Abraham Kuol Nyon  says it is a blow to security sector reform specially the training and expected graduation as well as unification of forces. On his part, the Chairperson of South Sudan civil society forum Jame Kolok ...
16m Aug 10, 2021
16m
1699: SPLM-IO Welcomes IGAD resolutions
SPLM-IO has welcomed the call of the Inter- governmental Authority on Development- IGAD council of ministers, for the party resolve its internal problems through dialogue.  SPLM-IO Director of Information and Public Information, Puok Both Baluang says that while the resolutions are good, they fell short of addressing the root cause of the split in the SPLM/A-IO. He says the split within SPLA-...
10m Aug 10, 2021
10m
1698: Roundtable: The Reconstituted Transitional National Legislature; priorities and challenges
The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan demands reconstitution of the Transitional National Legislature to include the members of political parties to Agreement. According to the agreement, the RTNL is to cosnsit of 550 members of the TNLA and 100 members of Council of States. On 2nd August 2021 some members representing four of the five political parties’ si...
1hr 55m Aug 07, 2021
1hr 55m
1697: environmental expert calls for urgent attention to avert the risk of more flooding in the country.
Nhial Tiitmamer, a leading researcher with the Sudd Institute says the latest water levels of the River Nile in Juba stood at just over 13 cubic metres, which he says will cause flooding downstream.  Mr Tiitmamer points out that rivers in Ethiopia, Uganda, the DR Congo and the Central Africa are already overflowing into South Sudan, while heavy rainfalls could worsen the situation.   Speaking...
43m Aug 06, 2021
43m
1696: Sip and shop launched in Juba
This weekend, #Juba is expected to experience probably one of the most compatible way of shopping. Sip and shop! You basically sip and do your shopping.  #Listen as the organizers of the event, Emma Lewis and Catherine Isaiah explain about the event to Miraya's Sebit William. 
9m Aug 06, 2021
9m
1695: Sudd Institute closed down by authorities
The Executive Director of the SUDD Institute says the organization has been closed down and four of their staff members were arrested for unclear reasons.  This comes a few days after a policy analyst with the institute, Abraham Awolich, and other academic and concerned citizens formed a pressure group to advocate for a peaceful and just society.  The Executive Director and founder of the SUD...
5m Aug 03, 2021
5m
1694: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly urges legislators to put citizens interests first
The Speaker of the House, Jemma Nunu Kumba has urged the lawmakers to look beyond their political affiliations as they execute their duties.  Nunu Kumba said they should exercise tolerance and focus on supporting the full implementation of the peace agreement.  
6m Aug 02, 2021
6m
1693: OPP grouping misses out on TNLA swearing-in
The Other Political Parties group or the OPP have confirmed that their members were not among the legislators sworn into office today, and says their absence from the House will not affect the functioning of the legislature.  The OPP was meant to nominate 38 members to the legislature: 30 to the legislative assembly and 8 to the Council of States, however internal disagreements have delayed th...
4m Aug 02, 2021
4m
1692: South Sudan commemorates this year’s breast-feeding week
Breast feeding week is marked annually on the first week of August. The theme this year is: Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility. However, the relevant authorities have extended the commemoration from one week to a month-long campaign.  UNICEF Nutrition Officer Jessica Wudu Murye says this time will be used to create mass awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for the child’s h...
20m Aug 02, 2021
20m
1691: Impacts of inter-communal conflicts in Western Equatoria State on Civil population
Western Equatoria State like many other states in South Sudan was adversely affected by the 2013-2018 wars. Availability of small arms in the hand of civilians have emboldened the militarized youth and made it easy for the youth to recourse to use of arms to settle differences in among themselves.  Communities in Western Equatoria have coexisted peacefully for decades. And whenever there was a...
1hr 49m Jul 31, 2021
1hr 49m
1690: IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan -"Principals discuss ratio sharing for unified command of the organized forces"
The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, has confirmed that the principals to the peace agreement are discussing a proposal on ratio sharing for the unified command of the organized forces. The formation of the top military structure is a key element of the transitional security arrangements, and for the graduation of the necessary unified forces. IGAD Special Envoy, Ambassador Ismail Wais told ...
18m Jul 30, 2021
18m
1690: Child trafficking named the number one form of human trafficking prevalent in South Sudan
Child trafficking has been named the number one form of human trafficking prevalent in South Sudan.  The purposes of the trafficking range from sexual exploitation to labor and early and forced marriages.  1st Counsel Sabri Wani of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, also the Co-Chair of the National Task Force on Counter-Trafficking in Persons in South Sudan and Mr.Joseph Kenyi...
