1794: IOM Chief: Humanitarian Situation in Unity State is 'Fairly Dire'
Reports from Unity state say Rubkona airstrip and the main road linking the UN base to Rubkona have been cut off by floods.   Humanitarians estimate that 85% of the state is underwater, with 95% of the population affected.     IOM Chief of Mission, Peter Van der Auweraert says the state has not seen this level of flooding since 1964.    Mr. Auweraert updated Radio Miraya on the destructio...
10m Nov 30, 2021
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1793: President Kiir calls for resumption of Rome peace talks
President Salva Kiir has called on the Community of Sant'Egidio, to prepare for the resumption of peace talks between the government and opposition hold-out groups.  The President acknowledged that the Rome talks were suspended due to continued violation of the ceasefire by the opposition groups of the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance - or SSOMA.   In his closing remarks at the 5th go...
43m Nov 29, 2021
43m
1792: EU says conflict remains a great challenge in tackling Sexual and Gender-based
European Union Ambassador to South Sudan says conflict remains a great challenge in tackling Sexual and Gender-based Violence in the country.  Ambassador Christian Bader says this has made it difficult to provide justice to areas affected by conflict. He says there is need for much to be done by all stakeholders to ensure perpetrators of SGBV are held accountable.  Meanwhile, Civil Society ac...
22m Nov 26, 2021
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1791: UN Special Representative urges leaders to prioritize electoral processes
The UN Special Representative to South Sudan is urging the government to handle the formation of the transitional national constitution and planned elections as a matter of urgency.   Nicholas Haysom told participants at the ongoing governors forum in Juba that building effective political systems requires the collective will of the country’s leaders.  Mr. Haysom also urged the country’s lead...
8m Nov 22, 2021
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1791: First Vice President, Riek Machar officially opens Governors' Forum in Juba
The First Vice President directed the state governors to move quickly to inaugurate their state assemblies as an important step to moving the peace process forward. On the implementation of transitional security arrangements, the First Vice President urged the national legislature to move quickly to enact the new security laws to allow for the smooth graduation and deployment of the necessary u...
26m Nov 22, 2021
26m
1790: Aviation Authority Chief dismisses concerns of airline operators
The Chief Executive officer of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has dismissed calls for the lifting of a ban on Antonov aircraft.    Captain David Subak Dada argues that the suspension is for safety of the people in South Sudan and is urging the Airline operators to acquire planes that are in good condition and eligible to operate in South Sudan.   The operators are appealing for a 90-d...
7m Nov 18, 2021
7m
1789: Airline operators urge authorities to lift ban on Antonov planes
The South Sudan airline operators’ union is appealing to national authorities to lift a ban on the operation of Antonov aircraft.     The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority suspended the operation of Antonov air carriers due to safety concerns and a recent plane crash that killed 5 people early this month.   The union says the grounding of the planes has greatly affected their businesses ...
6m Nov 18, 2021
6m
1788: WFP launches Food Systems Innovation Challenge
UN’s World food Program will be launching the IGNITE, a Food Systems Innovation Challenge, and call on candidates to submit their applications online. WFP's Country Director, Matthew Hollingworth explains more about the initiative in this interview with Miraya's Irene Lasu. #TakeAListen
11m Nov 17, 2021
11m
1787: GESS announces cash-transfers to support 460,000 schoolgirls in South Sudan
The Girls Education South Sudan (GESS) program has announced the 2021 Girls’ Education South Sudan Cash Transfers targeting over 460,000 schoolgirls in #SouthSudan   Only girls validated between September and October this year are approved to receive the cash transfers.   Girls in candidate classes P4 and S8 will receive 8,400 SSP while P5, P6, P7 and S1 will receive 5,600 SSP.     The GE...
18m Nov 16, 2021
18m
1786: South Sudanese students to be evacuated as tensions rise in Amhara, Ethiopia
The South Sudanese Ambassador to Ethiopia, James Morgan, has said that 59 South Sudanese students on government scholarship in Ethiopia’s Amhara region will be evacuated on Wednesday to Addis Ababa and thereafter flown back to the country.    He allayed fears that they their lives are in danger in the face of the ongoing fighting in Ethiopia. The students are mainly from Bahir Dar and Gondar...
3m Nov 10, 2021
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1785: Kiir suspends Doha trip after advance team tests positive for COVID-19
President Salva Kiir’s visit to Qatar has been postponed after members of his advanced team tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival in the capital, Doha on Monday.     The advance delegation comprising of South Sudan ministers and top officials in the Office of the president is now in quarantine in Qatar. This would have been Kiir’s first visit to Qatar since South Sudan’s independence in 20...
