1498: EU Ambassador pledges more support to the peace implementation
The EU Ambassador to South Sudan says he hopes to see more progress in the implementation of the peace process. Ambassador Christian Bader called for more proactive cooperation with the government of South Sudan in order to have the outstanding issues in the peace agreement implemented.  He said the EU will continue to government and partners. On the 35% affirmative action, Ambassador Bader sai...
13m Mar 05, 2021
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1497: Air safety in South Sudan will improve gradually, says Pilot Association
The South Sudan Pilots Association has expressed sorrow at the death of its member, Majur Malou who died in Tuesday’s plane crash in Jonglei state on Tuesday evening. The HK-4274 commercial passenger aircraft was flying from Juba to Pibor when it crashed at Pieri Airstrip in Uror County.   Majur was the co-pilot in the South Supreme Airlines’ light plane that crashed a few minutes after take...
4m Mar 04, 2021
4m
1496: SRSG David Shearer addresses UN Security Council
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and head of UNMISS, David Shearer says, UNMISS is continuing the protection of civilians across South Sudanese.  Mr. Shearer said, the follow-on from the re-designations of the Bor, Wau and Juba POC sites has continued smoothly. "Camp residents, for example, initially voiced opposition to the South Sudan Police entering the sites. Today the...
13m Mar 03, 2021
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1495: South Sudanese female engineers shed light on working in a man's world
 Two female engineers working with UNOPs, say they face lots of challenges in their field especially when it comes to being accepted by their male counterparts. They said one thing that has kept them growing in their field as engineers, is by believing in themselves Laja Lako Busuk Loggale, Civil Engineer - Enhancing Community Resilience Project, UNOPS  Based in Kapoeta North and Juan BETTY ALE...
33m Mar 03, 2021
33m
1494: UNDP: A National Development Strategy is critical for South Sudan
The in-coming Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) says  South Sudan should consolidate its independence by building institutions to serve the people. Samuel Doe arrived in South Sudan in January 2021 to take on the stewardship of UNDP and its programs.  In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Mr Doe said South Sudan has huge potential that should be t...
19m Mar 02, 2021
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1493: Restructuring of ministry of wildlife nears completion
The ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism says the restructuring of the ministry is almost complete to obtain a strong mandate to protect Wildlife and encourage tourism in South Sudan.  Minister Rizisk Zachariah Hassan says wildlife and tourism have a potential of contributing to economic diversification in South Sudan and can contribute up to 30% of national income.   He  told Radio ...
33m Mar 01, 2021
33m
1492: Radio Miraya celebrates the work of women during the Miraya women's week
Ahead of the International Women’s Day to be celebrated on the 8th of March, Radio Miraya is this week honoring women who are working in different sectors of the country/ The Radio Miraya's women’s week will celebrate the work done by women across South Sudan.   This year’s theme for the International Women's Day is 'Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World'.   Dur...
13m Mar 01, 2021
13m
1491: UNOCHA reaches 7.3mln with vital humanitarian assistance
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) on Thursday released a review of its activities in 2020.   The report shows that international and national humanitarian partners managed to reach 7.3mln people with much-needed assistance.      The humanitarian coordination body received $1.2bln of the $1.9bln  requested for, in its 2020 humanitarian response pl...
12m Feb 26, 2021
12m
1490: UNICEF and partners roll out Polio Vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Health and partners are rolling-out the second round of the national polio vaccination campaign targeting over 2.8 million children aged 0 – 59 months.    The campaign started on 16 February and covers 74 counties, with vaccinators going from house to house to vaccinate children, while adhering to COVID-19 protocols.      The polio outbreak was declared on 18 September 2020 ...
5m Feb 26, 2021
5m
1489: Freedom of Press In Question
The editor-in-chief of the Juba Monitor newspaper has raised concerns about continued censorship of articles from the daily, by national security agents.   Anna Nimiriano makes the comments after the most recent incident in which an editorial piece in Wednesday’s paper on the appointment of state governments was removed.  Namirano says the practice by the security agents is unjustifiable and ...
