Miraya Morning Motivation: It's Okay to feel lonely
[...] "accept loneliness then offer yourself some compassion," say Taurayi on Miraya Morning Motivation. Find out why Taurayi tells us it's ok to feel lonely.
21m Sep 07, 2016
21m
Former Education Minister : "Writing should be a creative way of constructive expression"
The Presidential adviser on Education affairs is promoting reading and writing as a healthy way of expression. John Gai Yoh a former Minister of Education in the National government has authored several books on the history of South Sudan. Gai told Radio Miraya that he was inspired to pick up a pen as a Sudanese refugee in 1997. His comments come on the eve of International Literacy Day cele...
5m Sep 07, 2016
5m
UNMISS: Whatever we do is for the peace & prosperity of South Sudan
The Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan has met with Cabinet Affairs Minister, Martin Elia Lomuro to follow up on a recent visit of the UN Security Council. Speaking after the meeting in Juba, Ms Ellen Margarethe Loej described the discussions as ‘fruitful,’ and said the Mission will cooperate with the Transitional Government to work for pe...
4m Sep 07, 2016
4m
UNHCR tackles emerging challenges
A New Refugee settlement was established in Unity last Thursday to accommodate the influx of Refugees from Sudan Currently, South Sudan is hosting more than 200 thousand refugees from South Kordofan and South Blue Nile. Rocco Nuri, UNHCR Communication officer in South Sudan says more than 30 people have been relocated from Ajuong Thok to Pamir in Unity. Rocco spoke with Michael Wondi explain...
5m Sep 07, 2016
5m
"We can not afford to let Peace go to the dogs" - JMEC Chair Festus Mogae
“A great deal of what we achieved has been reversed, our greatest weakness was we were not able to get the men with guns to sit together…but we cannot afford to let peace go to the dogs” Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) Festus Mogae has announced inclusive workshops on the 21st and 22nd of September to address latest developments in the peace process. The me...
5m Sep 07, 2016
5m
Miraya Morning Motivation: Refuse to Let the storms of life stop you
“We need never be ashamed of our tears.” ~Charles DickensToday's Motivation encourages you to never allow the storms of life, stop your desire to take higher steps. "Appreciate the not so good days, because after a night of mourning, the morning will come," says Taurayi, Miraya Morning Motivation host. Listen to today's motivation
17m Sep 06, 2016
17m
Senegal's Permanent Rep to the UN; " Believe in yourselves, unite for peace and development"
[...] "Let them believe in themselves, let them work with their government, let them forget about the tribal divide," - Fode Seck, Permanent representative of Senegal to the United Nations. Ambassador Fode Seck, co-led the delegation sent by the UN Security Council on a 3 - day trip to South Sudan, to reinforce the various messages contained in a number of Resolutions that it has issued in rel...
3m Sep 06, 2016
3m
Campaign mobilizes children for Peace
A campaign designed to teach children about peace has been launched. The Solidarity for Hope campaign was launched by Hold the Child, a non-profit organization supporting vulnerable children in disaster affected communities. Miraya Breakfast Show host Samuel Pawon, spoke with Ogen Denis Rwot, the organization’s information officer to find out why children need to be educated about peace.
16m Sep 06, 2016
16m
Japan Ambassador to the UN: "Stop Fighting, Unite and build the Nation"
South Sudan needs to overcome its differences, stop fighting, unite and build the nation. That’s according to Yoshifumi Okamura, Ambassador and deputy permanent representative of the Japan mission to the UN. He was part of a delegation sent by the UN Security Council to push for the deployment of a regional protection force. He spoke to Radio Miraya before boarding a flight at Juba Internation...
5m Sep 06, 2016
5m
UK Ambassador to the UN; " What South Sudan needs is Unity"
[...] "Unify as a country, there are huge tribal and ethnic divisions in this country and what the newest country in the world needs, is unity, that's is the most important thing." - Peter Wilson, Ambassador and deputy permanent representative of the UK mission to the UN. Mr Wilson was part of the UN Security Council delegation that have just concluded a three day visit to South Sudan. He spo...
