Great Things Can Happen when We Take Rewarding Risks
Great things can happen when we get out of what we consider is normal, take a risk to transform lives and situations. Taurayi, compels us to take risks for the sake of Unity, stability and peace in South Sudan.
17m Dec 05, 2016
17m
Calls for Peer to Peer HIV Support for South Sudan's Youths
A South Sudanese Youth activist is calling for the creation of Peer to Peer HIV support groups, on World Aids Day. Peer to Peer support has already gained ground in Maridi, where the HIV prevalence rates have reportedly seen a spike. Peter Garang Ngor, the peer, the coordinator Students peer project in Maridi, said he was "shocked... there is currently several misconceptions surrounding HIV A...
9m Dec 01, 2016
9m
"Dont Forget South Sudan" - SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej tells International Community
[...] "I would have hoped to live a more peaceful South Sudan behind, but i remain optimistic that if peace takes hold, people will pursue their aspirations and dreams ... there is a very brighter future at the end of the tunnel for #SouthSudan in my view, and I just hope that we can shorten the distance to that bright future." - Ellen Margrethe Loej, UN Top official in South Sudan. Ellen Marg...
22m Nov 30, 2016
22m
Liberian Female Author Speaks on the Power of Healing and Reconciliation
The women of South Sudan are being encouraged to speak out against gender based violence as a first step towards finding solutions and eliminating violence against women. Agnes Fallah Kamara-Umunna, was a teenager when the civil war in Liberian, considered one of the bloodiest in Africa’s history broke out in 1989 and claimed more than 200,000 lives. Kamara hosted a radio show, "Straight from...
6m Nov 30, 2016
6m
UN Human Rights Commissioner Implores Government to Preserve Evidence of Conflict related Crimes
“We are hungry, we are thirsty, we are sick and we feel unsafe and insecure, we need protection” - statements repeatedly made by the women, men and youths of Dollo county in Kuda, located 52 kilometers from Juba in #SouthSudan. Dr Godfrey Musila, a Human Rights Lawyer, also Commissioner at the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, visited Kuda on Sunday to listen first hand...
5m Nov 29, 2016
5m
How can we end Child Marriages? - An activist's Perspective
With 52% of girls married before their 18th birthday, South Sudan is home to almost half of the world’s child brides. Over the past few years, regional countries have taken significant steps to end child marriage in. Just last week, a regional meeting was convened in Nairobi, to discuss ways to engage the media to step up action and advocacy against child marriage. So What is the media Actio...
6m Nov 29, 2016
6m
South Sudanese in London to share innovations in Radio Station set up
The Sun in South Sudan is free and while fuel prices remain high, One man has found it possible to power a radio station using the solar energy. Issa Kassimu, built a solar power system providing 100 percent clean electrical power to Mayardit FM – a community based radio station in Turalei, Twic. The station uses the solar power to broadcast to 100km for 16 hours a day, 6am to 10pm. Kassimu w...
5m Nov 28, 2016
5m
Army steps up patrols to control armed attacks and Road ambushes
More soldiers and the police will be seen patrolling highways and major roads as the army scales up its efforts to thwart possible road ambushes and armed attacks. The move is the latest in a series of measures announced by the army spokesperson, Brigadier Lul Ruai to fortify South Sudan’s major highways against the escalating threat. He spoke to our reporter, Alex Agole and began by explaini...
3m Nov 28, 2016
3m
JMEC, Vice President welcome Cabinet's approval of the Regional Protection Force
“It is very good news, that is what we were all looking for. It gives us all hope that things will be changing for the better. The arrival of the protection force is one of the important components for the way forward.” - Festus Mogae "Peace is not simple, it is not a work of one day, it is a process of buildup of so many good things, off course the RPF is one factor to contribute to this." - ...
2m Nov 25, 2016
2m
South Sudan: Cabinet accepts deployment of Regional Protection Force
Cabinet accepts deployment of Regional Protection Force anytime from now. The announcement was made by deputy information minister Akol Paul Kordit after the regular Council of Ministers meeting in Juba. Speaking to Journalists shortly after the council of Ministers meeting in Juba, Akol said the ministers unanimously agreed to the force’s deployment to allow the resettlement of displaced per...
