1070: Men urged to take the lead in fight against SGBV
Men are being encouraged to take the lead, in combating sexual and gender-based violence.    Speaking on the Radio Miraya Breakfast show, the Executive Director of the ‘Mind and Souls Institute’ Deng Jacob Dee said men as heads of households should use their influence to protect women against harm and not perpetrate acts of violence and abuse.     He urges the community to also play a part in g...
8m Nov 21, 2019
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1069: UNMISS SRSG-David Shearer Calls for lifting of restrictions on Dr. Riek Machar’s movements
The UNMISS SRSG-David Shearer has called for lifting of restrictions Dr Riek Machar’s movements. Mr Sheare says the ongoing challenge of the uncertain status of Dr. Riek Machar should not be difficult to fix.    he called on IGAD to lift all restrictions on Dr Machar's movement and that South Sudan Government should issue him a passport in the spirit of building trust and confidence.  Mr Sheare...
8m Nov 20, 2019
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1068: UNICEF: Child marriage situation in South Sudan, quite worrying
Unicef says the child marriage situation in South Sudan is quite worrying. Unicef Child protection manager Sampathi Perera the situation is a cimbination economic hardship, conflict and social norms but was quick to mention that the trend can be changed through education. Ms Perera urged governement to ensure the 2.2million out of school children have access to education in 2020.  She said more...
11m Nov 20, 2019
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1067: Amnesty International launches campaign to save South Sudanese teenager on death row
Amnesty International is asking President Salva Kiir to commute the death sentence of a 17-year-old boy accused of murder.     Magai Matiop Ngong was sentenced to death in November 2017 for being involved in a shooting incident that led to the death of his cousin.     Amnesty International, a strong advocate against the death penalty, says Magai’s sentence was in contravention of both South Sud...
5m Nov 19, 2019
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1066: U.S. Ambassador: ‘Door still open’ for South Sudan government
  The United States Ambassador to South Sudan says the country’s people should rest assured that the United States will continue to have their interests at heart.    Ambassador Thomas Hushek makes the comments just days after his government said it would be ‘reviewing’ its relations with the South Sudan government following a decision to extend the Pre-Transitional period by 100 days.     Ambas...
42m Nov 19, 2019
42m
1065: The Round Table - Recorded version
1hr 53m Nov 16, 2019
1hr 53m
1064: South Sudanese elected Speaker of East African Youth Parliament
A South Sudanese has been elected speaker of the East African Youth Parliament.  Oiylang Alaham Kanuto went through unopposed at the parliamentary seating during the just ended you lead youth summit in Arusha Tanzania. South Sudan was represented by more than 20 youths at this year’s summit. One of the participants and executive director for Okay Africa Foundation Wani Micheal, called for the f...
15m Nov 15, 2019
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1063: CAF President Ahmed Ahmed & FIFA Secretary General Fatima Samora meet President Kiir
Confederation of African Football, CAF President Ahmed Ahmed, accompanied by the FIFA Secretary General Fatima Samora and other two members from the Confederation are meeting with President Salva Kiir to discuss the development of football in the country.
2m Nov 14, 2019
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1062: An estimated 190,000 people are living with HIV in South Sudan
 An estimated 190,000 are living with HIV in South Sudan. Equatoria region is reported to be recording high numbers of the total figure.  Miraya Breakfast Show this morning featured Gabriel Atilio Narege, Director for prevention in the South Sudan AIDS commission and Dr. Kandyang Modi Dumo senior HIV/AIDS Advisor USAIDS in South Sudan. Take a listen 
30m Nov 14, 2019
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1061: Visually impaired man 'denied' government job due to disability
People living with disabilities often complain of lack of opportunities, services and facilities to ease their work. In South Sudan many offices and institutions do not cater for people with Disabilities. Mawut Louis, a visually impared person, could not get the job even after passing an interview for a job. We featured him this morning on Miraya Breakfast Show and he gives us the rest of the s...
