2246: Nationwide: National Unity Day 7th edition
Yesterday’s episode of Nationwide highlighted the National Unity Day on its 7th edition, the role of sports for peace and other important related issues, with the Director General of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports from Eastern Equatoria State Duku Wani Kute Joseph, Athletics coach from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Pabino Nyuol Joc Nyuol, and Volleyball player from Ruweng administrative ...
49m Mar 30, 2023
49m
2245: MBS: International Day of Zero waste
Today is the International Day of Zero waste. South Sudan continues to grapple with waste management due to many factors which include people’s attitude towards waste management and the lack of municipal waste collection.  According to UNEP’s first state of environment and outlook report 2018, the collection, transportation and final disposal of both solid and liquid waste are inefficient or no...
15m Mar 30, 2023
15m
2244: MBS: Chairperson SS Business community in Kenya Emmanuel Kachuol
As Kenya braces itself for another day of protests today, the South Sudanese business community in Kenya is considering alternative routes to get their goods into South Sudan. Representatives of the business community have identified Tanzania as a possible transit route to avoid the damages and losses that come with the anti-government protests. Chairperson of the South Sudan Business community...
10m Mar 30, 2023
10m
2243: Working together: Ways to improve GBV and Juvenile court’s role. Taban Oliver legal officer
In this episode of “Working together” program, Legal Aid officer with South Sudan Law Society, Taban Oliver sat down with Regina Gorle, to discuss challenges and ways to improve GBV and Juvenile court’s role, and the support offered to the court by law society.
42m Mar 29, 2023
42m
2242: Kalam Niswan: Dr Nyuei Peter
This episode of Kalam Niswan, discussed the role of family and women in educating generations and preventing bad habits in the society. The guest of this episode is doctor Nyuei Peter.
43m Mar 29, 2023
43m
2241: World Bank’s report Rising from the Depths: Water Security and Fragility in South Sudan
South Sudan has been ranked 7th in the world for share of total country population exposed to river floods, and the situation is expected to worsen under climate change. This is according to the 2023 World Bank’s report Rising from the Depths: Water Security and Fragility in South Sudan published on Monday. This morning the Undersecretary Ministry of water resources and Irrigation Emmanuel Lad...
33m Mar 29, 2023
33m
2240: Nationwide: Government Response to Humanitarian Needs. Minister Human Affairs
In Nationwide episode, Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Albino Akol emphasize that they are working out modalities which will help guarantee permanent safe passage of humanitarian aid. The ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management is holding a humanitarian coordination forum today, with all humanitarian actors in South Sudan, to coordinate smooth operations and identify best mecha...
47m Mar 29, 2023
47m
2239: Peace Makers. Jonglei state Cabinet Affairs Minister
In this episode of peace makers, Jonglei State Cabinet Affairs Minister Gordon Koang spoke to Miraya about the situation in Jonglei and Lou Nuer Community conference held in Juba.
41m Mar 28, 2023
41m
2238: Union of Teachers asking the government to provide the logistical support to implement free education
The Union of Teachers in South Sudan is asking the government to provide the logistical support needed to implement a Presidential directive for free education. The Interim Chairperson of the Union of Teachers in South Sudan, Garang Deng Kuol has welcomed the order that covers both primary and secondary school education and says the teachers will need support to translate the policy on ground.
10m Mar 28, 2023
10m
2237: President Speech In Parliament opening. Abraham
Abraham Kaul Nyuon analyze President's Salva Kiir speech, in the opening of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly.
21m Mar 28, 2023
21m
2236: UNMISS facilitated a peace rally in Pibor
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has continued supporting efforts aimed at attaining durable and sustainable peace in the country. Las week, the peacekeeping mission facilitated a peace rally in Pibor, headquarters of the Pibor Administrative Area. More details with Reuben Inaju, Head of UNMISS Community Outreach and Advocacy Unit.
13m Mar 28, 2023
13m
2235: Ways in which the financial sector can be reformed in SS
In today’s episode of Democracy in Action, Lucy Kiden discussed with her guest, ways in which the financial sector can be reformed in South Sudan. The economist and politician Dr Lual Deng is the guest of this episode.
44m Mar 27, 2023
44m
2234: Peace Message from Out of Hate Organization. Rebecca Agau
“I was born in the war, and I passed through a lot….my father decided to create harmony to create tolerance he actually didn’t take a revenge” Rebecca Agau from founder of “Out of Hate” Organization.