7m Nov 25, 2016
7m
UNMISS creates Weapons Free Zone to ensure safety of IDPs
A ‘Weapons Free Zone’ has been established to enhance protection around the UN Protection of Civilian Site in Juba. The 200 meter perimeter area was created by UNMISS in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior, to help curtail criminal activity in the PoC site and surrounding villages. The Officer in Charge of the UNMISS Relief, Reintegration and Protection Section, Sam Muhumure, says...
4m Nov 25, 2016
4m
Exclusive: Festus Mogae Presses for a Peace Offensive in South Sudan
Festus Mogae chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission - JMEC, says President Salva Kiir, the Vice President Taban Deng Gai and the other leaders should invite warring parties to stop fighting and give more impetus to the peace process. Speaking exclusively to Miraya Breakfast Show, H.E Festus Mogae, acknowledged that modest and delicate gains have been scored, but implored...
17m Nov 23, 2016
17m
More than 200 Prison inmates at Juba Central prison graduate
Have you ever imagined that the walls inside a prison room could provide the safest place to study? Well, there is proof to show this. More than 200 inmates at Juba Prison Graduated on Tuesday after completing technical training in carpentary, tailoring, electrical installation and other vocational skills training courses. Our reporter, Henry Lokuri, attended the graduation ceremony and filed...
6m Nov 23, 2016
6m
UNICEF calls for recommitments to protecting childrens' rights
UN Children’s Organisation UNICEF is calling on the government, its leaders and partners to recommit themselves to protecting the basic rights of children. The call comes on the 27th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the United Nations on November 20th 1989, as a blue print for ensuring the respect of the basic rights of children, to allow them realize their ...
6m Nov 21, 2016
6m
Doha based organisation advocates for education of South Sudanese children caught up in conflict
The Education Above All Foundation, a Doha based non-governmental organization is calling for the right to education to be respected for children caught up in conflict in South Sudan. The organization recently signed a partnership with the UN General Assembly to advocate for the rights to education to every child in conflict setting. The foundation is focusing on South Sudan and Northern Ugand...
5m Nov 18, 2016
5m
UNMISS concerned about 'fragile' security situation
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan describes the security situation in the country as ‘fragile.’ The mission’s acting spokespersons Shantal Persaud highlights armed confrontations in the Nhialdiu area of Unity that resulted in 17 deaths and potential triggers in Mayendit. UNMISS urges an immediate cessation of hostilities.
3m Nov 18, 2016
3m
UNMISS weekly PoC update
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is currently sheltering 204,520 civilians at 7 protection areas across the country. The number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) has gone up over the past week with new arrivals registered at a protection area in Wau, which is accommodating 28,520 IDPs. Acting UNMISS spokesperson Shantal Persaud gives an update on the sites.
2m Nov 18, 2016
2m
Upgrades kick off at Juba airport old terminal
Renovation work has started at the old terminal of Juba International airport. The acting manager at the airport, Stephen Rombe Tako says the work being undertaken by Crown Contractors, includes repairs on the departure hall, the VIP section and the customs and immigration offices. Rombe told reporter Henry Lokuri that the renovation is an initiative of the Ministry of transport, and is expec...
5m Nov 17, 2016
5m
US media group advocates for 'human side' to Refugee stories
A US based media group is advocating for stories about refugees that would allow people around the world relate more with the plight and circumstances of refugees. ‘Peace News Media’ sent a journalist to a camp hosting thousands of South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda and talked to them about their daily life and hopes for their country. Speaking to Radio Miraya from the United States, ...
5m Nov 16, 2016
5m
'Tolerance is about listening, mercy and kindness' - Non-Violence and Dev't Organisation
The Organization for Non-Violence and Development, a local Non-Governmental Organisation is pleading with the people of South Sudan to put aside their differences and adopt the culture and spirit of tolerance and peaceful resolution of misunderstandings. The remarks come as the world marks the International Day for Tolerance, set aside on the 16th of November every year to create awareness abo...