9m Nov 13, 2019
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1060: South Sudan is launching the second round of cash transfers for Girls Education
Efforts to alleviate girls suffering and hinderances to accessing education have continued gaining momentum. The cash transfer targeting girls in candidate classes (P8 and S4) and girls in P5 is now entering the second phase. The program started in July 2019. Sebit William this morning spoke to Esther Akumu Achire – DG for Gender Equity & Inclusive Education and Akuja de Garang, GESS Team Leade...
19m Nov 13, 2019
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1059: R-JMEC calls on parties to kick off implementation of pending Pre-Transitional tasks
The interim chairperson of the Reconstituted-Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission is calling on the parties to the agreement to immediately get started on the implementation of pending tasks assigned to the Pre-Transitional period.  Lt. Gen Augostino Njoroge welcomes the spirit of consensus that was displayed in extending the Pre-Transitional period by 100 days, and says the time must be ...
33s Nov 11, 2019
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1058: 100 Days is a real test of political will among politicians in South Sudan.
The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance has called for changes within the National Pre-transitional committee. Jame David KOLOK, The Chairperson South Sudan civil society forum was speaking on the Miraya Breakfast Show this morning. Take a listen
20m Nov 11, 2019
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1057: The recorded edition of the Round Table
Listen to the recorded progam of today's Round Table
1hr 59m Nov 09, 2019
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1056: Kiir’s full speech on 100-day extension
President Salva Kiir has asked the people of South Sudan to accept the 100-day extension of the Pre-Transitional period, that was agreed at a tripartite meeting in Uganda.     Speaking on return from Uganda at Juba International Airport, President Kiir said he was honest and sincere in his determination to establish the new government on 12th November as planned but compromised with the SPLM-IO...
7m Nov 08, 2019
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1055: "Don't forget needs of the people during 100 days," Civil Society
The civil society is urging the parties not to forget the needs of the people as they delay the formation of a new government.   The civil society, as representatives of the people, have welcomed the 100-day extension that was reached by consensus but remind the parties of the impact of the prolonged crisis on the local population.     Rajab Mohandis, Executive Director of the Organization for ...
7m Nov 08, 2019
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1054: IGAD welcomes Uganda-Sudan mediation efforts
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), says Thursday’s meeting between President Salva Kiir SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar will complement their mediation efforts.     The two Principals, President Salva Kiir and SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar agreed to extend the Pre-Transitional period for 100 days, beyond the November 12 deadline.     Abdullahi Busuri, Senior Communications Officer a...
4m Nov 08, 2019
4m
1053: Extention to the Pre-Transitional period welcomed
A political analyst has welcomed a decision to extend the Pre-Transitional period as a ‘positive move’ by the two parties to push the peace process forward.   President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar agreed to postpone the formation of a new coalition government for 100 days, beyond the November 12th deadline.    The two Principals reached the agreement at a six-hour long meeting ...
1m Nov 08, 2019
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1052: "Let us welcome the 100 days but with more pressure" - Dr James Okuk
A political activist has called for more pressure to avoid wasting the added 100 days to the transition period of the revitalized agreement. Dr Akuk James spoke to Miraya Breakfast this morning 
12m Nov 08, 2019
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1051: President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar are expected to meet in Uganda today.
President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar are expected to meet in Uganda today. The two Principals will meet in the presence of the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and the head of Sudan Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah El-Burhan, who are both co-guarantors of the 2018 peace deal.  The meeting is aimed at discussing the outstanding issues in the extended pre-transitional period whic...
21s Nov 07, 2019
21s
1050: Norway and UK urge South Sudan parties to abide by what they signed to.
Ambassadors Robert Fairweather and Endre Stiansen, representing the TROIKA group of nations, are in South Sudan to study developments and offer diplomatic support as the country reaches a critical phase in the peace process.   In an exclusive interview on the Radio Miraya Breakfast Show, Norwegian Special Envoy, Endre Stiansen said forming a non-inclusive government would undermine the peace pr...