7m Mar 27, 2023
7m
2233: National exams updates - Simon Nyok examination Council
 Writing of examination has entered the second week today and expected to end by the 31st of March. Simon Nyok from National Examination Council, spoke to Miraya this morning.
6m Mar 27, 2023
6m
2232: The Round Table: Decentralization and constitutional making process.
This week’s edition of The Round Table looks at a survey which was recently conducted by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, soliciting citizens’ views on decentralization and constitutional making process. On the panel includes Lona James Elias, Executive Director Voice for Change; Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization and Hon. P...
1hr 54m Mar 25, 2023
1hr 54m
2231: Improving maternal and child health in South Sudan. UNICEF&British Embassy
South Sudan’s infant and maternal mortality rates have remained at worrying levels with 1 out of every 10 children born, dying before their fifth birthday. In addition, South Sudan has the highest rate of women dying due to pregnancy related complications with more than 1,000 women out of 100,000 live births dying due to pregnancy related causes. More details about challenges and Opportunities ...
18m Mar 24, 2023
18m
2230: USAID Policy LINK - Jeffery Campbell
Policy LINK was a three-year $7,610,000 USAID-funded activity implemented by DAI in USAID's resilience focus zone of Wau, Jur River, Akobo, Budi and Kapoeta North. The program ended in December 2022. The program helped strengthen local communities to build agency, prioritize needs, and foster resilience through collaboration and joint planning.  In the radio interview, the Chief of Party of Po...
7m Mar 24, 2023
7m
2229: Business Forum. Yusuph Ngenya & Augustina Alexander
A business forum held in Juba for two days with the participation of Tanzania. Yesterday in Nationwide episode, our guests Yusuph Ngenya from Tanzania Bureau of Standards and Augustina Alexander from University of Dar es Salam spoke to Miraya about the importance of this forum.
35m Mar 23, 2023
35m
2228: Where's the promise?
A video has been making rounds on social media featuring a group of children singing passionately about the future they want for South Sudan.  The video by the young girls and boys singing the song - “Where is the promise”, has been widely shared on Facebook, WhatsApp, twitter and Tik Tok. Today, Radio Miraya, was happy to host these children and their teachers, in our studio for the Breakfast ...
24m Mar 23, 2023
24m
2227: Working together. Joy Festo
“Seeing my mother struggling day and night without resting just to provide my needs and school fees motivated me to study hard and to obtain my certificate in medicine”. In today’s episode of “Working Together” you can listen to an inspiring story about #SouthSudanese lady who studied medicine, and then became an active member in the community trying to help people.
39m Mar 22, 2023
39m
2226: Basketball Women's Team. Keji Charity
This year, South Sudan Women’s basketball team made history when they got their first win against Rwanda in FIBA zone 5 women’s Afro Basket Qualifiers.
12m Mar 22, 2023
12m
2225: World Water Day - Dennis Mwanza, Chief of Party in USAID
Today is World Water Day and the focus for this year is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.
8m Mar 22, 2023
8m
2224: UN Special Coordinator visiting South Sudan - Christian Saunders
The UN Special Coordinator on improving the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse, Christian Saunders says the organization is training community leaders, women, and youth on prevention of sexual and reporting procedures. During his stay in the country, Saunders is to meet with several governments, UN officials, and travel to Malakal, the Upper Nile State.
22m Mar 22, 2023
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2223: Violence Attack on 100 WFP trucks - WFP Country Director
The Humanitarian Community in SouthSudan has condemned the attack on a convoy of more than 100 World Food Program trucks transporting food and other humanitarian assistance in Uror last Friday. This recurring act of violence disrupting the delivery of life-saving assistance.
4m Mar 21, 2023
4m
2222: Rumbek Demolition of houses - Town Mayor Peter Maliap Chieny
Local authorities in Rumbek Town have started a demolition exercise to break down structures located on land belonging to Rumbek National Secondary School. The mayor of Rumbek town, Peter Maliap Chieny, says those affected were given eviction notices last year, but have not responded to the directive to leave the land.
8m Mar 21, 2023
8m
2221: UNMAS Interview about Wau Incident / Fran O’Grady & Zehrudin Sukanovic
Two kids are still receiving treatment in a hospital in Wau after eleven people lost their lives in a tragic accident in Jebel-Mille area of Jur river County in Western Bahr El Ghazal state.