7m Nov 16, 2016
7m
Disarmament exercise yields fruits in Tonj
A disarmament exercise in Greater Tonj has recovered more than 500 illegal firearms. The voluntary exercise is one of several measures contained in a security bill recently approved by the Tonj state assembly to improve security in the area. Maniem Bol Malek, the top authority in Tonj South says measures have been put in place to ensure effective disarmament.
5m Nov 15, 2016
5m
Religious leader cries out for peace in Yei
The Bishop of the Episcopal church of South Sudan in Yei diocese is desperately pleading with the country’s leaders to ensure peace in Yei. Bishop Hillary Adeba Luate says the security situation is disturbing, with recent reports of 11 people being brutally killed and their bodies burnt in village areas. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast show, Bishop Luate said it is difficult to ascertain who...
6m Nov 15, 2016
6m
UNOCHA Director 'shocked' by desperate humanitarian situation in Yei
The humanitarian situation in South Sudan has been described by humanitarian partners as ‘worrying’ with and even grimmer forecast if conflict continues. Last week a humanitarian team traveled to Yei which is the latest area of major concern, where thousands of people displaced by insecurity are trapped without food, medicines or clean water. The desperate situation in Yei and other parts of ...
8m Nov 14, 2016
8m
Physician speaks on diabetes, the silent kiler
Today the World marks International Diabetes Day.The day is commemorated the 14th of November every year to create global awareness focusing on diabetes. Worldwide, it afflicts more than 380 million people, and the World Health Organization estimates that by 2030, that number of people living with diabetes will more than double. The international theme for this year’s commomeration is “Eyes on...
6m Nov 14, 2016
6m
UN advisor: Risk factors for genocide must be contained
The UN Special advisor on the prevention of genocide says he is saddened by the extreme polarization among tribal groups in South Sudan, which he says could evolve into a tribal war. While concluding a 5 day visit to South Sudan, Under Secretary General Adama Dieng said there is no genocide in South Sudan, but warns that there are risk factors that must be contained. The Under Secretary Genera...
16m Nov 11, 2016
16m
UNMISS weekly update
The UN Mission in South Sudan says it is deeply concerned about the continued loss of lives and violence that impairs the peace process in South Sudan. In this wrap up, Acting UNMISS spokesperson Shantal Persaud reports several incidents recorded in different parts of the country. Ms Persaud also speaks on the withdrawal of Kenyan forces from the Peacekeeping mission.
13m Nov 11, 2016
13m
Motivation: How to Transform Pain into gain
“The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.” - Author Unknown “I lost my job after the company I was working for scaled down its workforce due to the hard economic times. My job was everything to me; my financial security, the fountain from which my self-esteem flowed and the garden from which my dreams and plans blossomed. Here I was with no job and I felt stuck between l...
17m Nov 10, 2016
17m
GESS, Education Ministry discuss cash transfer challenges in South Sudan
The UK government funded cash Transfer program of the Girls Education South Sudan, is in the spotlight. Designed to encourage girls to enroll, attend and stay in school, the cash transfer program is already blighted by challenges of swindling and misappropriation. The Breakfast show team has found out that 2 Teachers in Twic of Jonglei, have been arrested in connection with swindling this mone...
14m Nov 10, 2016
14m
Motivation: How to Sail through Challenging times
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ~Charles Swindoll Aged just 15-years, John Akol Paul, witnessed his whole family perish in an accident. He survived only because he remained home, while his parents and three siblings traveled to visit relatives in another village. Left all alone, he has had to deal with numerous challenges; from hopelessness as his big dream to b...
22m Nov 09, 2016
22m
UNMISS Human Rights Officer explains significance of UPR
The UN Human Rights Council is expected to present recommendations aimed at improving the human rights situation in South Sudan. This is part of a Universal Periodic Review process of UN Member States currently going on in Geneva Switzerland. Justice, Paulino Wanowila, presented a report before the Council’s working group on Monday , highlighting the government’s progress in the area of human ...