18m Nov 06, 2019
18m
1049: SRSG David Shearer: Parties should continue to focus on respecting the ceasefire and reaching compromises on the outstanding issues
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General to South Sudan is urging the parties to the revitalized peace agreement to stick to the peace process. David Shearer says the parties should continue to focus on respecting the ceasefire and reaching compromises on the outstanding issues through political negotiation, regardless of the November 12th deadline to form a unity government. Mr. ...
32s Nov 05, 2019
32s
1048: Third meeting between President Salva Kiir and SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar expected in Kampala Uganda today, postponed to Thursday
The expected third meeting between President Salva Kiir and SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar in Kampala Uganda today is postponed to Thursday. The meeting aims at deliberating on the status of the implementation of the peace agreement.   Speaking to Radio Miraya the SPLM-IO Director for Information Pouk Buluang Boath says the meeting was recommended by the recent Djibouti meeting which called on ...
2m Nov 05, 2019
2m
1047: ICG Warns against forming government without consensus
  The International Crisis Group is calling on regional heads of state, the African Union and Western Diplomats to urge President Salva Kiir not to form a new government without consensus. In their report ‘Déjà vu: Preventing Another Collapse in South Sudan’ which was published yesterday the peace campaign group warns that South Sudan could slide back into a war.    The ICG suggests regional he...
5m Nov 05, 2019
5m
1046: More than 10 youths arrested in Juba
More than 10 young people have reportedly been arrested during and event organized by Gogrial State officials in Juba. The youth were rounded up and beaten before they were taken away to an unknown location.   The Secretary General of Gogrial Intellectuals Organization told Radio Miraya that the group was arrested on political grounds as they differed with the government of Gogrial.  Zachariah ...
5m Nov 05, 2019
5m
1045: IGAD calls consultative meeting with party leaders to discuss remaining obstacles
Mediators of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have called a consultative meeting of the leadership of the Parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement to evaluate and assess the status of the agreement.     The meeting scheduled for this Friday 8th November in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, will deliberate on the way forward with regard to outstanding critical pre-transitional tasks....
7m Nov 04, 2019
7m
1044: Juba City Council and Insight Security reach agreement
 Insight Security Guards are sighing in Relief after Juba City Council Authorities and their Management reached an agreement to pay them in US Dollars.   Deputy Mayor for Physical Infrastructure and Development in Juba City Council Thiik Thiik Mayardit has said a breakthrough was reached after a series of meetings.   He adds that the intervention in the resolution of the issue of salary of the ...
5m Nov 04, 2019
5m
1043: Youth activists urge government to ratify African Youth Charter
Youth activists are pressing the government to ratify the African Youth Charter to elevate the voices of the country’s young people on critical issues that concern their development.  The Charter was developed by the African Union as a political and legal framework, to provide strategic direction for youth empowerment and development across the continent. Animu Risasi Amitai, a representative o...
12m Nov 01, 2019
12m
1042: Floods in Pibor reach severe levels
 Action for hunger says an estimated 140 000 people have been affected by floods in Pibor in the past two weeks. Speaking to Miraya breakfast this morning, Action Against Hunger representative says the floods have displace the population to higher land with no access to health facilities. Listen to the detailed interview 
10m Nov 01, 2019
10m
1041: Juba High Court releases death row convict
The High Court in Juba has overturned a death sentence handed down to 45-year-old man who was jailed for murder. The man had been on death row for the past nine years for killing his wife in April 2010, while under the influence of alcohol.  His release was secured after the family of his deceased wife agreed on a blood compensation of 120 goats and 39 head of cattle.  The release was facilitat...
6m Oct 31, 2019
6m
1040: President Kiir declares state of emergency in flood-affected aras
President Salva Kiir has declared a state of emergency in areas affected by flooding and torrential rains. The order seen by Radio Miraya, covers 27 locations in Greater Barh el Ghazal, Greater Upper Nile and in the Greater Equatoria region. Our staffer Sebit William spoke to Ateny wek Ateny, Presdential Press Secretary and this is what he said
8m Oct 30, 2019
8m
1039: IOM Condemns the Killing of Aid Workers Amidst Deteriorating Security Situation in Morobo County, South Sudan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of three IOM aid workers on Sunday in fighting between armed groups in Morobo County, South Sudan’s Central Equatoria region.    The IOM volunteers, one female and two males, were caught in a crossfire during clashes that broke out in the morning hours of 27 October in Isebi, in Morobo County...