15m Mar 21, 2023
15m
2220: Peace and Reconciliation Forum
A weeklong forum, supported by UNMISS Civil Affairs Section in Bentiu and organised to discuss how to end the cycle of revenge killing in Guit County of Unity State, have called for reconciliation and peaceful solutions for community issues. Over fifteen people have been killed in the recent revenge killing related incidents bringing great concerns to the community of Guit and Unity State at la...
6m Mar 20, 2023
6m
2219: Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign - Immunization Manager George Legge
The Ministry of Health, with the support of UNICEF, WHO and other partners, started a nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. The vaccination campaign started on 14th of March and will continue to the 20th, targeting around 1.3 million people across the country.
6m Mar 20, 2023
6m
2218: CTDSS calls for more sensitization on the negative effects of climate.
The Conflict Transformation for Development of South Sudan CTDSS has called for more sensitization and action on the negative effects of climate. CTDSS representative Robert Ruai says ordinary South Sudanese will be heavily affected if nothing is done about climate change. He said South Sudan has enough fertile land capable of making the country a food basket for the East African region. He ex...
6m Mar 20, 2023
6m
2217: The Roundtable: Youth in political parties and their role in the implementation of the peace agreement.
1hr 50m Mar 18, 2023
1hr 50m
2216: Tragic UXO incident around Jebel Mella - UNMISS spokesperson Linda Tom
A tragic accident in which eleven children lost their lives in Western Bahr el-Ghazal was reported through the UNMISS hotline. On the other hand this week the United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan until the 15th of March 2024. UNMISS spokesperson Linda Tom talked to Miraya about these subjects.
12m Mar 17, 2023
12m
2215: Feature news story - Life condition in TiapTiap Payam of Cueiebet County
The health crisis in Tiap Tiap Payam of Cueibet County is deteriorating. So far, malaria has killed thirty-five children and twelve have died during childbirth due to a lack of proper health facility. Healthcare facilities and passable roads to evacuate the patients to Cueibet county. Tiap-Tiap Payam has one Primary Health Care Unit and nine primary schools operating under the trees with eight ...
6m Mar 16, 2023
6m
2214: South Sudan Representative Akuei Bona Malwal
The United Nations Security Council have decided to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one year. South Sudan’s representative Akuei Bona Malwal, expressed that the protection of civilians is very important, and the humanitarian needs of the people must be met. He emphasized that the efforts must be made towards establishing a sustainable peace, ensuring economi...
7m Mar 16, 2023
7m
2213: Rwandan police officers received peacekeepers’ medals /Police Commissioner Christine Fossen
Rwandan police officers serving as part of UNMISS in Malakal, Upper Nile State have received peacekeepers’ medals for their dedication to peace in South Sudan. Our  talked to UNMISS Police Commissioner Christine Fossen who attended the medal parade and met with police officers on behalf of the SRSG.
5m Mar 16, 2023
5m
2212: Action plan for conflict related sexual violence/ Sulafa Hassan and Emmanuelle Primo
This week, “Kalam Niswan” episode discussed the action plan of conflict related sexual violence, and we hosted two members from the “Joint Implementation Committee” which was formed to put the plan into action.  Learn more about this work plan by listening to full episode with our guests the Co-chair of the Committee, Sulafa Hassan, and Member of the Committee, Emmanuelle Primo.
44m Mar 15, 2023
44m
2211: SSNPS’ Action Plan to address Conflict Related Sexual Violence - UNMISS senior women’s protection advisor
An event is taking place in the capital Juba aimed at discussing the implementation of the SSNPS’ Action Plan to address Conflict Related Sexual Violence.
10m Mar 15, 2023
10m
2210: UNOPS and EU investing into the country’s infrastructure and road network
The European Union in South Sudan continues to assist the government and people by investing into the country’s infrastructure and road network. More about these important projects in this interview with the EU’s Head of Cooperation Gabriel Leonte and William Muchira of UNOPS.
9m Mar 15, 2023
9m
2209: Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng, urged the line institutions to work together for the success of the health platform
A health multi sectoral coordination mechanism is entering its second day today in the capital Juba. Launched by the government in collaboration with partners, the three-day platform seeks to integrate, unifying approach that aim to strike a balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
4m Mar 14, 2023
4m
2208: "The outcome is regional matters and particularly encouraging the implementation of peace agreements in South Sudan" Deng Dau Deng
The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited South Sudan on 13th of March 2023. During his one day visit to Juba he held talks with President Salva Kiir and the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar on the status of the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Addressing the press after the meeting, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deng Dau Deng said ...
