1262: President Kiir announces major changes in the army top command
President Salva Kiir has announced major changes in the army leadership, including the appointment of a new Chief of Defence Forces.  In a decree read on the State Broadcaster – SSBC Television last evening, President Kiir, as commander in chief of the armed forces relieved Gen Gabriel Jok Riak from the position of Chief Defence Forces and replaced him with Lt. Gen Johnson Juma Okot at the same...
6m May 12, 2020
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1261: Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan Ambassador Douglas Scott Proudfoot talks of his government's support to nurses and midwives
Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan says it is important not to lose sight of other health issues in the country despite the threat that the coronavirus poses. Ambassador Douglas Scott Proudfoot says the Canadian government will continue to train nurses and midwives across the country. He said as South Sudan joins the rest of the world in celebrating nurses on the international nurses’ day, ther...
7m May 12, 2020
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1260: Japan's Government contributes US$ 12 million to South Sudan including US$ 3.1 to WFP
The Government of Japan has recently contributed US$ 12 million to South Sudan including US$ 3.1 to WFP. The money is expected to help support the prevention of COVID – 19 and also for the implementation of the Revitalised Peace agreement.  H.E. Seiji Okada, Ambassador of Japan to South Sudan and Matthew Hollingworth, WFP’s Country Director in South Sudan, spoke to Miraya’s Sebit William in an ...
17m May 12, 2020
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1259: UNMISS Installs water points in Juba
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan will be installing water tanks for hand washing in different parts of Juba, beginning today. UNMISS Head of Field Office Central Equatoria Geetha Pios says the 3000-litre water capacity tanks will be stationed in marketplaces, recommendation by the state minister of housing.  Pios has however advised that the water is strictly for hand wash as it is not...
5m May 11, 2020
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1258: Education On-air launched on radio Miraya
As the country embarks on relaxing COVID-19 guidelines and allowing business to operate. It is not yet clear when schools will be open. As students wait for when this day will come, the Minister of general education, UN children’s Agency UNICEF and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are today launching the distance learning Programme to be aired on Radio Miraya. The programme which begin...
18m May 11, 2020
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1257: High Level Taskforce reports 36 new cases
The Director General for Policy Planning, Budget and research at the Ministry of Health Dr. Richard Lino Laku read the communication on behalf of the taskforce.
3m May 10, 2020
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1256: The Roundtable: Permanent Constitution Making Process in South Sudan.
1hr 51m May 09, 2020
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1255: South Sudan’s taskforce on Covid 19 reports thirty new cases
 South Sudan’s taskforce on Covid 19 has today reported thirty new cases of coronavirus in the country. This brings to 120, the total number of confirmed cases in the country with two recoveries. The Director General for Policy Planning, Budget and research at the Ministry of Health Dr. Richard Lino Laku said the thirty confirmed cases are South Sudanese.  Dr. Laku, who is a member of the tasfo...
5m May 08, 2020
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1254: Activists speak on the relaxation of covid 19 restrictions and the allocation of states
A group of civil society and political analysts have described government’s decision to relax restriction in the prevention of covid 19 as a wrong, political decision. Serving as panelists on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Jame Kolok, the chairperson of Civil society alliance, Mach Andrea, a political commentator, and civil society activists Christine Kide and Edmund Yakani said the government has ...
38m May 08, 2020
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1253: Citizens Taskforce on COVID-19 critical of the decision to ease restrictions
The Citizens Taskforce on COVID-19, is critical of the decision, saying the revised measures will only lead to more infections.  A member of the taskforce Lorna Marekeke describes the move as a political move that is harmful to the health and safety of the people of South Sudan. She is advising citizens to strictly follow the preventative measures of social distancing and proper hygiene.  She s...
5m May 08, 2020
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1252: Nationwide: local capacities to combat escalation of COVID-19 cases in South Sudan.
43m May 07, 2020
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1251: David Shearer: We are working hard to support the national COVID-19 response
United Nations Mission in South Sudan’ Special Representative to the Secretary General David Shearer says the mission has put up interventions in support of national efforts aimed at combating covid19. Speaking in a virtual Press Conference a while ago, Shearer say some of the interventions include scaling down some operations like patrols and peace-building events.  He called on the general pu...
7m May 07, 2020
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1250: Boda-boda cyclists petition authorities
Boda-boda riders have petitioned state authorities demanding the lifting of restrictions on their movement. The public motorcycle operators in Torit, through their association staged a peaceful demonstration in Torit town on Wednesday and handed their petition to the state Secretary-General.  Their representative, Juma Moses Abaha said the restrictions that were imposed by the national COVID-19...
