2781: UNHAS: 20 Years of Humanitarian Air Service in South Sudan and Around the Globe
"In South Sudan, most of the people in need of humanitarian assistance live in remote areas which are mostly cut off due to poor road network, UNHAS comes in to fill this gap by ensuring that no one in need of assistance is left behind," Geoffrey Mwangi, Head of the UN Humanitarian Air Service in South Sudan tells Radio Miraya. UNHAS celebrates 20 years of serving vulnerable communities through...
9m Jul 16, 2024
9m
2780: ROUNDTABLE: South Sudan's constitution crafting status and the work of the Political Parties Council
In this episode of The Roundtable, we review the work that has been done by the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) and the Political Parties Council (PPC). The work of the constitutional commission has stalled because of lack of funding. Radio Miraya's Yach Garang James asks the leadership of the body to clarify on the way forward. The Political Parties Council, meanwhile, has rep...
1hr 58m Jul 13, 2024
1hr 58m
2779: Girls' Education South Sudan prepares for 2024 cash transfers, includes boys with disabilities
Girls' Education South Sudan (GESS) has started the validation process for the 2024 cash transfers to girls who are beneficiaries of the programme. The validation is a verification procedure that seeks to ascertain that the assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries. GESS has adjusted its reach to include boys with disabilities. British Embassy Development Director, Kobe Bentley says it is p...
21m Jul 11, 2024
21m
2778: SOUTH SUDAN at 13: Taking Stock of the Journey of a Nation
In this conversation, analysts Dr Abraham Kuol and Boboya James share their viewpoints on the country's journey since independence. They confront the tough questions on South Sudan's governance and economic challenges. In this analysis, get to hear from South Sudanese who call in and express disappointment on how things have turned out since independence.
38m Jul 09, 2024
38m
2777: THE ROUNDTABLE: South Sudan, 13 Years of Independence
South Sudan is turning 13 on the 9th of July 2024. The 13th independence anniversary comes at a time when the country is facing uncertainties as security remains fragile, critical political directions on transition still lack clarity, and the humanitarian situation is dire due to several shocks. The catalogue of challenges is quite long, particularly at a time when economic misfortunes are pus...
1hr 52m Jul 06, 2024
1hr 52m
2776: "The Man of Two Worlds": A Conversation with Ustaz Lewis Anei Madut-Kuendit
“The Man of the Two Worlds,” a new book authored by Ustaz Lewis Anei Madut-Kuendit is an autobiographical exploration of the life of a man who has lived through different spaces and times. He traces the narrative to 1996 during the liberation struggle when he went to the site of burial of an ancestor in his Dinka lineage. In the book, Ustaz Kuendit takes us through the transition up to his enco...
20m Jul 05, 2024
20m
2775: DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: Protection of Women in South Sudan
On this episode, we delve on the importance of protection of women in South Sudan. Violence against women continues to be a scourge that threatening wellbeing of society. The panel discusses the various facets of protection of women ranging from conflict-related sexual violence to ensuring access to provision of access to justice for women, girls and children who are victims of gender based vio...
42m Jul 05, 2024
42m
2775: ROUNDTABLE: Fostering inclusive and participatory constitution making process in South Sudan
The process of drafting a permanent constitution presents a pivotal opportunity for fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive South Sudan permanent constitution. Citizen participation lies at the heart of this endeavor, ensuring that the foundational legal document reflects the aspirations and perspectives of all segments of society. Inclusive constitution-making not only enriches the subst...
1hr 58m Jul 04, 2024
1hr 58m
2774: NATIONWIDE: Conclusion of World Bank funded community resilience projects in South Sudan: Achievements and challenges.
UNOPS, in coordination with IOM, have concluded a three-year "Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project" (ECRP) in South Sudan. The project, funded by the World Bank, started in 2020 and ends in 2024. It aimed to improve access to basic infrastructure and strengthen community institutions in 20 selected counties of South Sudan. Radio Miraya's in conversation with: 1. Dominic ...
46m Jul 03, 2024
46m
2773: "Continue welcoming refugees" - Top UNHCR official appeals to South Sudan communities
South Sudan opened its doors to refugees, becoming a place of refuge for those who are fleeing the war in the neighbouring Sudan. Thousands have crossed the borders, joining many more from other countries, and various communities across the country have welcomed refugees. On this year's World Refugee Day, UNHCR Deputy Country Representative, Juliette Murekeyisoni appreciates the community of Go...
4m Jul 01, 2024
4m
2772: UNHCR Regional Director: Reflections on establishing sustainable livelihoods for refugees in South Sudan
On his visit to South Sudan, Regional Director of the UNHCR for East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes, met refugees who are determined to change their lives. Mamadou Dian Balde speaks about the initiatives that are implemented by the agencis through donor support to establish sustainable livelihoods. Balde highlights that countries that are hosting refugees need support from the international...