3m Sep 06, 2016
3m
Government Consents to Deployment of Regional Protection Force
The Transitional Government of National Unity – TGoNU has agreed to the deployment of the regional protection force in #SouthSudan The UN Security Council recently United Nations Security Council voted in favor of the deployment of a regional protection force in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, to provide protection to civilians. In a joint communique issued at the end of a meeting between P...
8m Sep 04, 2016
8m
UNSC visits PoC site and Church compound sheltering IDPs in Wau
[...] "Please know that we feel your fear and we hear your suffering, we know how much you have suffered. It is true that we are not able to go to see your homes, many of which have been destroyed, but we believe you," Ambassador Samantha Power, co-lead of the #UNSC delegation visiting South Sudan. The UN Security Council delegation travelled to Wau in South Sudan’s Western Bahr el Ghazal regi...
2m Sep 04, 2016
2m
UK Ambassador to the UN; Why peace remains essential for South Sudan
[...] "these are not people who are choosing to come to the camps and who are staying here because they are being given food. They are people who don’t feel that they have an alternative, so that has made a very deep impression on me.” UK Ambassador to the United Nations. On Saturday, the 15 members of the Security Council visited one of the Protection of Civilians sites in the capital #Juba, ...
2m Sep 04, 2016
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UN Security Council Tours UNMISS PoC Site in Juba
[...] "We met with women, who described a huge surge in sexual violence against women who live the camp in order to get firewood in order to be able to cook the food for their families. As a mother i cant imagine the choice between either cooking for my kids or risk sexual violence outside the camp, i know i would go and take that risk for my children ..." - Amb. Samantha Power. The UN Securit...
3m Sep 03, 2016
3m
Cabinet Affairs Minister Briefs Press after meeting with UNSC
[...] "generally speaking i want to assure the people of South Sudan that the rumor out there that the UN has come to impose on us and to bring foreign forces to take the freedom of South Sudan is not there." - Martin Elia Lomuro, Cabinet affairs Minister. He was speaking to the press in Juba, after meeting with the United Nations Security Council delegation. The delegates met the the Council...
2m Sep 03, 2016
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UN Security Council Press Briefing on Arrival in Juba
The U.N. Security Council held its first press conference on Friday, shortly after arrival in South Sudan's Juba International Airport. The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Powers Spoke with reporters ... Listen to the full presser
11m Sep 03, 2016
11m
Lift obstructions that hinder Humanitarean operations in South Sudan - Amb Samantha Power
[...] "there really is no time to delay, given the acute humanitarian needs of the population and the insecurity that has plagued many parts of the country, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Samantha Power, said on arrival in South Sudan for a three day visit to the country. Ambassador Power said impediments that interfere with the UNMISS ability to do its wor...
9m Sep 02, 2016
9m
UN Security Council Diplomats arrive in Juba today
Top diplomats of the UN Security Council arrive in Juba this afternoon for a 3 -day visit. While in South Sudan, the 15-man delegation co-lead by Fode Seck, the Permanent Representatives from Senegal and Ms Samantha Powers of the United States, will meet with populations directly affected by the conflict in Juba and Wau. At the center of the visit is a council resolution approved last month t...
5m Sep 02, 2016
5m
SRSG: Visit by UNSC to SouthSudan shows firm commitment to peace
Top Diplomats from the United Nations Security Council arrive in Juba this afternoon. The visit comes after the 15-member Council recently approved the deployment of a 4,000-strong protection force responsible for providing a secure environment in and around Juba, under the authority of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Radio Miraya's, David Lukan, caught up with the Secretary-General’s...
3m Sep 02, 2016
3m
Youths step up action for Peace
“Our hearts have gone dark and peace remains the only detergent that can brighten our days," strong words here from three young members of the #Anataban peace campaign. South Sudan’s young generation is breaking the silence and asking the leadership and the nation at large, to listen, reflect and start thinking peace. Abul Deng, Long John and Jacob Bul said, were hosted on Miraya Breakfast sh...
