2808: DanChurchAid: Addressing Humanitarian Needs for Displaced People in South Sudan Through the Support of the EU
South Sudan has received over returnees and refugees since the outbreak of the Sudan crisis in April 2024. Both displaced people arriving in the country as well as the host communities in which they settle need help -food, medicine, shelter and protection. The European Union is offering humanitarian assistance to people who are affected by displacement through DanChurchAid. DanChurchAid and its...
17m Aug 28, 2024
17m
2807: NATIONWIDE: Mediating Nasir County Conflict for Lasting Coexistence
Parliamentarians representing Upper Nile State’s Nasir County in the National Legislative Assembly plan to embark on a peace mission to restore calm in the area.  This follows confrontations between armed youth and members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) a week ago, leaving three army officers dead. Tensions between SSPDF and the locals armed youth have been attributed to lac...
46m Aug 27, 2024
46m
2805: Health and Wellness: Understanding Anemia
When there is a shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin, the body's cells do not find enough oxygen, and this causes symptoms of anemia. There are many types of anemia, and each type has a different cause. It may be a deficiency of some vitamins, such as iron or folic B-12, or a blood problem. Dr Bino Andrea Ahmed is a Digestive System and Liver Disease Specialist and Lecturer at the College ...
42m Aug 27, 2024
42m
2806: Nationwide. TRI-SS with Community Led Monitoring, Advocating for HIV Support in South Sudan
Guests: - -Tobijo Denis Sokiri: Technical Adviser - Adong Irene: SLM Supervisor Community Led Monitoring - Langetio Faith Lagu: SLM Supervisor Community Led Monitoring
42m Aug 26, 2024
42m
2805: From Floods to Food Security: WHH concludes agricultural project in Unity State
Welt Hunger Hilfe South Sudan has just concluded a five-year project that responds to the needs to rebuild livelihoods in the flood-prone Rukbona area of Unity State. The 2021 floods destroyed farmlands, homes and the means of livelihoods, leaving people without land for cultivation and pastures. WHH supported the people through the tough times by re-establishing cultivation through multi-crop ...
9m Aug 26, 2024
9m
2804: Democracy in Action: Prioritizing Women Protection in South Sudan
Guests: - Sheila B Keetharuth: Senior Women's Protection Advisor at UNMISS - Josephine Chandiru - Executive Director for Steward Women
43m Aug 26, 2024
43m
2803: Painting the Path Home: Artist Captures the Precarious Returnee Journeys from Khartoum
The war in Sudan has displaced millions. Like thousands of South Sudanese who lived in Sudan, Jumma Moris Morino had to trek back to his ancestral land. He was not born in South Sudan; he had lived all his life in Khartoum, where he was born. The journey from Khartoum to Juba is not an easy one, and he has decided to tell it the best way he knows how—through fine art on canvas. An exhibition is...
24m Aug 24, 2024
24m
2802: Roundtable: Commodity Price Stabilization in South Sudan
The focus of this week's Roundtable is the government's efforts to stabilize market prices in response to the skyrocketing costs across the country. According to a June 2024 World Bank report, South Sudan is currently the country most severely affected by food inflation, making it the nation with the highest food prices in the world. This has put immense strain on citizens, many of whom are s...
1hr 53m Aug 24, 2024
1hr 53m
2801: MBS. Industry Session: Enhancing Orthopedic Care in South Sudan
Guest: - Dr Yak Nak
15m Aug 23, 2024
15m
2800: Nationwide. Stabilization Recovery and Resilience Unit Campaign: Empowering Youth, harnessing Digital Literacy for Sustainable Development
Guests: - Daniel Kir - Team Leader, UNDP - Hon. Deborah Akech - Undersecretary Ministry of Youth - Fauzia Haji -  Principal Country Program Officer African Development Bank - Cissy Apiyo - Beneficiary
44m Aug 22, 2024
44m
2799: Crime Watch. Cattle Raiding: A Barrier to Community Integration
Guest: -  Police Advisor Florence Danielle Lambiel - UNMISS -  Police Advisor Ahia Stephen Rumisha - UNMISS -  Lt. Angelo Amlual Aok - National Police Service -  WO. Fhilba Luka Dumba - National Police Service
41m Aug 22, 2024
41m
2798: Crime Watch. Cattle Raiding: A Barrier to Economic Transformation
Guests: - PA Abubaker Musiho:  Anti-Cattle Raiding Unit at UNMISS - Florence Danielle Lambiel: Anti Cattle Raiding Unit at UNMISS - Lt Angelo Malual Akok: Coordinator of Transhumance Directorate of Border and Live Stock Police. - S/M Mercy Yar:  NPS- Directorate of Border and Livestock Police
36m Aug 19, 2024
36m
2797: Nationwide: The UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Humanitarian Affairs Minister Discuss the Humanitarian Situation in South Sudan
46m Aug 15, 2024
46m
2796: Health and Wellness: Battling Tuberculosis in South Sudan
In this episode of Health and Wellness Joana Poni focuses on tuberculosis in South Sudan. She is in conversation with Kajamsuk Abdalla Moyi, a pulmonology specialist at the Juba Teaching Hospital.