2m Nov 10, 2021
2m
1784: تحليق طائرة ركاب في مطار جوبا الدولي لأكثر من ساعة بسبب عدم إنارة المدرج
  حبس الركاب الذين كانوا على متن رحلة طيران تتبع لشركة  NGS   حبسوا الانفا بعد أن واجهت طائرتهم  تحديًا في الهبوط في مطار جوبا الدولي مساء امس السبت. والبسبب هو إطفاء إنارة  المدرج. الركاب الذين عددهم  بنو 45 راكبا كانوا على متن طائرة قادمة من أويل في شمال بحر الغزال حيث وصلت  بهم الطائرة الي مطار جوبا الدولي عند الساعة 7 مساءً وحينها كان المطار مغلقا حيث ان الموظفون الذين يفترض ان يكونو في ا...
2m Oct 24, 2021
2m
1783: Roundtable: The Role of the United Nations in South Sudan.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR says South Sudan is one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers. UNHCR County Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator Arafat Jamal says continued attacks on humanitarian workers must come to an end because they have the potential to erode donor confidence. He was speaking during the 'Roundtable' discussion program ...
1hr 50m Oct 23, 2021
1hr 50m
1782: Navigation fees for domestic airlines operating out of Juba international airport reduced
Navigation fees for domestic airlines operating out of Juba international airport have been reduced. Navpass, the international company contracted by government to manage the national airspace has brought the cost down from between $7 and $1 a seat, to a flat rate of 25 dollars per leg, after concerns from airlines that the fees for the small carriers were too high. NavPass Chief Executive Offi...
5m Oct 22, 2021
5m
1781: More than five thousand people inoculated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in the Country so far.
More than five thousand people have received the Johnson and Johnson covid-19 vaccine in the Country so far. UNICEF immunization specialist, Samuel Pati says those who received the vaccine are from Juba, Aweil East, Yambio and Nzara where the vaccination of Johnson and Johnson started. He says 36 thousand doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine have been distributed across the Country. Dr. Pati...
27s Oct 22, 2021
27s
1780: UNICEF: Floods and insecurity to push more children out of school
UN children’s agency, UNICEF, says floods and insecurity across South Sudan are expected to increase the number of children out of school. Figures from the agency indicate that South Sudan has one of the world's highest proportion of out-of-school children in the world. UNICEF Emergency Specialist, Emma Tuck, says floods and insecurity have displaced scores, many of them children who have been ...
42m Oct 21, 2021
42m
1779: When is the right time to introduce your boyfriend or girlfriend to your family?
Relationships are a crucial part of one’s life and they become more pronounced when one is approaching adulthood.  This morning Miraya breakfast touched on the romantic side of things and explored the love process towards marriage. Relationship counselor Selwa Suzan broke it down for us. Take a listen to the full interview. 
24m Oct 21, 2021
24m
1778: Police apprehend man accused of murdering 7-year-old child in Northern Barh-el Ghazal
Police in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal have arrested a man accused of murdering a 7-year-old boy in cold blood.  The 30-year-old reportedly persuaded the child and his mother to follow him to a secluded area in Wanyjok town and attempted to kill them both.  He allegedly used a knife to slit the child’s throat, but the mother managed to escape.  Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State P...
34s Oct 21, 2021
34s
1777: Juba Mayor: On going demolitions are intended to give the city a new look
The Mayor of Juba city says that the ongoing demolition exercise of makeshift structures and buildings constructed on road reserves is meant to reorganize the city.  In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Kalisto Lado, said the operation is part of the city’s master plan to elevate it to international standards and give it a descent and organized look. He says the exercise will continue...
58s Oct 20, 2021
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1776: PLP wing of the OPP umbrella group denies reaching consensus on sharing of State parliament seats
The leader of People Liberal party, one of the parties in the Other Political Parties block, Peter Mayen, has refuted a statement attributed to the group’s spokesperson Albino Akol Atak, that they had reached a formula for allocating seats in the state assemblies. Mayen said the statement was an individual opinion and not the official stand of the OPP leadership. He clarified that they have c...
27s Oct 20, 2021
27s
1775: Women’s role in food production
Fighting, flooding, and donor fatigue could be characterizing the current lifestyle of many South Sudanese, but some women have vowed to come out of the situation and be self-sustaining. Miraya breakfast this morning featured two female farmers who are being assisted by a non-governmental organization in contributing to the nation’s food basket.  Take a listen 
17m Oct 19, 2021
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1774: Youths and drug abuse
Drug addiction has become a worldwide problem, especially in teenagers. Many young people become dependent on different types of substances and stimulating medicines thereby affecting any chances of a bright future among them. In South Sudan many have even lost their lives due to the vice. However not all hope is lost as an initiative dubbed “Drugs ma hayat” is helping transform the lives of so...
39m Oct 19, 2021
39m
1773: Woman’s body found in Hai referendum school classroom
Learning in White ways primary school in Hai referendum has been disrupted after a woman’s body was found in one of the classrooms.  Our staffer Abraham Malek reports that the body was discovered this morning.