6m Oct 30, 2019
6m
1038: Everybody is incentivized for peace - Dr. Sinead Walsh
European Union Ambassador Sinead Walsh has expressed hope that government of national unity will be formed on the 12 of November 2019.  Ambassador Sinead Walsh said there has been positive progress towards peace and called for continued efforts, emphasizing that it’s political will that makes peace processes to move forward.  The said this on Miraya Breakfast Show today in the following interview
16m Oct 30, 2019
16m
1037: New Sentry report details Impact of Sanctions in Sub-Saharan Africa
A new report that examines the effectiveness of sanctions is proposing improved regional collaboration and enforcement of ‘network sanctions’ as opposed to individual restrictions, to effectively address threats to regional and international stability.    The report compiled by ‘The SENTRY,’ a US-based non-profit investigative team, examines the broad impact of sanctions levied by the United St...
8m Oct 29, 2019
8m
1036: IGAD Special Envoys offer ‘diplomatic weight’ to South Sudan peace process
Ambassadors from IGAD members states, the African Union, TROIKA and the United Nations met last week in Djibouti with IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais, to explore how they can use their diplomatic weight to push the peace process in the country.     IGAD Political Advisor to the Special Envoy, Philip Mwanika said the Ambassadors are discussing options of breaking the de...
8m Oct 28, 2019
8m
1035: “Parties should declare joint position on transitional security arrangements” - Civil Society
As the November 12th deadline for the formation of a unity government fast approaches, a civil society  activist is asking the military arms of the parties to declare a joint position on the status of the transitional security arrangements.    Edmund Yakani of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) says the status of the security arrangements and formation of a VIP protectio...
10m Oct 28, 2019
10m
1034: Special Envoy: IGAD will not dictate on formation of R-TGONU by Nov 12
The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, H.E. Amb. Dr. Ismail Wais says the regional body of mediators will not dictate to the parties of South Sudan on the formation of the Revitalized-Transitional Government of National Unity by November 12th.    Ismail Wais says the parties are still in dialogue and reiterates that IGAD will facilitate any process leading to a solution on the outstanding issu...
9m Oct 28, 2019
9m
1033: UN Peacekeeping Chief urges resumption of Abyei talks
Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan “have never been closer” to reaching a sustainable peace with each other, and their own internal armed opposition groups, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Thursday.    The meeting was focused on the disputed, arid, oil-rich border territory of Abyei, where the UN Interim Security Force, UNISFA, has helped to monitor an uneasy peace with...
8m Oct 25, 2019
8m
1032: Floods threaten to make worse an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis
Up to 200,000 people have been cut off by severe flooding in Maban.    United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has dispatched emergency humanitarian assistance to some five thousand most-affected families.   UNHCR Senior Protection Officer, Shybhash Wostey, says supplies will continue to be delivered as access is made easier.     In a related development, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is conduct...
3m Oct 23, 2019
3m
1031: Humanitarian Coordinator: UN Day is a time to reflect on the contribution of the United Nations
As the United Nations family in South Sudan prepares to commemorate UN Day tomorrow (Thursday), the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General says the day should be a time to recognize and reflect on the contribution of the United Nations.    On 24 October, the world celebrates UN Day - a day on which the United Nations was created in 1945.    In South Sudan - the 193rd member of t...
13m Oct 23, 2019
13m
1030: Sudan inks peace deal with Revolutionary Front rebels
The Sudan Sovereign Council and the Sudanese Revolutionary Front on Monday signed a Political Agreement in Juba.    The deal includes cessation of hostilities and opening humanitarian corridors in the war-affected areas in Sudan.    South Sudan has started mediating peace talks between the government of Sudan and its opposition parties and groups in an attempt to resolve the problems of Darfur,...