21m Jun 30, 2024
21m
2771: 18 Years of Miraya: Bentiu Journalist Reflects on the Impact of Accurate News for Vulnerable Communities
As Radio Miraya turns 18, we hear from Chondok Magei Reat, a long-time listener and radio journalist, who also serves as the state coordinator for the Unity State Union of Journalists. Reat says Miraya typifies news platforms that serve communities and enable people to build trust in the news ecosystem.
5m Jun 27, 2024
5m
2770: Working Together: Improving Equine Welfare and Healthcare Systems, Livelihoods and Resilience of Equine Dependent Communities
Guests: - Dr. Kevin Miheso: Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF-Suisse) Country Director. - Dr. Agol Kwai: National Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries' Director General. - Juru Rose: Project Officer: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
38m Jun 26, 2024
38m
2769: 2024 Peace Perception Survey
Most of South Sudanese who participated in the 2024 Peace Perception survey say that they expect elections to be held in December this year. The research also suggests that about fifty per cent of participants have concerns about electoral fraud and possible violence. One of the authors is doctor Jan Pospisil.
8m Jun 26, 2024
8m
2768: ROUNDTABLE: Increasing women's political participation in South Sudan
"Politics is not bad. It's about facing challenges. Resolving problems is women's work." Women legislators are inc conversation with Miraya's Sani Martin on increasing women's participation. The parliamentarians reflect on the challenges that women face in joining and staying resilient in political organisations.
1hr 51m Jun 22, 2024
1hr 51m
2767: NATIONWIDE: Governments' political will to end conflicts a priority for refugees to resettle
#WithRefugees As the world marks 2024 World Refugee Day, conflicts continue displacing thousands across the globe. More people are finding themselves with a refugee status, needing help for security and stable livelihoods. On this episode of Nationwide, we discuss the refugee needs in South Sudan. For over a year, the country has experienced an influx of refugees and returnees fleeing the war i...
48m Jun 21, 2024
48m
2766: MBS. World Refugee Day: Durable Solutions
Guests: 1. Debora Camaione: EU Programme Manager 2. Gagy Abdelnaby: IOM Programme Manager
15m Jun 21, 2024
15m
2765: European Union's Sudan crisis response crucial to the South Sudan humanitarian situation: Diplomat
"Refugees and displaced people are part of the solution and not the problem." The Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union in South Sudan speaks on the interventions that they are implementing through partners to comprehensively foster self-reliance of refugees and displaced people the country. Lothar Jaschke tells Radio Miraya that they also extend the support to building the resili...
16m Jun 21, 2024
16m
2765: Bride Price in South Sudan: An Evidence Based Conversation on the Cultural Practice
Bride price is South Sudan is tied to long existing cultures and customs of the diverse communities. However, the issue is much more complex as there are negative practices that emerge from the way in which marriage, bride price and entitlement tend to affect women within marital arrangements. UNFPA working with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare are having a conversation on a res...
17m Jun 20, 2024
17m
2764: WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Development initiatives supporting refugees in South Sudan
As the global community marks World Refugee Day, in South Sudan, several crises are increasing the numbers of displaced persons. The war in the neighbouring Sudan has forced many to cross into South Sudan. Conflict and floods in South Sudan continue to displace thousands of people. In the programme, European Union's Head of Cooperation Gabriel Leonte, UNHCR Assistant Representative for Protecti...
18m Jun 20, 2024
18m
2763: Floods in South Sudan: A Crisis and Opportunity - UN Climate Advisor
Many parts of South Sudan are anticipating unprecedented floods. Authorities in Uganda say levels in Lake Victoria levels have gone up and they will be releasing water. Downstream in South Sudan, this is expected to trigger flooding. The IGAD Climate Prediction Centre has forecast intensified rainfall in the region, further raising the risk of flood occurrence. In places like Bentiu, in the pas...
11m Jun 18, 2024
11m
2762: Cleaning the Nile River and preserving aquatic resources
The Nile River is the lifeline of many across the East African region and beyond. IGAD is implementing a project that aims at improving the aquatic ecosystems and helping member states to harness the returns of the "blue economy." In South Sudan, IGAD supported by the Swedish International development and Cooperation Agency (SIDA) is partnering with the Juba City Council on a cleaning campaign ...
21m Jun 17, 2024
21m
2761: South Sudanese supply companies falling victim to fake NGO scams
South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission – RRC has issued a warning to the public and supply companies to do their due diligence through RRC, before responding to tenders advertised on NGO Forum. The RRC says it has so far received reports of possible scams from over 16 supply companies. These scams are reportedly perpetrated by suspected organized criminals who operate as registered NG...