4m May 07, 2020
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1249: NGOs urged to be more strategic in fight against covid19
Non-governmental organisations NGOs have been urged to be more strategic as they adjust their core mandate in the wake of the covid19 pandemic. National NGO focal person for South Sudan NGO Forum James Mat Gai said this to Miraya breakfast this morning.  Gai further says NGOs will receive Risk Communication Materials to enhance dissemination of covid19 messages.   
14m May 05, 2020
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1248: Franka Cadee: unite and achieve shared goals
South Sudan joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Midwives' Day day. This day is about people who devote their lives to caring for mothers and children; giving lifesaving immunizations and health advice; looking after older people and generally meeting everyday essential health needs.  In commemorating the day, President of the International Confederation of Midwives, F...
1m May 05, 2020
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1247: The Round Table - Security Sector Reform in South Sudan
1hr 54m May 02, 2020
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1246: UNOPS assures of strict accountability on World Bank’s grant to South Sudan
The World Bank has approved USD 40 million to provide income support to 65,000 households in South Sudan.   A $40 million grant from the World Bank’s International Development Association will fund a two and half years Project to provide income support to nearly 430 000 low income South Sudanese.  United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), which are the implementing partner, says the g...
9m May 01, 2020
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1245: Amnesty International calls for renewal of arms embargo on South Sudan
The Amnesty International is calling on the United Nations Security Council to renew arms embargo on South Sudan. Amnesty International says the embargo has helped to reduce violence and human rights abuses in the country. Amnesty’s weapons investigator Brian Castner says, now that the government of national unity has begun implementing the revitalized peace agreement, South Sudan needs the arm...
9m May 01, 2020
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1244: UNMISS calls for proper handling of covid19 to protect jobs
The United Nation Mission in South Sudan UNMISS has called on authorities and stakeholders to effectively handle the covid19 crisis to avoid job losses. UNMISS Director for Human Rights Division Eugene Nindorera, says the covid19 may bring about human rights violations if not handled properly. He says covid19 has a potential of impacting job security, which may result in an increase in crime ac...
13m May 01, 2020
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1243: UNDP supports mass production of face masks for distribution to vulnerable and poor families
The United Nations Development Program - UNDP is supporting the mass production of face masks for distribution to vulnerable and poor families and people living in densely populated areas, such as Protection of Civilian sites, refugee and IDP camps.  The initial target is to produce 100,000 masks but expandable to a million masks if financial resources are available.   The Team Leader of the Hu...
6m Apr 30, 2020
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1242: International Crisis Group describes state of Covid19 in South Sudan as alarming
The International Crisis Group: ‘The situation in South Sudan is alarming, following the announcement that 35 citizens were confirmed positive on Coronavirus.’   The Organisation’s senior analyst on South Sudan Alan Boswell urges the government to enforce strict preventive measures across the country as there is a lack of medical equipment to boost testing and improper criteria of contact traci...
8m Apr 30, 2020
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1241: Elizabeth Henry: Culture is a great challenge to the fight against covid19
The Mother and Child Care Organization is calling on community leaders to help sensitize citizens on the importance of observing preventive measures against covid19. Mother and Child Care Organization Regional Director Elizabeth Henry says there is need for the messages to be translated into local languages in order to accommodate everyone.  She said this in a telephone interview with Miraya br...
8m Apr 29, 2020
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1240: Dr. Koriom: Out of the 34 cases of covid19 in South Sudan, only 2 are foreigners
The high-level taskforce on COVID-19 has urged the general public in South Sudan to take coronavirus seriously. This follows the announcement of 28 new cases in the country.  Spokesperson of the taskforce, Matur Makur Koriom says of the total 34 cases only 2 are foreigners, stressing that People must realize and understand that the disease is among the South Sudan community and that preventive ...
9m Apr 29, 2020
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1239: South Sudan confirms 28 new positive cases of COVID 19
The South Sudan High Level Taskforce on COVID – 19 has confirmed that 28 cases tested positive of covid-19. This brings the number to 34 positive cases in South Sudan. First Vice President Riek Machar said on Tuesday evening during a media briefing that all 28 cases are contacts of the 5th covid-19 case.