50s Oct 19, 2021
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1772: IGAD to deploy fact finding mission to Kit-Gwang and Magenis
The "Intergovernmental Authority on Development” (IGAD) is expected to send a fact-finding mission to Kit-Gwang and Magenis next week to investigate the recent fighting that broke out between the IO factions.  IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan Ismail Wais told Radio Miraya in an exclusive interview that the just ended Council of Ministers meeting resolved to send a team to the SPLA-IO areas t...
32m Oct 18, 2021
32m
1771: TNLA convenes to deliberate over the business bill 2013.
The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly convenes this morning (Monday) to deliberate the amended conduct of business bill 2013. The draft document once reviewed and adopted will be used to guide the sittings of the legislative assembly and the council of states.  Designate chairperson of the assembly’s specialized committee of Information Paul Yoane Bonju has, however, ackno...
34s Oct 18, 2021
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1770: Ministry of General Education releases 2020-2021 secondary school examination results.
Results of the 2020-2021 South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations have been released with a marked improvement in performance compared to the previous year.  Releasing the results in Juba yesterday, the Minister of Education Awut Deng Achuil said there was a 97.4% pass rate of candidates compared to a 92.5% pass rate in 2019. Students performed best in Christian Religious Ed...
27s Oct 16, 2021
27s
1769: The Roundtable: Draft bills to regulate family and gender-based violence in South Sudan
1hr 49m Oct 16, 2021
1hr 49m
1768: Uganda investigates claims of visa charges on a South Sudanese despite the waiver
The Ugandan government says it is investigating recent claims circulating on social media by a South Sudanese that he paid $50 to renew his visa despite the waiver.  Spokesperson for the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs Jacob Siminyu, says South Sudanese with valid passports are not required to pay for visas upon entry, and are also not required to pay for renewal when the visa expires.  Si...
1m Oct 14, 2021
1m
1767: Flight fares from Juba international airport to rise
Fares for both domestic and international travel out of Juba International Airport are set to go up, following an increase in navigation fees to be paid by airline companies.   The hike comes after the government contracted the international company - NavPass in March this year, to claim ownership of its sovereign airspace and collect overflight fees.  General-Secretary of the South Sudan air...
39s Oct 13, 2021
39s
1766: FAO: We need to move from subsistence production to commercial farming.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, says achieving the global target of zero hunger by 2030 can be achieved in South Sudan through combined efforts and durable peace.  The FAO Deputy Country Representative, Felix Dzvurumi, says South Sudan has the resources and needs the right environment to achieve food security and ultimately move away from subsistence production to commercial far...
18m Oct 12, 2021
18m
1765: UK Ambassador: Apply for the Chevening International scholarship to make a difference in South Sudan
Education has for long proven to be an enlightening experience whose benefits go beyond personal level, due to its ability to impact national development.  With that in mind, the British government has, for a while now, been providing scholarship programs to south Sudanese through the ‘Chevening International scholarship program’. Miraya breakfast this morning featured Jonny Baxter, UK Ambass...
33m Oct 12, 2021
33m
1764: Doctors at Juba Teaching Hospital call off strike.
Doctors at the Juba Teaching Hospital have called off their strike over pay and better working conditions. The doctors who are medical interns had not received their incentives for the last two months. The acting Chairperson of the South Sudan Doctors' Union, Dr. Anthony Garang, says the doctors on internship were also demanding for accommodation, feeding, provision of security and official app...
45s Oct 12, 2021
45s
1763: International day of the girl child.
The girl child is said to be among the vulnerable in society and the narrative can be said to be worse for those in Africa.  Today, 11 October is the international day of the girl child. This year, girls globally are celebrating their diversities and calling out where progress still needs to be made. To give us a South Sudan perspective on the matter, Miraya breakfast this morning featured Joh...
14m Oct 11, 2021
14m
1762: South Sudan fails to reach global target of vaccinating at least 10% of its population by end of September
As the global pandemic of COVID-19 continues to hold its grip on human life, many African citizens have been reluctant in taking the covid vaccination. According to the UN World health Organization, only about 1.3% of South Sudanese adults have received at least one dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. This means that South Sudan is now among African countries that have failed to reach the global t...
18m Oct 11, 2021
18m
1761: South Sudan among African countries to suffer cut in COVID-19 vaccine supply
The World Health Organization has announced that the COVAX facility will be cutting vaccine supply to several countries in Africa, including South Sudan, because only 15 countries on the continent have reached the global target of vaccinating at least 10% of their population by the end of September. The World Health Assembly set the benchmark in May this year, as part of a push for every countr...
42s Oct 11, 2021
42s
1760: IOM scales up mental health response in South Sudan
The International Organization for Migration – the IOM, says it is expanding its partnership with the national government to provide much-needed mental health services to the population of South Sudan.  The IOM is looking to introduce a capacity building project involving social workers in Juba and Wau Teaching Hospitals. The commitment comes ahead of World Mental Health Day which will be comme...