45m Aug 15, 2024
45m
2795: Mobile court brings peace, justice and security in Unity State: Governor Top
The mobile court deployed in Bentiu has tried and concluded various cases. Unity State Governor Riek Biem Top commends the court for bringing justice to the communities, stating that it has improved security and peace in the area. The Governor also told Radio Miraya that he has banned early and child marriage. The mobile court was deployed by the national judiciary with support from UNMISS.
9m Aug 15, 2024
9m
2794: Nationwide: Navigating the 2018 Revitalized Agreement ahead of South Sudan's Elections
Guests: - Major General Charles Tai Gituai: Chairperson of RJMEC Ambassador
42m Aug 13, 2024
42m
2793: Nationwide. IYD: How does the government address Local Challenges of Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs Digital Innovation?
Guest: - Richard Ring Kuach Malek: Technical Manager, South Sudan Robotics Association - Jackline Romano: Director of Library - Ministry of Culture
41m Aug 12, 2024
41m
2792: ROUNDTABLE: Impact of Conflict on Food Production and Livelihoods in South Sudan
In the period of relative peace in South Sudan, increased agricultural yields have been realised. In this episode of Roundtable, we focus on how South Sudan can leverage on peace to be self-sustainable in food production. What agricultural policies need to be put in place for the country to transform the sector? In the studio, Sani Martin is in conversation with: Meshack Malo, UN Food and Agr...
1hr 52m Aug 12, 2024
1hr 52m
2791: Nationwide: UNMISS support to National Police with the Election Security Action Plan
Guests: - Darren Scott Nance - Principal Electoral Affairs Officer - Electoral Affairs Division within UNMISS - Christine Fossen - Police Commissioner - UNPOL within UNMISS
42m Aug 09, 2024
42m
2790: Sahha w Afyah: MPOX (Monkeypox): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
 Jack Gatluak: Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Consultant at Juba Teaching Hospital
43m Aug 08, 2024
43m
2789: Ministry of Peace Building: Advocating for Peace and Reconciliation Among the Local Communities.
Guests: Hon. Pia Philip - Under Secretary Ministry of Peace Building
46m Aug 06, 2024
46m
2788: Roundtable: The Role of Sports in Promoting National Identity and Unity
Over 70 % of the South Sudanese population is said to be of the youth age bracket. The history of protracted civil wars in the country has record of majority of youth involvement in the negative developments that include among others political violent, inter-communal conflicts, cattle rustling and other crimes. During conflict, the youth are the most fragmented entity without any value that ide...
1hr 56m Aug 03, 2024
1hr 56m
2787: NationWide: World Heritage Listing Process for South Sudan's Migration Landscape
44m Jul 26, 2024
44m
2786: Democracy In Action: Climate change and Governance
45m Jul 25, 2024
45m
2785: Know Your Rights: The Universal Periodic Review, Working Towards the Realization of Human Rights in South Sudan
38m Jul 25, 2024
38m
2784: Nationwide: R-JMEC Updates on Implementation of the R-ARCSS
With about eight months to the end of the transition period in the country as per 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) a body mandated to monitor the implementation of the agreement released its quarterly report for the period of 1st April to June 30th on the st...
46m Jul 25, 2024
46m
2783: Health and Wellness: How to Prevent and Treat Stomach Ulcers
On Radio Miraya’s Health and Wellness program, we discussed stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, a common health issue affecting many people nationwide. These painful sores develop on the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine and can significantly impact one's quality of life if left untreated. During the program, Dr. Jack Gatluak covered the causes and risk fa...
44m Jul 18, 2024
44m
2782: MBS. Launching a Nationwide Rollout of the R21 Malaria Vaccine
Guest: - Michael Mesfin: UNICEF Immunisation Specialist
10m Jul 17, 2024
10m
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