5m Apr 29, 2020
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1233: South Sudanese youth wants young people to be at the heart of peace and security efforts in the country
A South Sudanese youth activist has told the UN Security Council that young people should be at the heart of peace and security efforts in his country.    Gatwal Augustine Gatkuoth Yul made the comments at a special open video teleconference to discuss the crucial role young people have in peace and security around the world.    Gatwal outlined progress in youth inclusion in the South Sudan pea...
6m Apr 28, 2020
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1238: Democracy in Action 27 April 2020
43m Apr 27, 2020
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1237: South Africa is celebrating Freedom Day
South Africa is celebrating Freedom Day. Apart from celebrating the day, it  commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on this day in 1994. The elections were the first non-racial national elections where everyone of voting age of over 18 from any race group, including foreign citizens permanently resident in South Africa, were allowed to vote. The editor-in-chief of Sound Africa, Je...
8m Apr 27, 2020
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1236: UNMISS embarks on covid19 mobile awareness campaign countrywide
United Nations mission in South Sudan has embarked on mobile awareness campaign on covid19 across the Country, to complement government efforts in creating awareness and combating the spread of the coronavirus.   UN Special representative of the Secretary General in South Sudan, David Shearer, says the mission has already sent  promo trucks into the PoCs as well as local communities across the ...
12m Apr 27, 2020
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1235: The Netherlands continues to support South Sudan
The Netherlands are today observing their national day as they celebrate the King’s Day. The Netherlands’ Ambassador to South Sudan Janet Alberda says that work and programmes will continue during the covid19, in order to meet the needs of South Sudan. Ambassador Alberda says most of its work is done through partner organisations, stressing that although most of the staff is currently not in th...
11m Apr 27, 2020
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1234: South Sudan confirms sixth case of Covid19
South Sudan’s high-level taskforce on Covid19 has confirmed another case of the deadly virus. Taskforce Spokesperson Dr. Matur Makur Koriom says people should stop living in denial because the disease is now in the community. He says the taskforce has so far identified over ninety (90) people who have been in contact with the person who tested positive for Coronavirus. He explains more to Miray...
9m Apr 27, 2020
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1233: The Round Table 25 April 2020
1hr 52m Apr 25, 2020
1hr 52m
1229: Japan builds South Sudan - Japan bi-lateral relations
Japan’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Seiji Okada says the support his country continues to extend to South Sudan is aimed at ultimately building bi-lateral relations. Japan yesterday announced 12 million US Dollars in funding to support peace and development in South Sudan. Ambassador Seiji Okada says the support is for the benefit of both countries. He spoke to Miraya's Sebit William on the Mira...
14m Apr 24, 2020
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1232: Nationwide 23 April 2020
42m Apr 23, 2020
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1231: IDPs urged to embrace the Spirit of Love, unity & hope during coronavirus pandemic
Internally displaced Persons at UNMISS’ Protection of Civilians site in Malakal have been urged to embrace the Spirit of Love, unity & hope during Coronavirus prevalent. The call was made by Catholic Priest in the POC Father Michael Bassano during an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya. He urged the Community to remain calm & not panic in this difficult time.  He explains more in this intervi...
5m Apr 23, 2020
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1230: Anataban: Donate your wall for painting of COVID19 messages
The Youth Advocacy group Anataban has launched a campaign to fight coronavirus by disseminating messages through painting  The campaign involves painting messages on Walls around Juba, Wau, Yei, Yambio and Bor towns. Anataban is asking for active citizens or Business to donate their walls for COVID -19 messages through Painting. Manasseh Mathiang and Meen Mabior Meen spoke to Miraya Breakfast S...
11m Apr 21, 2020
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1229: DFID releases 3.5 million pounds for covid19 prevention activities.
The United Kingdom through the Department for International Development DFID has released 3.5 million pounds to support covid19 prevention activities. DFID head of office for South Sudan Helen Lewis, says her organisation will continue to provide broad humanitarian support because the coronavirus pandemic creates a very challenging balancing act for south Sudanese. 
11m Apr 21, 2020
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1228: UN to continue providing basic Humanitarian services to the people of South Sudan
The United Nations has said it will continue to support the vulnerable people in South Sudan with much-needed humanitarian assistance in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.  UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Alain NOUDEHOU said the delivery of essential services continues. Mr. NOUDEHOU further said the UN will continue to support the taskforce set up by the government in fight coronavirus in t...