37m Jul 30, 2021
37m
1689: One-on-One with South Sudan Olympic Athletes in Tokyo
The two athletes representing South Sudan at the Tokyo Olympics are making final preparations ahead of their races next week.    Lucia William will run the women’s 200-metre race on Monday and Abraham Majok Matet prepares for the men’s 1,500 metre race due on Tuesday.    The athletes have been in Tokyo since 2019 training for the Summer Games.   We spoke to Lucia and Abraham online from To...
8m Jul 30, 2021
8m
1688: President Kiir revokes OPP list of lesgialtors, OPP makes fresh nominations.
Five of the six parties represented in the Other Opposition Parties group or the OPP, have made fresh nominations for their members to the reconstituted parliament and council of states, and are waiting for nominations from Peter Mayen’s People’s Liberal Party. This comes after the group decided to divide allocations following a misunderstanding with Peter Mayen, the leader of the Umbrella grou...
7m Jul 30, 2021
7m
1687: SPLM says dream of country’s liberators diverted by personal ambitions as South Sudan remembers the country’s martyrs.
As South Sudan marks the 16th anniversary of the Martyr’s Day today, the SPLM party says the dream the country’s liberators fought for has not been fully achieved because of multiple factors. SPLM spokesperson Deng Mading acknowledges that the vision to achieve a free, peaceful and developed South Sudan has been distracted by personal ambitions, internal party struggles and external factors. Ma...
12m Jul 30, 2021
12m
1686: South Sudan commemorates the World Hepatitis Day
South Sudan is today joining the rest of the world in commemorating the World Hepatitis Day.  The day is set aside to create awareness on the dangers of the disease.  Technical Officer, HIV/TB/Hapatitis program at the World Health Organisation, Dr. David Lukudu, is encouraging the public to get vaccinated for Hepatitis and has called on parents to take their children for vaccination. He spoke t...
16m Jul 28, 2021
16m
1685: Tensions in OPP leadership over TNLA appointments
Five groups of the Other Political Parties OPP, say Peter Mayen Majongdit is not the leader of the OPP.  The five signatories say Mayen only makes up a single group and therefore, does not qualify to be leader of the umbrella group. The Spokesperson of the OPP, Albino Akol Atak, says Mayen is misinforming the public members.       Albino Akol was speaking after the five OPP groups convened a...
16m Jul 27, 2021
16m
1684: Democracy in action
As South Sudan makes progress towards the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, the legislative arm of government has seen women take up strategic positions following a recent announcement by president Salva Kiir. Last Friday, Jema Nunu Kumba was announced as the new speaker of the revitalized transitional national legislative assembly, while Mary Ayen Majok takes up the position o...
47m Jul 27, 2021
47m
1683: Hearing stalls at GBV and Juvenile court due to lack of power
A human rights advocate and legal aid provider says hearing of cases at the Gender Based-Violence and Juvenile court in Juba has stalled for over a one month now  due  to lack of power. The Executive Director of the Justice and Human Rights Observatory Group Godfrey Victor Bulla,  says inmates on remand have not been able appear in court for prosecution due to lack of electricity in the court r...
6m Jul 26, 2021
6m
1682: Union of Journalists of South Sudan engages government and other stakeholders to improve the working environment of journalist
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan – UJOSS is engaging government and other stakeholders to improve the working environment of journalists.  This follows the release of state media broadcaster, Alfred Dominic Angassi after one week of detention by security agents for what is described as an administrative matter. UJOSS President, Oyet Patrick Charles says Dominic was freed and reunited wit...
4m Jul 26, 2021
4m
1681: Tombura IDPs in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
Authorities in Tambura county continue to be worried about the living condition of IDPs forced out of their homes due to recent fighting. Thousands of people, mostly women and children are camped at a school and church compound without enough food, basic necessities and medicines. In an interview with Miraya's Lwak Nelson, the commissioner of Tombura county, Mathew Edward Mapenge says many of t...
5m Jul 26, 2021
5m
1680: The Roundtable: Examining the link between high demands for dowry and cattle rustling.
1hr 54m Jul 25, 2021
1hr 54m
1679: Chamber of commerce demands for end to illegal tax collection
The chamber of commerce in Juba city is calling on the city authority to take punitive measures against continued illegal collections from traders.  This follows complaints by several traders in Konyo-konyo market that four uniformed personnel, including two from the national fire bridge collected, sums of money from them on Thursday.  Chairperson of the Juba city Chamber of Commerce, Stephen...