6m Feb 26, 2021
6m
1488: WFP country Director Matthew Hollingworth is on an official visit to Kuajok, Warrap State
WFP country Director Matthew Hollingworth is in Kuajok, Warrap State to ascertain the food situation in the area.  He said food aid looted in Warrap State have been returned through the support of the community outreach program. Over 37 bags of food aid destined to troubled Tonj East County and belongings of the drivers were looted during a road ambush on the 23 March. Hollyworth says over two...
12m Feb 25, 2021
12m
1487: TNLA spox: We expect TNLA reconstitution after appointment of state governments
The chairperson of the information committee in parliament expects that the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) will be reconstituted when the appointment of all state governments has been completed.     Paul Yohannes Bonju says the existing MPs are occupying the seats legally and continue to represent their constituents until new lawmakers have been selected by the parties in a...
44m Feb 24, 2021
44m
1486: Discussion: R-JMEC reflection on one-year anniversary of R-TGoNU
Monday 22 February marked the one-year anniversary of the Revitalized-Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU).    Radio Miraya’s Sani Martin sat down with Lt. General. (Rtd) Ambassador Charles Githuai, interim chairperson of R-JMEC, to reflect on the past year; progress, challenges and the way forward.     Has the R-TGoNU lived up to its expectations?   Take a listen to the 40...
42m Feb 22, 2021
42m
1485: SPLM-IO reports smooth examination exercise in IO-controlled areas
The SPLM in Opposition is reporting a smooth and successful primary eight examination period in IO-controlled areas.  More than 1,700 students in parts of Upper Nile and Jonglei completed their final exams last Friday after a suspension due to security concerns.  The papers were conducted a week later than other parts of the country.   The SPLM-IO Director for Information and Public Relation...
4m Feb 22, 2021
4m
1484: Jieng Council: We are for Peace not Tribes
A group of veteran politicians and eminent members known as the ‘Jieng Council of Elders’ says their main objective is to advocate for peace.    The Jieng Council has garnered mixed reactions from two statements they released in recent weeks questioning the peace process and the political will of the parties.    Elder Aldo Ajau in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya said nothing is lik...
30m Feb 22, 2021
30m
1483: Round Table: Reflections on R-TGoNU and status of R-ARCSS
Monday 22 February marks the one year anniversary of the R-TGoNU. On The Round Table this Saturday we look back and look ahead on the prospects of peace in #SouthSudan.  Guests:  Michel Deelen Chargé d’Affaires a.i.  Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Khawaja Kau Executive Director Democracy and Integrity Org. Producer/Presenter: Sani Martin  Tim: 1' 54"
1hr 54m Feb 20, 2021
1hr 54m
1482: Ethiopia: We will explore all diplomatic channels with Sudan
Ethiopia and Sudan are demanding that each country withdraws from contested territory before any negotiations can begin.     In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Ethiopia’s Deputy Head of Mission to South Sudan Ambassador Zelalem Birhan Alemu said Khartoum took advantage of the internal crisis in Ethiopia to take control of the land.    “When our troops were moving to Tigray, they c...
46m Feb 17, 2021
46m
1481: UNICEF: Children associated with armed conflict 'haunted' by experiences
The Children Agency UNICEF has launched a video series highlighting on Nightmares in children associated with armed forces and armed groups    The series called ‘When I close my eyes’. It is based on real experiences of children in South Sudan and is aimed at drawing attention to the psychological effects of being used by armed forces and armed groups.    The series focuses on recurring nigh...
39m Feb 16, 2021
39m
1480: Armed men attack polio vaccination team in Rumbek North county
A polio vaccination campaign has been suspended in Rumbek North county, Lakes state after a vehicle carrying a team of vaccinators was attacked.  Armed men opened fire on the vehicle that was commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to deliver vaccines.   Five people including a woman and a police escort were killed, and six others injured.  Sunday’s attack brings the death toll o...