16m Jun 13, 2024
16m
2760: Pakistani Peacekeepers Prepare for Flooding in South Sudan's Unity State
As South Sudan braces for record flooding, areas like Bentiu, which haven't seen floodwaters recede since 2021, are most at risk. For the past several months, Pakistani peacekeepers in Bentiu have been working  to prepare for what could potentially set a new record high for water levels in Unity State. Pakistani Flood Officer, Captain Waseem Hussnain, expressed confidence in their preparations.
8m Jun 13, 2024
8m
2760: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Real-SPLM leader calls for a comprehensive peace plan
The leader of the Real-SPLM opposition group, Pa’gan Amum is proposing the adoption of a comprehensive plan to achieve lasting peace in South Sudan. Amum also acknowledges collective responsibility for the problems being faced in the country and says the time has come to move on and focus on building peace. He spoke to Miraya’s Sani Martin in Nairobi, on the sidelines of the high-level mediatio...
8m Jun 13, 2024
8m
2759: USG and ASG Joint Visit to South Sudan
Guest: - Christian Saunders: Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - Najla Nassif Palma: Victims' Rights Advocate
23m Jun 12, 2024
23m
2758: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Mediators should continue engaging the opposition to join the talks - Kuel Aguer Kuel
The former Governor of Northern Bahr-El-Ghazal State, also Head of Delegation for the People Coalition for Civil Action says they are concerned by the absence of other opposition leaders at the talks. Kuel Aguer Kuel tells Radio Miraya's Sani Martin that General Thomas Cirilo, the leader of the National Salvation Front, General Simon Gatwech from the SPLM Kitgwang group in the Nairobi Peace tal...
7m Jun 10, 2024
7m
2757: Nairobi Peace Talks: The Role of Faith Based Groups
Guest: - Archbishop Moses Deng Bol - Peace Envoy for South Sudan Council of Churches
13m Jun 10, 2024
13m
2756: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Women's Participation in the Mediation Process
A women representative at the high-level mediation talks in Nairobi is calling for the inclusion of more women in the process. Nagomoro Bridget, from the South Sudan women's block raises concerns that there are less than ten women in the delegations.
10m Jun 10, 2024
10m
2755: Nightime raids in Mankien linked to Terchoung forces
Residents of Mankien say their town is being raided during the night by armed youth they claim are part of the Terchoung militia, loyal to former Unity State Governor Dr. Joseph Monytuil. Businessman Kumthin Maoal Gai told Miraya that the crime spree began after Monytuil was ousted from office after 11 years in government. More robberies have been reported on the roads leading out of Mankien. ...
4m Jun 09, 2024
4m
2754: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Commitments must be implemented - Joseph Madak Both Wuol
Chief Negotiator of the UDRM/A, Joseph Madak Both Wuol tells Radio Miraya that the current peace process is about implementing all the parties' commitments.
14m Jun 08, 2024
14m
2753: Youth Forum - Nairobi Talks Youth Delegates: "It's time for South Sudan leaders to put people first"
Recorded live in Nairobi at the venue of the Tumaini Initiative, the High-Level Mediation for South Sudan, we delve into the expected outcomes of the talks from the perspectives of young people in South Sudan. Guests: Geoffery Duke - Stakeholder and Delegate of South Sudan Civil Society Forum. Manasse Mathiang - Stakeholder and Delegate of South Sudan Civil Society Forum, People's Coalition f...
1hr 12m Jun 08, 2024
1hr 12m
2752: Nairobi Peace Talks: Taking stock of the mediation process?
It's been one month since the Tumaini Initiative commenced in Nairobi, Kenya. The initiative, a high-level mediation process, brings together the South Sudan government, hold-out opposition groups that are not part of the peace agreement, and civil society. On this episode of Roundtable, Sani Martin and the guests talk about the issues that have been discussed and the direction of the talks. Gu...
1hr 56m Jun 08, 2024
1hr 56m
2751: SPECIAL ENVOY MATHOM: "We are willing to change"
Head of the government delegation at the Nairobi Tumaini Peace Initiative reassures that 'this will be the last time the people of South Sudan are negotiating peace outside their country.' In a statement on Friday, Special Envoy Albino Mathom Ayuel said the country's leaders are 'ready and willing to change' in the interest of peace. Special Envoy Mathom was addressing the delegates during a ...
2m Jun 08, 2024
2m
2750: NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER: "We Expect More From the Talks"
Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister, Espen Barthe Eide, addressed the High-Level Mediation Talks for South Sudan in Nairobi on Friday. Foreign Minister Eide recounted the long cordial history and similarities the people of Norway share with South Sudan, right from the liberation struggle to Independence and onwards. The Foreign Minister sounded ‘disappointment’ at the trajectory of events and ...