8m Oct 22, 2019
8m
1029: Beneficiary salutes UN and Humanitarian Partners in South Sudan
In the run-up to United Nations Day on Thursday October 24, we spotlight the beneficiaries and teams behind the massive UN humanitarian effort in South Sudan.    Today we chat with Ms Roda Woja, a beneficiary who has built a life and supported her family through skills-building and humanitarian assistance from the United Nations.   Listen to how such help has transformed her life and that of he...
9m Oct 22, 2019
9m
1028: There are areas in SouthSudan that are lacking any kind of food
Action against Hunger Country Director, Anika KRSTIC, says ending hunger in south Sudan is achievable if its people stand together against hunger. Ms KRSTIC said malnutrition is a disease that can be diagnosed and treated hence parents need to know the status of their children before they even come to the nutrition center. She spoke to Miraya Breakfast Show this morning.
13m Oct 16, 2019
13m
1027: The future for food security in South Sudan is bright - FAO Country Representative
Tomorrow, is World Food Day. In South Sudan, thousands of people are waking up feeling food insecure and uncertain how they will feed their families.    The Big question is what is the best approach to tackling hunger in South Sudan?   FAO Representative, Meshack Malo joined the Miraya Breakfast Show this morning and says the future for food security in South sudan is bright as the country has ...
18m Oct 15, 2019
18m
1026: Sudanese Peace Talks in Juba today
Peace talks between Sudanese sovereign Council and opposition groups opens in Juba this morning. Presidential press secretary, Atteny Wek Ateny says president Kiir who is mediating the talks has invited regional leaders to come for the opening.   South Sudan has offered to mediate between parties to Sudan’s crisis since the unrest that led to the overthrow of long time President Omar Bashir in ...
10m Oct 14, 2019
10m
1025: International Day of the Girl Child - Situation in South Sudan
Since 2012, International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated annually to mainly empower women and help them to get their rights so that they can face the challenges all over the world and meet their needs.  At the same time, spreading awareness about eliminating gender abnormalities against girls around the world. In South Sudan the Girl child is not immune from the challenges that girls fac...
22m Oct 11, 2019
22m
1024: EU Donates 9.5 Million Euros to WFP in SouthSudan
The European Union has provided US$10.4 million, an equivalent of (€9.5 million) in humanitarian funding to the United Nations’ World Food Program in South Sudan. The money is to provide food and nutrition support to tens of thousands of people as hunger persists in the country. Hsiao-Wei Lee (Sha-wei Lee). WFP’s Head of Programme in South Sudan and Bart Witteveen from the European Commission (...
12m Oct 10, 2019
12m
1023: United Nations Volunteer Program High Level Mission is in South Sudan
A United Nations Volunteer Program High Level Mission is in South Sudan to see the work of the UN volunteers in the country and how to improve their work to provide the much-needed services to the United Nations. Njoya Tikum, Regional Manager  Andrey Pogrebnyak, Director Management Services and Olga Zubritskaya-Devyatkina, Chief Volunteer Solutions Section joined us on the Miraya Breakfast Show...
15m Oct 09, 2019
15m
1022: Two inmates have died in Yirol after falling into a Pit Latrine
Reports coming from Yirol is that two inmates have died after they fell into a pit latrine. One of the inmates was sentenced to 4 months in Prison and also expected to pay a fine of 4000 SSP while the other is convicted of murder and expected to pay blood compensation to the relatives of the victim. Miraya Breakfast show spoke to the director of prison in easten lakes state, Maj. General Elija ...
8m Oct 09, 2019
8m
1021: Suicide is real, South Sudanese should embrace counseling
As South Sudan Prepares to join the rest of the World to Commemorate World mental Health Day on the 10th of October. We at the Breakfast show have decided to start the conversation in the run up to the day.  This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has decided to make “suicide prevention” the main theme of World Mental Health Day.  Now with soaring numbers of people taking their...
17m Oct 08, 2019
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