4m Feb 16, 2021
4m
1479: Circular to Grant Access to Education and Examinations for pregnant Candidates out
The Ministry of General Education and Instructions has issued a circular on “ Access to education and examinations for pregnant candidates”. The circular states that all pregnant girls should be allowed to continue learning and to sit for their final examinations.   GESS together with the Ministry did a countrywide assessment to establish number of girls who are pregnant and whether they have...
31m Feb 11, 2021
31m
1478: Professor Dr. Julia Aker Duany talks about the importance of education
The Primary Leaving Examination Taking Place in the Country began on Monday, 8 February across the country This year has witnessed one of the most controversial Primary Leaving examinations in South Sudan as some counties in the country are not participating in the examination for what the Ministry of General Education said Security concerns  Professor Dr. Julia Aker Duany ,Former Lecturer In...
44m Feb 09, 2021
44m
1477: UNMISS boss addresses Press conference in Juba
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in South Sudan, on Tuesday, addressed a major press conference touching on a number of current developments in South Sudan, including the peace process, subnational violence, and the transition of Protection of Civilians sites. Mr. Shearer said the mission has increased patrols to potential hotspots and will this week deploy peacekeepers to...
28m Feb 09, 2021
28m
1476: Roundtable: Status of permanent constitution making process in South Sudan
Guests: 1.      Nathaniel Oyet Senior member of SPLM-IO, a representative of SPLM-IO to NCAC and a former Lecturer of Political Science at the University of Juba.  2.       Stephen Oola- Legal and Constitution Adviser to RJMEC  3.      Michael Wani. Executive Director of Okay African and a Youth representative to NCAC 4.       Dr Santino Ayuel Longer. Legal scholar and Assistant Prof. of law...
1hr 53m Feb 06, 2021
1hr 53m
1475: Discussion on land grabbing in South Sudan
Issues concerning Land and Land grabbing have always been an issue of discussion across the country and is seen as one of the main causes of Conflict in the Country. Recently, Members of the South Sudan people’s Defense Force and members of the South Sudan Police Service have been accused of allegedly facilitating Land Grabbing in Bari Land. Andrea Mach , a political commentator and a Journal...
40m Feb 02, 2021
40m
1474: Roundtable: Role of elders in enhancing Social Cohesion and building a viable state.
1hr 55m Jan 30, 2021
1hr 55m
1473: Police to crackdown on vehicles with tinted glasses and without number plates
The ministry of interior has reactivated an operation to crackdown on vehicles with tinted glasses and without number plates, believed to be used by criminals to perpetrate crimes in the city. Police spokesperson Maj General Daniel Justin told radio Miraya that joint forces have been deployed in different spots in the city to execute the directive with honesty and professionalism.   Maj Gener...
1m Jan 26, 2021
1m
1472: The Round table: Roles of Institutions in State-Building in South Sudan
1hr 49m Jan 23, 2021
1hr 49m
1471: Nationwide: Conflict Resolution in Terekeka County
45m Jan 22, 2021
45m
1470: A woman dies in fire outbreak, one suspect arrested
A fire outbreak in Kuajock market of warap state has killed one woman and destroyed around 30 shops.  Acting town mayor Nyan-Ruon Buoi confirmed the incident to Radio Miraya and said deceased woman is believed to be around 40 years of age.   Mrs. Buoi says one person suspected to have set the fire to the western part of the market has been arrested, as police continue with investigations.
21s Jan 22, 2021
21s
1469: CTSAMVM: Defections major cause of clashes among parties
A government representative in the ceasefire monitoring body-CTSAMVM says defections from one party to the other is the major cause of confrontations among parties to the Revitalized peace agreement.  Maj Gen Garkuoth Duop Kuich says the tendency of soldiers and politicians crossing from one bloc to the other should be discouraged to enable smooth peace implementation process.  Maj General Du...