9m Jun 08, 2024
9m
2749: MBS: Food Safety Day
Guest: - Stella Juan - Acting Director of Quality Assurance in Bureau of Standards
9m Jun 07, 2024
9m
2748: Malaria vaccines are safe: UNICEF
The UN children's agency (UNICEF) is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children against malaria when the vaccination campaign opens up in July. The call follows the arrival of  645,000 doses of R21 malaria vaccines, expected to be rolled out to 28 counties with the highest malaria burden in the country. UNICEF South Sudan officials, Immunisation Specialist, Patti Samuel and Social and Beha...
22m Jun 03, 2024
22m
2747: The Importance of Peacekeeping: Lessons from South Sudan
For over 70 years, peacekeepers have been protecting the lives of hundreds of millions of vulnerable people and creating conditions for lasting peace. Peacekeepers actively prevent conflict, establish relations for de-escalation of tension and strengthen security and institutions. In South Sudan, peacekeepers are tasked with the mandate of protecting civilians, creating conditions conducive to ...
42m May 31, 2024
42m
2746: South Sudan: Importance of MultilateralismOffice of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
South Sudan is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the East African Community, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. On this episode of Democracy in Action, we look at the importance of multilateralism on democracy, we get understand the role of IGAD and the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy. The guests joining Lucy Kiden are David Kwaje, IGAD Head of Missi...
45m May 30, 2024
45m
2745: South Sudan's next generation of top models
The search for South Sudan's next top model is on in Juba. Creative Director, Joram Muzira, at JORAM MODEL MANAGEMENT in Uganda, a powerhouse in the fashion industry known for discovering and nurturing talent is currently on an African tour to scout for the next generation of top models. Joram has traveled across the continent and he is in South Sudan.
7m May 30, 2024
7m
2744: Roundtable: Status of preparedness for the Looming floods in South Sudan
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has indicated that several countries in the region, including South Sudan, must prepare for heavy rains that are expected to cause flooding. Certain regions of the country have been significantly affected by #floods for several years, while others have experienced #drought. These natural disasters have profoundly impacted the livelih...
1hr 55m May 25, 2024
1hr 55m
2743: South Sudan Bar Association: Lawyers seek a stronger regulatory body
As elections of the South Sudan Bar Association loom, legal professionals say the bar must be reorganised to entrench good governance and promote rule of law. Advocates John Kelei and John Kon Deng say having a strengthened regulatory body will protect the lawyers and their clients in the delivery of justice.
16m May 23, 2024
16m
2742: International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: Increasing Awareness and Enhancing Access to Maternal Healthcare in South Sudan
As the world marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, health professionals in South Sudan say awareness is key in avoiding women suffering from the condition that affects maternal health. Reverend Janet Michael, Director of Nursing and Midwifery at the national Ministry of Health, and Manuela Modong, a Gender, Youth and Women's Health practitioner with AMREF Health Africa are in co...
21m May 23, 2024
21m
2742: Peacemakers - The Work of UNMISS Civil Affairs Division in Bor, Jonglei
Khalif Farah, Civil Affairs Officer in Bor tells Radio Miraya that the UN Mission has collaborated with diverse social actors to bring together communities that have been in conflict in the Jonglei region. Communities that have not had dialogue for a long period are back in conversations on peace. The discussions are extending to livestock trade as a way of fostering peaceful relations among th...
35m May 22, 2024
35m
2741: ROUNDTABLE: The Roles of Youth in Nation-Building and Democratic Transition in South Sudan
Guests: Hon.  Dr. Joseph Geng Akech: Minister of Youth and Sports Adv. Ramadhan Mogga: Chairperson, National Youth & Sports Council Adv. Gabriel Mading Apach: Chairperson, Preparatory Committee Adv. Ajang Duot Aj
2hr May 18, 2024
2hr
2740: High-Level Mediation for South Sudan in Nairobi: Leader of the Real-SPLM, Pagan Amum
5m May 16, 2024
5m
2739: High-Level Mediation for South Sudan in Nairobi: Chief mediator, Gen. Lazarus Sumbeiywo
6m May 16, 2024
6m
2738: High-Level Mediation for South Sudan in Nairobi: Special Envoy, Albino Mathom
4m May 16, 2024
4m
2737: High-Level Mediation for South Sudan in Nairobi: Civil Society Representative, Ayak Chol Deng Alak
6m May 16, 2024
6m
2736: Parliamentary oversight on government critical for debt management and accountability
Economic analyst James Boboya says the passing of the Public Financial Accountability 2011, Amendment Bill will be a huge step toward ensuring proper use of resources in the country. The bill will ensure that all loans are approved by Parliament. Mr. Boboya says over 2 billion worth of loans are unacconted for due to lack of proper debt data management. He says once the bills is passed, there w...
16m May 15, 2024
16m