19m Sep 01, 2016
19m
Police takes over protection of civilians at Jebel Check-Point
Police have taken over management of a police post along the Juba-Yei road from the SPLA. The army set up the post at ‘check-point’ when fighting broke out in Juba last month. Police spokesperson Brig. Daniel Justine, says the police are now manning the station to give confidence to the Internally Displaced Persons sheltering at the nearby UN Protection Site to return to their homes.
6m Sep 01, 2016
6m
UNHCR Praises Uganda's inspirational model for Refugees
With close to 100,000 arrivals, the UN Refugee agency - UNHCR says Uganda has become the largest host of South Sudanese refugees in the region. Wrapping up his two day visit to the country, UNHCR Chief, Fillipo Grandi, praised Uganda for its inspirational model for refugees. "South Sudanese refugees are welcome, given land, rights, freedoms, and the best opportunities to utilize their talents...
6m Aug 31, 2016
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"We are powerful when we are together" - Long John
[...] “We want to have a South Sudan where you wake up and find your children in your friend’s house and there will be no need to explain or understand. We want to find hope and share hope” says Long John, an artist and peace activist under the #Anataban peace campaign. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Long John stressed that "Unity of the youths is very essential and peace must be felt by a...
8m Aug 31, 2016
8m
Miraya Morning Motivation: How to relate well
If you have ever gotten in a fight only to find yourself regretting your action, this talking post may help you to deal with provocative situations. If you’ve ever been disappointed by a situation or someone, this post may help you, too.
19m Aug 30, 2016
19m
UNDP and Radio Miraya launch Interactive Drama series to rally communities for Peace
The United Nations Development program – UNDP in partnership with the UN Radio Miraya are today launching a new phase of interactive drama series, as part of its peace messaging campaign. The latest phase of Kuburi Bridge has been inspired by the desire to involve community members to share first-hand experiences of community issues, and discuss how to solve these issues in a peaceful manner. ...
9m Aug 30, 2016
9m
Miraya Morning Motivation: Relate the right way and grow right relationships
Did you know that relationships mirror everything we feel about ourselves, friends, community, kith and kin and your nation?Think about it, when you’ve had a bad day, are loosing your way and the people around you appear difficult...how do you react? Often times we feel broken, but then remember that person, from whom you derived positive meaning to your life and helped you let go off those fe...
22m Aug 29, 2016
22m
JICA seeks security guarantees to resume operations in South Sudan
Japan says it will resume its development projects in South Sudan once full peace has been restored. The Japan International Corporation Agency, JICA, suspended direct engagement and evacuated its nationals with the onset of the fighting in Juba last month. The projects cover health, education, and infrastructure initiatives - including the construction of the main Juba Bridge. Speaking on th...
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
Japan stresses need for South Sudan to put peace back on track
Japan’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Ambassador Kiya Masahiko says the country needs to work hard to build the trust of its partners so as to benefit from development initiatives. The call comes a day after Japan pledged to invest 30 billion US dollars in Africa over the next three years. The package will support public and private partnerships in infrastructure development, education and health...
11m Aug 29, 2016
11m
South Sudan Government seeks $300m aid to cover budget deficit
South Sudan seeks $300 million dollars billion in donor support, so the government can finance its budget deficit. Finance Minister, Stephen Dhieu Dau, said the government hopes to raise the money through either grants or external borrowing. Minister Stephen Dhieu said funding priorities will include support for the implementation of the peace agreement, and stabilization of the economy. The...
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
Miraya Morning Motivation: Shake off bitterness and build Peace
If you are one of those whose constant wish is to quickly and effortlessly shake free of things that bother you and most importantly shake off the bitterness, brewed out of hurtful moments and situations then this post is for you. Just like a young lover suffering from a broken heart who is asked to “shake it off and move on," you could be one of those whose is to easily stave off that emotion...
20m Aug 28, 2016
20m
UNMISS scales up patrols to ensure safety and protection of civillians
The UN Mission, UNMISS continues to conduct regular patrols to extend protection activities beyond protection of civilian sites, to build confidence and encourage the voluntary return of people to their homes. Acting UNMISS spokesperson Shantal Persaud says UNMISS peacekeepers are engaged in both long and short distance patrols in Juba and other locations, identified as ‘hot spot areas.’ In t...