11m Apr 20, 2020
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1227: The Round Table 18 April 2020
1hr 57m Apr 18, 2020
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1226: South Sudanese refugees complain of looming hunger as WFP cut food ration by 30%
South Sudanese refugees in Uganda complain of looming hunger as WFP cut food ration by 30% in all the camps hosting refugees. In the new arrangement a refugee gets 2 cups of beans and 8 kilograms of maize to last them one month. Most refugees say this badly affected them. WFP says the cut is due to donors funding reduction for refugees in Eastern and Central Africa. A refugee leader in Palabek ...
5m Apr 17, 2020
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1221: UNFPA Humanitarian Coordinator, James Wanyama talks about UNFPA's Covid 19 plan
The UN Population Fund – UNFPA, is working with the government and partners to prioritize the unique needs of women and girls under the threat of COVID-19.  UNFPA Humanitarian Coordinator, James Wanyama says the agency is training health workers to practice safe deliveries and is also prepositioning critical reproductive supplies across the country to make them available in the event of a lockd...
9m Apr 16, 2020
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1225: Dawn newspaper blocked from publishing today's copy
The Dawn newspaper was today blocked from publishing its copy, after officials from the National Security service raised concern over the paper’s opinion piece. The editor in Chief of the newspaper, Emmanuel Monychol told Radio Miraya that the officials wanted the paper to pull out the opinion piece which was analysing performances of former governors of Warrap State that was to run in today’s ...
7m Apr 15, 2020
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1224: South Sudan youths unite against coronavirus
The South Sudan National Youth Union in partnership with other Youth Organizations have come together to create awareness and give support to vulnerable people during the COVID – 19 pandemic.  This morning Miraya Breakfast featured Wani Elias, Joice Abaka and Mwaka Daneiel who spoke about the initiative.
15m Apr 15, 2020
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1223: Nationwide 13 April 2020
47m Apr 14, 2020
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1222: ICRC: we still have a window of opportunity to minimize the impact of coronavirus
 The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC,head of Delegation to South Sudan James Reynolds says the country still has a window of opportunity to minimize the impact of coronavirus if citizens quickly adopt the big efforts on preventive measures in the country.  And South Sudan Red Cross Secretary General John Lobor says his organization has mobilized 1400 volunteers to help run door t...
14m Apr 13, 2020
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1221: IGAD Envoy: South Sudan parties mull ‘constructive adjustments’ to peace process timelines due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) says the COVID-19 pandemic may affect the timelines in the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement and adds that the mediators are working with the parties to minimize the impact of the pandemic on the peace process.     IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais acknowledges that the restrictions and interruption o...
5m Apr 10, 2020
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1220: A group of citizens introduced ‘Citizen’s Taskforce on COVID-19
As the fight against COVID-19 continues around the globe, in South Sudan, a group of citizens has introduced what they call a ‘Citizen’s Taskforce on COVID-19.’  The citizens’ Taskforce is a coalition of individuals with diverse background, expertise, experience and skills.  Membership is open to South Sudanese and foreign nationals living and working in South Sudan.   Lorna MereKaje, a member ...
9m Apr 10, 2020
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1219: Grace Tabu Martin makes re-usable masks to help fight COVID19
Grace Tabu Martin has called on young people to seize the opportunity and participate in fighting the virus. Grace, who is a designer, says the poor may not afford the disposable masks that is why she has decided to cater for them. She urged young people to encourage one another in following health advise to help fight coronavirus. 
7m Apr 09, 2020
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1218: 13 brands of hand sanitizers not fit for public use.
The Drug and Food Control Authority of South Sudan has released a list of 13 brands of hand sanitizers that are not fit for public use.  The list was provided by the Uganda National Drug Authority after the various products failed quality control tests.  The alert comes amid a high demand of sanitizers to use as protection from the coronavirus. The Drug and Food Control Authority, DFCA of South...
6m Apr 09, 2020
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1217: Defyhate now notes with great concern the consistent hate messages by some social media users
Defy-Hate-Now, an anti-hate speech advocacy group is advising the public to refrain from speculative and hateful messages during this time of the coronavirus pandemic.  The group involved in fact checking and monitoring, has discovered that personal and inaccurate information has consistently been spread on social media platforms since the first case was reported on Sunday the 5th of April.   D...
15m Apr 08, 2020
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1216: Coronavirus Incident Manager, Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol confirms South Sudan’s second Corona case
Coronavirus incident manager at the ministry of health, Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol has confirmed South Sudan’s second Corona case. He disclosed that the samples were taken to the national lab for testing and came out positive. Dr. Kuol says they have begun contact tracing and that the lady has been placed in isolation.  He noted that the second case had no contact with the first patient. 
5m Apr 08, 2020
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