33s Jul 23, 2021
33s
1678: Prime suspect behind Tambura violence arrested
A prime suspect accused of instigating the violence in Tambura county has been arrested.  The Western Equatoria state Minister of Information William Baiki says the suspect was apprehended yesterday by the Criminal Investigations Department officials while heading from Yambio to Tambura with ammunitions. He spoke to Miraya's Sebit William.  #TakeAListen
12m Jul 22, 2021
12m
1677: Resident flee Tambura into UNMISS base, school and church compound
3m Jul 20, 2021
3m
1677: FULL REPORT: Women, children flee Tambura into UNMISS base, school and church compound
Thousands of internally displaced persons in Western Equatoria, have fled for their life following armed attacks.  Women, children and the elderly ran for some 14 kilometers and are camped at schools and the church compound in Tambura.  Radio Miraya correspondent Phillip Mbugo described the worrying security and humanitarian situation in this 10" report. 
11m Jul 20, 2021
11m
1676: Community Empowerment for Progress Organization organizes three-day consultative dialogue in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State.
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization in partnership with the Civil Affairs Division of the UN Mission in South Sudan is to organize a three-day consultative dialogue in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State. Speaking to Radio Miraya this afternoon on the line from Tambura, the Executive Director of CEPO, Edmond Yakani, the three-day dialogue starts tomorrow. Yakani says the aim...
6m Jul 20, 2021
6m
1675: Fighting continues in Tambura county
The situation in Tambura county, is 'getting out of hand,' were the words of the Western Equatoria state Minister for information William Baiki.  Reports indicate that several people are fleeing Tambura town seeking refuge at an #UNMISS (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23UNMISS) temporary operating base and towards #Yambio (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Yambio) town.    Gunfire was reported la...
12m Jul 20, 2021
12m
1674: New Tax Payment Directives in South Sudan
The National Revenue Authority, NRA, says there is a significant increase in the number of taxpayers accessing their electronic services. Recently, the NRA introduced an electronic tax (e-Tax) portal for Taxpayer registration and issuance of Tax Identification Numbers through its website.  This is in line with the South Sudan Taxation Act, 2009 and part of economic reforms spelt out in the peac...
13m Jul 16, 2021
13m
1673: Updates on COVID 19 vaccination in South Sudan
Over 50, 000 people are said to have gotten their first dose of the COVID 19 Vaccine with just over 4000 who have taken the second doze so far. he disclosed that about 60,000 doses are expected in the country George Awenzio, Director Expanded Program on Immunization at the Ministry Of Health gave an update on the progress of the vaccines during an interview with Miraya's Lucy Kiden.  #TakeAListen
15m Jul 16, 2021
15m
1672: Local agricultural seed companies urged to enhance seed production
The Seed Traders Association of South Sudan has called on local seed companies to step up their efforts and locally produce agricultural seeds to assure food security for the country. Association secretary Isaac Woja says most seeds that South Sudan farmers are currently using are sourced from outside the country whose climatic conditions may not be suitable for South Sudan. Meanwhile Food and ...
25m Jul 15, 2021
25m
1671: OPP yet to appoint eight of their members to the council of State.
The leader of the Other Political Parties, Peter Mayen, has confirmed that they are yet to come up with a list of eight members to be appointed to the Council of States. Mayen spoke to Miraya's Sani Martin and said the delay from OPP should not affect the swearing-in of the legislatures. #TakeAListen
4m Jul 14, 2021
4m
1670: Consultations on Women and Trade for the African Continental Free Trade Area kicks off
South Sudanese women say lack of financial support and presence of multiple checkpoints have been some of the major obstacle hindering them from participating in cross-border trade. They revealed this at a national consultation aimed at providing a platform for women to voice their needs and interests about commerce in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area.  It is supported by ...
9m Jul 14, 2021
9m
1669: Central Equatoria state embarks on an anti-rabies vaccination exercise for dogs.
The Central Equatoria state government is carrying out an anti-rabies vaccination exercise for dogs.  Vaccines are being administered free of charge at five centers in Juba town.  The director general of the state ministry of animal resources, George Kamala Lado says the vaccines were provided by a German non-profit organization, is encouraging dog-owners to take their animals for vaccination...