19m Oct 09, 2021
19m
1759: The Roundtable: Understanding national budget preparation Process in South Sudan.
1hr 52m Oct 09, 2021
1hr 52m
1758: African Resource Cooperation drivers go on strike
About three hundred (300) drivers working for African Resource Cooperation -ARC construction Company have gone on strike demanding for a better working environment. Truck drivers in Mangala, working on Bor Highway are complaining of low salaries, and poor working conditions. Some of them claimed that soldiers have been deployed to beat them up and push them out of the compound after staging a...
26s Oct 07, 2021
26s
1757: South Sudan to receive $41 million grant for scaling up and strengthening livelihoods
The European Union Delegation in South Sudan is to handover a $41 million grant to the World Food Program and United Nations Office for Projects Service (UNOPS), aimed at scaling up and strengthening livelihoods and resilience projects as well as construction of feeder roads, two priority bridges and WASH infrastructure in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and the Greater Upper N...
20m Oct 07, 2021
20m
1756: New report reveals misappropriation of oil revenue in South Sudan
An international crisis group has issued a new report detailing misappropriation of oil revenue in South Sudan.  The international NGO that works to prevent conflict globally says oil revenue has poisoned South Sudan politics, instead of helping the economy of South Sudan to develop.  Luka De Gum Wel has more. Take a listen
1m Oct 07, 2021
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1754: Nationwide: Minister of investment
49m Oct 05, 2021
49m
1753: UNMISS expresses concern over attacks that left 35 people killed in Warrap
The UN Mission in South Sudan says it is deeply concerned over clashes which took place over the weekend in Warrap State that left at least 35 people killed.  Luka De gum Wel reports that fighting erupted on Sunday in Tonj East and part of Tonj North among Luacjang, Thiik and Lou Paher communities in what appeared to be a revenge attack.
1m Oct 05, 2021
1m
1755: World Teachers Day
One and a half years into the COVID-19 crisis, World Teachers’ Day is being commemorated with the focus on the needed support for teachers to fully contribute to the recovery process. Owing to the global context and following the spirit of the international benchmarks on the status of teaching personnel, this year’s observation of World Teachers’ Day focuses on the effect that the pandemic has ...
40m Oct 05, 2021
40m
1752: President Kiir ready to begin mediation over the Tigiray crisis
Presidential Press secretary Atany Wek Ateny says President Salva Kiir is now ready to begin the mediation process on the Tigiray crisis following the swearing-in ceremony of the Ethiopia Prime minister, Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa, yesterday. Ateny says the president used the visit to discuss with the Ethiopian Prime Minister the possible commencement of the mediation in the Ethiopian crisis be...
9m Oct 05, 2021
9m
1751: The Roundtable: Election preparations
1hr 52m Oct 02, 2021
1hr 52m
1750: MSF calls for more partners to help flood affected people in Jonglei
Flooding in Ayod and Old Fangak of Jonglei State has left a trail of challenges among the local community, most of whom have been cuff off from accessing many social amenities. However, Médecins Sans Frontières MSF has held its grip on the ground to provide the much-needed services to the people. Miraya breakfast this morning featured MSF Head of Mission Bernard Wiseman who said cases of diarrh...
10m Oct 01, 2021
10m
1749: South Sudan to reciprocate visa waiver for Ugandans entering the country
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs says, it is working on plans to implement a visa waiver for Uganda Nationals entering South Sudan.    The Undersecretary in the Ministry, Aguer Ariik says his office is coordinating with the ministries of interior and foreign affairs to implement the free movement protocol by the 01st of October.    On Wednesday last week, the Uganda government...
3m Sep 30, 2021
3m
1748: Nationwide: A look at the work of FAO in South Sudan
The Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization    Meshack Malo joined Gabriel Shadar on the Nationwide program to look at the workings of the FAO in South Sudan.  #TakeAListen
36m Sep 29, 2021
36m
1747: Child rights coalition calls for concerted efforts in protecting children's rights.
Children and young people are amongst the most vulnerable in society as they may not have enough strength to stand for themselves. Now, because every community is governed by laws, children have the same general human rights as adults and specific rights that recognize their special needs. In South Sudan, the Child Rights Coalition, a network of 36 national organizations has been working tirele...
14m Sep 29, 2021
14m
1746: Government urged to protect local business from effects of floods
Government has been urged to compensate local businesses that were affected by floods in the Gumbo area of Juba. An economic analyst says the government should protect businesses in areas susceptible to flooding.      Akol Nyok akol said this following recent floods which submerged houses and a market in Gumbo, east of the Juba bridge.  Akol further appeals to the government to streamline ta...
28s Sep 29, 2021
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