11m Aug 26, 2016
11m
Miraya Morning Motivation: Discard bitterness and build bridges of peace
[...] "Bitterness is so ugly, bitterness is like taking poison and hoping that your enemy will die. Get rid of bitterness so that you are able to forgive and build bridges of peace," says Taurayi on #MirayaMorningMotivation. Today, Taurayi tells you why you must never drown in the sea of bitterness.
17m Aug 25, 2016
17m
Anataban Peace Campaign stirrs strong calls for peace in South Sudan
They have it all, the energy, enthusiasm, talent, skills and above all the voices to keep the message of peace flowing. This is the new group of young men and women whose artistic skills have been taken to a campaign for peace. Under their campaign slogan, #Anataban, the youths are stressing their resentment for violence and their strong desire for peace. #Anataban loosely translated as "I'am...
12m Aug 25, 2016
12m
Miraya Morning Motivation: Confront Sitiuations with correct responses
Today's Motivation: When our mind is exposed to adversity, it becomes tough and that's why it is important to; "stay confident & confront situations with correct responses, because here is #hope" says @TaurayiSM Taurayi encourages you to realize that "hope will show up if you create a platform for it to appear." Think about it! as you listen to today's #mirayamorningmotivation with Taurayi
18m Aug 25, 2016
18m
Miraya Morning Motivation: A guide to the pursuit of forgiveness
It can take just minutes to hurt people and yet ages to seek and find forgiveness. But with the right tricks, Miraya Morning Motivation host Taurayi tells us to forgiven is a great pathway to liberate you from anger and violence, and helps you to open a new page of happiness and compassion, which are great ingredients for unity and peace. [...] "when we forgive, we become anger free and we bec...
21m Aug 23, 2016
21m
Women of South Sudan demand Peace
[...] "Women want human security; it is about our lives, our food, education it is about health, it is not about guns, and this time all we want is the government to spend money on these issues not on guns," says Dr Priscilla Joseph, Chairperson of the South Sudan Network for Peace. Speaking with Miraya Breakfast show host, Sani Martin, Dr Priscilla stressed the need for collective implementat...
20m Aug 23, 2016
20m
Miraya Morning Motivation: Taurayi speaks about the Power of forgiveness
Ever been hurt by someone and that person sought forgiveness, but just the mere thought of forgiveness became simply impossible to think about? Well you are not alone. When you feel that forgiveness is such a heavy burden to carry in your heart, Listen to Taurayi inspire you why forgiveness actually makes the heart lighter and your world a better place.
21m Aug 22, 2016
21m
Taurayi's Motivation: In the midst of darkness, lies a ray of hope
"A state of hopelessness can transform into a state of success and whatever the circumstances may be, it is well stay decisive and don't give up." Taurayi takes us through the journey of hope and gives us tips on how to maintain the balance when uncertainty hits our ways. Listen to Monday's episode of Miraya Morning Motivation every weekday 06:30am on Radio Miraya 101 fm also streaming via: h...
19m Aug 21, 2016
19m
#WHD2016: World Vision's Monde Nasilele works to give hope to the children of South Sudan
Monde Nasilele, is the World Vision's operations Manager in South Sudan. His work involves working reaching out to support and protect children caught up in the conflict areas of South Sudan. In this interview, Nasilele looks back at how he got involved in Humanitarian work with the #WorldVision in South Sudan, how he has been able to #ShareHumanity and why he thinks the children of South Suda...
6m Aug 19, 2016
6m
UNFPA steps up post rape service care in South Sudan
The United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA is working with South Sudan's Ministry of Health, NGO's and international partners to scale up response to the survivors, of sexual violence. According to the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, a preliminary UN investigation into the recent fighting and its aftermath revealed that Government security forces carried out killings...