8m Nov 09, 2016
8m
Humanitarian partners respond to water crisis in Bidi-Bidi
Humanitarian partners are scaling up interventions to respond to a water shortage at a refugee camp accommodating thousands of South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda. It was reported that up to 195-thousand refugees in the Bidi-bidi camp in Yumbe district are facing a serious shortage of clean water. Speaking exclusively to Radio Miraya, Nasir Fernandez UNHCR Senior Emergency Coordinator ...
2m Nov 09, 2016
2m
Motivation: Little things that make today better
Have you ever woken up feeling so down and virtually drag yourself out of bed, push yourself to work and as the saying goes; "woke up on the wrong side of bed" engulfs you, thwarts your goals and stalls your progress. But wait a minute, today needs not be a drag for you, rather it should give you an opportunity to actually look forward to many more days. So today we ask; what does it take to ...
15m Nov 08, 2016
15m
Anataban new song advocates for Forgiveness and Reconciliation
The #Anataban youth group plan to release of a new song and video encouraging South Sudanese to learn hos to say sorry. This is part of the group's latest campaign designed to push for peace and reconciliation. James Sekwat, a member of the Anataban group says the new song titled #MALESH’ translated to ‘Sorry’ speaks of apologizing and making amends with your neighbors in the interest of peac...
4m Nov 08, 2016
4m
UNMISS Peacekeepers rescue capsized boat on River Nile
A marine unit of UN Peacekeepers has rescued a capsized boat along the River Nile in Malakal. The boat overloaded with charcoal was coming from the Wau Shilluk area and was heading to a landing site on the other side of the bank on Saturday when it was hit by a strong wave. The Deputy Operations officer of the Bangladesh Force Marine Unit Lt Commander Imam Hossain Mohammad, explains that the ...
4m Nov 08, 2016
4m
FAO warns of escalating food crisis in South Sudan
The Food and Agricultural Organization and partners are stepping up interventions to respond to an escalating food crisis. FAO warns that the risk of famine in 2017 is increasingly real; on account of the economic downturn and insecurity which continue to cripple food production and trade. The UN agency says at least 30 percent of the country’s population which is an estimated 3.7 million peo...
9m Nov 08, 2016
9m
Principals that guide a better life
Miraya Morning Motivation Speaker, Taurayi Sanders, provides insights into the A-Z of principles that guide a better, chaos free and fulfilling life. Listen and be inspired.
14m Nov 07, 2016
14m
Football for Peace Academy opens in Juba
The power of sport to tackle conflict and cohesion has become increasingly appreciated in light of the situation in South Sudan. According to the UN’s children’s agency - UNICEF, about 900,000 children have been internally displaced since the violence erupted on 15 December 2013. Bearing this in mind, Trust Link Sports club, has initiated a sports academy, a football based program designed to...
7m Nov 07, 2016
7m
9 Football fans killed in Juba shooting
At least 9 people are dead and 11others have been injured, after a lone gunman attacked football fans watching an English Premier League game at a bar in Gurei, Juba. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Daniel Justine, said several people have been arrested in connection with the incident. More in this Interview
3m Nov 07, 2016
3m
Motivation: Use words that Heal and Transform Lives
"Your words have the power to hurt, to heal, open minds, open hearts and change the world. Never forget the responsibility you have over the words you speak” ~ Steven Aitchison As a child, I hated when someone used harsh words to scold me, rebuke me and even to guide me, but listened carefully to the people around me and mastered every word they uttered. I was young and full of energy and eve...
14m Nov 06, 2016
14m
USAID calls on South Sudan's leaders to work for peace
[...] "What would be sustainable is if the government and all the leaders and all the fighters put down their arms and decide to create inclusive, functional institutions that gives opportunities for the people," - says Dave Harden, the Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance for #USAID. Dave Harden, recently visited #SouthSudan and had the opportunity to vi...