30s Jan 22, 2021
30s
1468: Cattle herders causing tension in Lainya.
Continued presence of cattle herders in Lainya county, Central Equatoria state is reportedly worsening living conditions of displaced families in the area.  Police commissioner in Yei, Maj Gen Lujang Kamba, says three IDPs narrowly survived attacks from the cattle herders when they went to collect food from their gardens over the weekend.    Gen Lujang called for urgent intervention to restor...
30s Jan 20, 2021
30s
1467: Ministry of Health approves two additional private clinics to carry out Covid-19 tests in Juba
The Ministry of Health has given licenses to two additional private clinics to carry out Covid-19 tests in Juba.  Nujum Diagnostics in Hai Referendum and Queens Laboratories in Nimra Talata will now be able to test travelers and others.  Speaking to Radio Miraya, Dr Archangelo Modesto from Nujum Diagnostics in Hai Referendum says his institution now has the license to issue Covid-19 certificate...
8m Jan 19, 2021
8m
1466: Unite and co-exist peacefully - Veep Igga
Vice President for economic cluster James Wani Igga, has called on the Mundari community to unite and co-exist peacefully. He made the call on Saturday at the closure of a peace and reconciliation workshop organized by Impact Response Committee, in Terekeka, Central Equatoria state.  Speaking to traditional leaders, youth, women, and elders, Igga said Mundari’s unity is critical to all the six ...
30s Jan 18, 2021
30s
1465: The Roundtable: Inter-communal, cultural dialogue, a path to nation-building in South Sudan.
1hr 48m Jan 16, 2021
1hr 48m
1464: Take keen interest in the Ugandan election. - Khawaja Kau
A governance activist has called on South Sudan to take keen interest in the Ugandan election.   Centre for Democracy, and integrity executive director Khawaja Kau says the impact of election results in Uganda has a potential of spilling over to neighboring countries either positively or negatively.  He says Uganda election has opened a lot of eyes among the international community especially...
12m Jan 14, 2021
12m
1463: Olony's delegation: Change terms of reference in the reconciliation conference
An advance delegation to Juba from General Johnson Olony has called for a change in the terms of reference in the proposed reconciliation conference for Upper Nile community. Member of the delegation Peter Yien Kuar says his community is not rejecting the holding of the conference but has reservations which need to be attended to before the conference takes place.  A section of media recently ...
47m Jan 13, 2021
47m
1462: Eleven survive plane crash in Cueibet, Lakes state.
Eleven passengers including crew members have survived a plane crash in Cueibet, Lakes state.  The military helicopter which was carrying remains of the former National Member of Parliament, Gabriel Matur Malek from Juba was landing when its tail-rod reportedly hit a goal post in a school playground on Sunday afternoon.  Secretary General in former Gok state, Zakaria Mamer Thokagor, said some o...
24s Jan 11, 2021
24s
1461: Veep: Surrender your guns
Vice President for service cluster Hussein Abdel Bagi Akol has called on people in possession of illegal firearms in Warap state to surrender them to government to minimize the cycle of inter-communal fighting in the area.  Abdel Bagi condemned recent sectional fighting in Tonj north and called on the country’s traditional leaders and politicians to work for unity and welfare of the common cit...
1m Jan 05, 2021
1m
1460: Returnees: Let us reconcile and forgive one another
Returning communities in Bazia-Jedid of Wau, have called for forgiveness and reconciliation among citizens in western Bhar El Gazel State.   Some of the returnees who spoke to Radio Miraya emphasized the need to put behind challenges faced in 2020 and open a new page of unity and peaceful co-existence.  Mathew Charles Nganji, Chief of Bazia-Jedid area says peaceful co-existence will ease prov...
1m Jan 04, 2021
1m
1459: Guterres: With the coming of 2021, we see rays of hope.
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says 2021 raises hope for a new begin across the world. In his new year’s message, Guterres urged the world to build a global coalition against the challenges facing the world. Here is the Secretary General’s full new year message. Take a listen.