8m Aug 19, 2016
8m
"Let the guns continue to stay silent" - Eugene Owusu appeals for peace on World Humanitarean Day
Today 19 August is World Humanitarian Day, a day to commemorate the service and sacrifices of humanitarian workers around the world. Eugene Owusu, UN Humanitarian coordinator in South Sudan, says everyday humanitarian workers in South Sudan risk their lives to save lives, they brave tremendous difficulties to deliver humanitarian aid to people in need. And yet despite these challenges, aid wo...
14m Aug 19, 2016
14m
South Sudan youth raise voices for Peace through Music
[...] “We are Taban, we are tired of running, we are tired of killing, we are tired of this continuous of hunger, we are tired of war, we are tired of being IDP’s we are tired of being refugees in other people’s countries” - James Sekwa aka Bulda Lemerikason, the voice behind the Music for Peace competition. The Music for peace competition is part of the activities marking the 10 days activism...
7m Aug 18, 2016
7m
UN Humanitarian Coordinator calls for justice for victims of Juba Terrain attack
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan is calling on government authorities to investigate reports of an attack on a private compound that was housing NGO staff during the July conflict in Juba. Preliminary findings indicate that men in uniform broke into the Terrain compound in the Jebel area on the 11th of July - killed one person and raped and brutally beat several civi...
3m Aug 17, 2016
3m
Exclusive Interview with UK Ambassador to South Sudan Tim Morris
[...] "I think it is important that we follow that line and absolutely the UK government is both committed to the resolution and also committed to coming up with a realistic result, that will actually help the stability of this country. And as the President said, this should strengthen rather than diminish South Sudan.” - Ambassador Tim Morris, UK Ambassador to #SouthSudan Speaking in an excl...
18m Aug 16, 2016
18m
President Kiir inuagurates the Transitional National Legislative Assembly
President Salva Kiir says the government is ready to work with regional and international partners involved in the peace process. Speaking at the inauguration of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly earlier today, the President said the government has not announced its objection to a resolution adopted by the UN Security Council for the deployment of a 4-thousand strong protection fo...
48m Aug 15, 2016
48m
UK welcomes resolution for the deployment of Regional Protection Force in South Sudan
The Government of the United Kingdom has welcomed the UN Security Council Resolution for the deployment of a strong regional protection force. Ambassador Peter Wilson, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has said the resolution should strengthen the UN’s ability to protect people and to save lives. "It should mean a safer and a more secure Juba. It should mean that food,...
2m Aug 15, 2016
2m
UN Security Council approves 4,000-strong force for South Sudan
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution, to send a new 4,000-strong regional protection force to South Sudan. The resolution, proposed by the United States, was approved with 11 votes from Security Council members, with Russia, Egypt, Venezuela and China abstaining from the vote. United States Ambassador to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs David Pressman u...
11m Aug 13, 2016
11m
UNMISS supports flood stricken people in South Sudan's Bor town
The United Nations in South Sudan has joined hands with humanitarian partners to support the authorities in Bor deal with flooding. Exceptionally heavy rains In recent days, have caused severe flooding in Bor town and the UN Protection of Civilian site has not been spared either. Deborah Schein, UNMISS Head of Field Office in Bor told Miraya Breakfast show that the plan is to quickly develop ...
5m Aug 12, 2016
5m
UNMISS calls for free access to conduct patrols
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS is reiterating its call for free and unrestricted access for its patrols to be able to carry out its protection of civilians mandate. The UNMISS Principal Public Information Officer; Yasmina Bouziane, said on Friday that the mission continues to face restrictions in some parts of the country. Yasmina said that the Mission remains deeply concerned that ou...
5m Aug 12, 2016
5m
"South Sudanese deserve peace" - UNMISS stress need for ceasefire to allow flow of Humanitarean aid
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS reiterates calls on the government and the SPLM in opposition to direct their forces, to respect the ceasefire declared at the peak of the recent fighting in Juba. Ms Yasmina Bouziane, UNMISS Principal Public Information Officer, says free access for humanitarians is central to allow aid reach people in need. Alex Agole spoke with Yasmina and...
5m Aug 11, 2016
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