10m Nov 04, 2016
10m
Civil Society activist calls for speedy implementation of South Sudan peace agreement
A civil society activist, Lorna Merekaje, has called for the speedy implementation of the Agreement to resolve the conflict in South Sudan. “I think many of us feel that the peace agreement is not moving as it was intended, the pace is very slow, it is almost stalled,” said Lorna , a member of the Voluntary Civil Society Taskforce on the Implementation of the Peace Agreement 2015. Speaking to...
7m Nov 04, 2016
7m
Taskforce set up to implement recommendations of investigation into July fighting
The head of UN Peacekeeping, Hervé Ladsous, says a task force has been established to implement recommendations from an independent investigation into 3 - days of deadly fighting in Juba last July. On Thursday Hervé Ladsous, held a closed door meeting of the UN Security Council where he had briefed members on the report. He later spoke to reporters in New York who asked what impact the move b...
5m Nov 04, 2016
5m
The Panel: Ending impunity for crimes against Journalists in South Sudan
Today November 02nd, on the occasion to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Miraya Breakfast Show hosted an interractive panel discussion; Best practices to ensure safety and end impunity for crimes committed against Journalists in #SouthSudan. The three panelists were; Dr Awol Idris, #UNESCO education expert, Oliver Modi, Head of the the Union of Journal...
42m Nov 02, 2016
42m
WFP delivers food aid to about 9 - Thousand IDPs in Lainya
The United Nations World Food Program has begun carrying out the first delivery of humanitarian assistance to Internally Displaced persons in Lanya County. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast Show, George Fominyen, WFP communications officer said that with support from the logistics team and various actors in the area, food aid was delivered to Logwiri and Luka West of Lainya County. Fominyen says t...
7m Nov 01, 2016
7m
Church leaders to lobby World Religious Leaders for peace in South Sudan
Church leaders in South Sudan are on a campaign to draw the world’s religious leaders attention to the conflict in the country. Ecumenical group religious leaders led by Catholic Archbishop Paulino Lukudu Loro recently visited Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome and extended an invitation to the head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit South Sudan. Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul of the Episcopa...
9m Nov 01, 2016
9m
AU Peace and Security Council makes impassioned plea for dialogue and Peace
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union has made an impassioned plea asking every single South Sudanese to agree to peace and dialogue, so that the country can start “the road to recovery, a reconciled country and to a prosperous South Sudan.” That’s the key message a team from Peace and Security Council of the African Union made at the conclusion of a three day visit to South Suda...
3m Oct 31, 2016
3m
UNFPA World Population Report sheds light on 10 - Years - Old Girls
The United Nations Population Fund – UNFPA, warns that HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy and child labor are undermining girls’ health, rights and opportunities, as the agency launches the State of World Population 2016 in #SouthSudan. The report entitled "10: How our future depends on a girl at this decisive age, states that Practices that harm girls and violate their human rights--starting at age ...
6m Oct 31, 2016
6m
Ethiopia and South Sudan sign Cooperation agreements
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has today announced that his country will build two roads, to support South Sudan’s path to peace, improve investment and strengthen the business environment. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister and President Salva Kiir signed several bilateral agreements on the Protection and promotion of investment between the two countries. In a joint communique, Ethiop...
8m Oct 28, 2016
8m
Ethiopian PM arrives in Juba
A high delegation from the Federal Republic of Ethiopia arrives in Juba this Morning for a one day visit. The delegation led by Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, is expected to preside over a signing ceremony of the protocols on Peace, security and hold discussions on other bilateral issues. The spokesperson of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Mayeun Akol has confirmed t...
2m Oct 28, 2016
2m
Diplomats welcome release of 145 Child Soldiers in South Sudan
The release of 145 child soldiers is great news for the children and their families, but this too is great news for the nation where many boys and girls have been abducted and forcibly recruited as child soldiers. Little wonder therefore that top diplomats spared time to travel to Pibor on Wednesday to witness a milestone in the efforts to grant children dignity. Radio Miraya reporter, Henry...
10m Oct 27, 2016
10m