2m Jan 01, 2021
2m
1458: Unified forces to graduate next month
The presidential advisor on National Security says the Necessary Unified Forces in various training centers across the country, are expected to be graduated in the second week of January 2021.  Tut Kew Gatluak says the forces have long completed training and now await graduation. Speaking to journalists yesterday, Tut Gatluak said the forces will be deployed by the second week of January.
1m Dec 31, 2020
1m
1457: Government to review covid19 testing fees
The ministry of health says government has taken note of public complaints regarding the 75 US Dollars covid-19 testing fee and is in the process of reviewing it. Ministry’s Director of Emergency Preparedness and response Dr. Angelo Goup Thon says proposed figures for both nationals and foreign travelers have already been submitted for review and that the final figure will be communicated to th...
23s Dec 31, 2020
23s
1456: More than 20 Gender Based Violence victims receive support at Juba Teaching Hospital this month alone.
Health authorities at Juba Teaching Hospital have responded to twenty-seven cases of rape and physical assault within the last one month.  At least 15 cases of Rape and 12 cases of Physical Violence have been reported to the GBV clinic located inside Juba Teaching hospital from the beginning of the Month to date. The fifteen rape survivors and twelve victims of physical assault were treated a...
1m Dec 30, 2020
1m
1455: Former leader of the Anya Anya movement Joseph Lagu reportedetly recovering from covid-19
Former Vice President of Sudan and leader of the Anya-Nya liberation movement, Joseph Lagu is making encouraging recovery from covid-19 illness at a London hospital.  Speaking from London, his daughter Martina Lagu Yanga says her father is now much better than he was a week ago, when he was first rushed to the hospital.  Martina said Lagu is currently undergoing rehabilitation to ease his mob...
1m Dec 29, 2020
1m
1454: OPP alleges attempts to change list of nominees to government positions
Five of the six signatories of the revitalized peace agreement under the Other Political Parties OPP are concerned about attempts to change the list of nominees to government positions, for national and state levels in the transitional government.  The Group accuses Humanitarian Affairs Minister,  Peter Mayen Majongdit of the Peoples Liberal Party, of working with other individuals within the ...
28s Dec 28, 2020
28s
1453: Police praised for ensuring peaceful Christmas celebrations
South Sudan citizens have praised security personnel for ensuring order and peace during the Christmas festivities. Some residents in Juba say they moved freely to social centers without harassment and interference to civil liberties. They urged the security personnel to demonstrate the same spirit during new year.
1m Dec 28, 2020
1m
1452: Police: Christmas eve celebrations have been peaceful
Police in Juba are reporting peaceful Christmas eve celebrations  Speaking to Radio Miraya, Police Spokesperson Maj general Daniel Justin says civilians went about with celebrations in the streets, homes, and other social places peacefully He said last night was generally quiet and added that security forces remain on high alert to respond to any incident.  Justin urged parents to control th...
23s Dec 25, 2020
23s
1451: Minister of General Education dismisses suggestions to open schools next April
The Minister of General Education Awut Deng Acuil has dismissed suggestions to reopen schools for all classes in April next year as covid-19 holds on and threatens a second wave.  There are fears that another lockdown will be imposed as many countries are experiencing a second wave of the viral infection. Minister Awut says they will continue to monitor the situation till it is safe to reopen...
1m Dec 24, 2020
1m
1450: Nationwide: The Petroleum Report
41m Dec 23, 2020
41m
1449: Moses: My fellow kids in exile, please continue working hard at school
Moses Bida, a South Sudanese at the Bidibidi refugee camp in Uganda has urged his fellow children to continue working hard at school. Moses who is currently in South Sudan visiting his family, says most children back home are not going to school. He says kids in refugee camps have the opportunity to go to school and should therefore continue working hard at school. Moses was speaking to Miraya ...
12m Dec 22, 2020
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