1m Mar 14, 2023
1m
2207: "The partners reiterate their full support for the efforts of all stakeholders" UNMISS Spokesperson Linda Tom
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have welcomed the meeting between the President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on the 10th of March, to discuss the status of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the...
1m Mar 13, 2023
1m
2206: "Women earned the 35%" Elizabeth Aguil
This week's Roundtable discusses the significance of Internatioanl Women's Day and women's empowerment in the education sector in South Sudan. Listen to the discussion between Yach Garang and guests; Elizabeth Aguil Tong from University of Juba and Future African Leaders Award Winner, Anyier Malual Leek Vice Studio Guild President at Star University, Rita Denay Tongun from Catholic University o...
59m Mar 11, 2023
59m
2205: "Attempts to see the detained SSBC journalists have been in vain" - Patrick Oyet
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan says the prolonged detention of SSBC   journalists without trials is a human rights concern. Chairperson of the Union of Journalists, Oyet Patrick says some of them were detained for over a month without appearing in court. South Sudan's constitution states that anybody arrested must appear the court within 24 hours. He says the Union’s attempts to see th...
10m Mar 09, 2023
10m
2204: Can technological innovation close existing gender gaps?
This year Women’s International Day theme for South Sudan was “promoting gender equality through innovative technology for a better South Sudan”. In this episode of Nationwide our guests Huda Michael Laila and Eva Yayi shed light on the ACTIONS that have or would increase participation in technological innovation, and how that can help closing the gender gap.
45m Mar 09, 2023
45m
2203: "We need South Sudan to be a peaceful and stable neighbour" - Ambassador Markos Tekle
Every year on the 2nd of March, people of Ethiopia remember the Adwa Victory.  Ethiopian Ambassador in South Sudan, Deputy Head of Mission H.E Amb. Dr. Markos Tekle tells us more about the holiday and discusses Ethiopian and South Sudan relations.
13m Mar 09, 2023
13m
2202: UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan calls for an end to impunity in the country.
The latest report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has outlined impunity as the major driver of human rights and humanitarian crises in the county. The Commission presented the report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva stating widespread attacks against civilians, systematic sexual violence against women and girls, the ongoing presence of children in fighting forces and...
6m Mar 08, 2023
6m
2201: Women living with disability demand recognition from fellow women.
Today’s Kalam Niswan episode was different, led and presented by three women with disabilities: Diana Joseph, Zakia Musa, and Savia Juan. They discussed the challenges and difficulties they’re facing in society. They also talked about their opportunities in access to technologies. You can listen to the full episode here. حلقة اليوم من كلام نسوان كانت مختلفة، حيث أدارتها ثلاث نساء قياديات من شب...
43m Mar 08, 2023
43m
2200: The UN Special Envoy for South Sudan says 2023 is a “make or break” year for the country.
The Special Representative to the Secretary General SRSG Nicholas Haysom has describe 2023 as a crucial year for South Sudan. In his address to the UN Security Council in New York, Mr. Haysom said it is possible for South Sudan to keep its commitment to hold elections in December 2024 but only if there is a political will. The SRSG stressed that the leaders of South Sudan are facing a stark c...
11m Mar 08, 2023
11m
2199: South Sudan: Methodology for the compilation of the Human Rights report, flawed.
The latest report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has outlined impunity as a major driver of human rights and humanitarian crises in the county. The Commission presented the report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, stating widespread attacks against civilians, systematic sexual violence against women and girls, the ongoing presence of children in fighting forces and ...
5m Mar 08, 2023
5m
2198: RJMEC calls for women’s participation in the peace process.
South Sudan joins the world today in celebrating women’s day marked annually on 08 March. Women have been urged to fully participate in the peace process for South Sudan. This interview with Chairperson of Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission Gen. Charles Tai Gituai and Humanitarian Advisor Esther Kyewalabye, is shedding the light on the role and place of women in the revit...
20m Mar 08, 2023
20m
2197: Humanitarian situation in South Sudan worsening" Tareq Talahma
Tareq Talahma, Acting Director of Operations and Advocacy Division in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situations in the Sudan and South Sudan.
8m Mar 07, 2023
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