23s Jul 13, 2021
23s
1668: South Sudanese urged to rally against hate speech
South Sudan’s independence celebrations have made us all think of the state that we may aspire for. Sporadic inter-communal conflicts that are still taking place shows that hatred between communities still exists. With technological development people have started using social media to spread the hate speech among fellow citizens.  This morning Miraya breakfast featured an organization that ha...
44m Jul 13, 2021
44m
1667: UNICEF: Over 1 million children in South Sudan face acute malnutrition this year.
UNICEF warns that up to 1.4 million children in South Sudan face acute malnutrition this year.  The figure represents the highest number since the start of the conflict in 2013.  In its latest report on the impact of the humanitarian crisis on children, the UN children’s agency says the child mortality rate in the country is among the highest in the world, with 1 in every 10 children not expe...
5m Jul 13, 2021
5m
1666: Unity state tops the 2020 primary school leaving examinations
Authorities in Unity state have expressed joy as the state emerges the best in the 2020 primary leaving examinations, despite many schools being devastated by conflict.  The State Ministry of General Education and Instruction on Monday announced results of candidates in the state with an average overall of 96.5%.  State minister Stephen Tot Chieng says the good performance is due to concerted e...
32s Jul 13, 2021
32s
1665: Students in India share their independence message for South Sudan
Students in India, from across the world, have joined their South Sudanese fellow students in wishing the world’s youngest nation a happy independence celebration. The students having their studies at Marwadi University in Rajkot, Gujarat, India have shared special messages through their fellow students who are South Sudan nationals based in India. Take a listen 
4m Jul 12, 2021
4m
1664: South Sudan students celebrate independence in Ghana
The 10th anniversary of independence was celebrated in South Sudan, but also around the world, wherever South Sudanese live. The same happened in Ghana, West Africa where our students got together to mark this important day. Take a listen
6m Jul 12, 2021
6m
1663: The Roundtable: Taking stock of the last 10 years of South Sudan’s independence.
1hr 54m Jul 10, 2021
1hr 54m
1662: SRSG Nicholas Haysom's Independence Day Message
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is a UN peacekeeping mission for the world’s youngest nation and has traveled the journey with South Sudan throughout the 10 years of its existence in a bid to secure durable peace for the country.  As the country commemorates 10years of its independence, UNMISS chief Nicholas Haysom has a special message for the citizens of the world’s youngest nation.
2m Jul 09, 2021
2m
1661: Economic Analyst: South Sudan needs robust public finance management
An economic analyst has called for the subsidizing of key commodities as a short-term measure to stabilizing the price of goods on the market. Akol Nyok Akol Dok says central bank should work with the ministry of trade to identify key commodities where government can subsidize the losses among traders. He further called for policies that will enhance people's trust in the local currency.  He wa...
16m Jul 09, 2021
16m
1660: South Sudan women awarded for their excellence in various fields
As part of events to commemorate the 10th independence anniversary, the South Sudan Women Intellectuals Forum has awarded women for their excellence in various fields. Recognition was made in 16 categories including education, peace, leadership, human rights, environment, journalism, and others.  This morning Miraya breakfast featured one of the organizers of the event Dr. Anne Pita Lomole. T...
16m Jul 09, 2021
16m
1659: President Kiir calls for renewed spirit as the country commemorates 10 years of independence
President Salva kiir says government is implementing a series economic reforms, which have led to the appreciation of the South Sudan Pound SSP against the US dollar. Speaking in his special address to mark South Sudan’s 10th independence anniversary, president Kiir called for renewed spirit as the country implements the revitalized peace agreement. The president further urged youth advocating ...
18m Jul 09, 2021
18m
1658: Diplomats share thoughts on South Sudan’s 10 years of independence
Despite the trials and tribulations that South Sudan has gone through during the last ten years as an independent country, the world’s youngest nation has had friends from different parts of the world pressing for a peaceful environment in the country. This morning Miraya breakfast feature diplomats from the United Kingdom, Norway, and USA. Take a listen to the full interview here.
32m Jul 09, 2021
32m
1657: Nationwide Discussion with Cabinet Affairs Minister
49m Jul 08, 2021
49m
1656: Civil Society activist frowns on government for failure to swear in members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly
Civil Society activist Rajab Muhandis says the postponement of the swearing in of members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly indicates lack of political will to implement the peace agreement. The MPs were supposed take oath of office on 9th July which marks the tenth anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. The announcement for the postponement was made as the government resolv...
6m Jul 08, 2021
6m