2280: Nationwide Campaign to end Harmful Cultural Practices .MBS
A consortium for Sustainable development and Relief Organization has devised a nationwide campaign to end harmful cultural practices. This follows the tragic story of a teenage girl whose eyes were mutilated by her father for refusing a forced marriage. Gender Activist Mark Peter, Gender officer Judith Donga Thomas who spoke to Sebit Wiliam about this campaign.
19m Apr 24, 2023
19m
2279: Chinese Language Day. Simon Anthony. MBS
20th of April 2023 marks the 13th United Nations Chinese Language Day, under the theme of “Chinese Language: Together for a Bright Future”.  The day is a great contribution towards celebrating multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official working languages throughout the UN.
8m Apr 20, 2023
8m
2278: Kalam Niswan. Grassroots Network
42m Apr 19, 2023
42m
2277: UNMISS Child Protection training. Chief of Unit Alfred Orono Orono
UNMISS Child Protection Unit is hosting a training workshop for SSPDF Unified Command, Division and Specialized Unit Commanders from across the states, the training held in Juba. More about this workshop in this interview with Chief of the Child Protection Unit.
7m Apr 19, 2023
7m
2276: Chief Superintendent. MBS
 As a country that is transitioning from conflict to sustainable peace, South Sudan plays host to people of different nationalities who have committed themselves to help this nation navigate through that difficult path. Among these people are those coming from countries with similar background as that of South Sudan and have had an opportunity to experience both environments. Chief Superintende...
13m Apr 19, 2023
13m
2275: Climate Change project UNDP & SS GOV
The Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Development Programme UNDP have embarked on a project aimed at Strengthening the Capacity of the Government and Communities to Adapt to ClimateChange. The five-year project will focus on establishing three components to address current and future impacts of Climate Change.
17m Apr 19, 2023
17m
2274: Malaria app. Artificial Intelligence MBS
“The device can detect malaria without blood” Torpuot Majiok, a South Sudanese Computer Engineer who invented an Artificial Intelligence application, that instantly test for malaria.
10m Apr 18, 2023
10m
2273: fighting in Sudan and its impact on South Sudan.Nationwide.James Okuk
In this episode of Nationwide, Sani Martin sits down with Political Analyst Dr. James Okuk, to discuss the conflict in Sudan and its implications on South Sudan. Okuk says South Sudan should intervene in the peace initiative. Listen in.
47m Apr 18, 2023
47m
2272: Youth Forum. ECOSOC Youth Forum
In Today’s episode of the Youth Forum, Peter Okello talks about “South Sudan Youth representation to the ECOSOC Youth Forum". He features State minister for Information, culture, youth and sports Sarah Akuot, Youth Delegate and Speaker at Round table of the SDG9 Grace Gaso, UN YOUTH Delegate Mary Nartiso and UN YOUTH Lemi Emmanuel.
1hr 37m Apr 17, 2023
1hr 37m
2271: Status of IDPs and Refugees -Minister Humanitarian Affairs Albino Atak. DIA
 In today’s episode of Democracy in Action, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak sat down with Lucy Kiden to discuss the “Status and Future of South Sudan's Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees”.
43m Apr 17, 2023
43m
2270: Political Analyst Andrea Mach. Sudan Conflict MBS
“Sudan is very important neighbor to us and any war in Sudan will not be good news for us in South Sudan” political analyst Andrea Mach says. Mach analyze the current situation in Sudan and the implications of the ongoing conflict.
10m Apr 17, 2023
10m
2269: Peace Begins with me. MBS
The United Nations outreach unit in collaboration with the School of Art at the University of Juba are hosting a Peace Begins with Me art competition in South Sudan. The best pieces will be displayed outside the entrance to the Under-Secretary General’s office at the United Nations Head Quarter in New York.
9m Apr 17, 2023
9m
2268: Rift Valley Institute. Women's Research grants.MBS
The Rift Valley Institute announced the second call for proposals for the South Sudan Women’s Research Network Grant. The grant supports women's research capacity and networks in South Sudan.
11m Apr 17, 2023
11m
2267: 100 Million US Dollars Needed for National Census
The National Bureau of Statistics recently released a new South Sudan Population Estimation Survey (PES) which estimated the country’s population at 12,444,018 million. The survey was met with mixed reactions with some questioning its accuracy saying it is meant for political machinations, while others have received it as a good starting point.
1hr 42m Apr 16, 2023
1hr 42m
2266: Media Forum - Hayat Deng and Peter Omojowk
In this episode of the Media Forum program, SSBC journalist Hayat Deng and Freelance journalist Peter Omojowk joined Abraham Malek to discuss and analyze the big stories of the week in the country.
46m Apr 14, 2023
46m
2265: Miss Little Africa. MBS
Last week, two beautiful South Sudanese girls, Burke Samantha 10-year-old and Poni Kate 7-year-old represented the country in the Little Mr. and Miss Africa Pageant. It’s an annual event that brings together children from 10 African countries, and the selected contestants compete in different groups, categorized by age. Poni Kate was named as Mini Miss Popularity, and Burke Samantha who contes...
11m Apr 14, 2023
11m
2264: IWM - Women in Tech. Youth Forum-Rachel Hakim
A unique episode of Youth forum program in the International Women's Day, with a special guest Rachel Hakim CEO of Hakim Empire and Tech Entrepreneur, for social media use.
30m Apr 13, 2023
30m
2263: Kalam Niswan. Violence Against Women
More than 10 girls are forced into marriage, every week in South Sudan and over 50% of all girls in the country are married before the age of 18 and just last week a 15-year-old girl in Tonj became the latest victim after her father gauged her eyes for refusing to comply with his requirement for her to marry. In this week Kalam Neswan program, hosted Barnaba Mark County Court Judge, Karima Ant...
45m Apr 12, 2023
45m
2262: South Sudan’s first multiparty general elections
The Road to the South Sudan’s first  multiparty general elections is moving closer and closer and some politicians including the incumbent president Salva Kiir have already raised their hands to contest for the top seat in the country. However, there are still several outstanding processes which must take place before South Sudanese get to choose their leader post-independence.
23m Apr 12, 2023
23m
2261: Fundraising drive underway for treatment of mutilated teenager
The Communications consultant for the newly formed South Sudanese Women United Against Violence and Abuse says they have raised closed to one thousand dollars for treatment for the 15-year-old girl whose eyes were mutilated after she refused an arranged marriage. The pressure group will bring the girl to Juba today for further treatment. They have called on well-wishers to donate money for her ...
5m Apr 12, 2023
5m
2260: Population Estimate Report, Scientifically Flawed
The Managing Director of the Sudd Institute Augustino Ting Mayai says the South Sudan’s just released population estimate report could have been done better. Mayai holds a Ph.D in Sociology with a concentration on demography and development from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He says the estimate is contested and it would be risky to use it for planning or development purposes.
47m Apr 11, 2023
47m
2259: Strike actions by university lecturers
President Kiir on Thursday directed the Ministry of Finance to pay February and March salary arrears and allowances to all Public Universities based on an updated salary scale. The Directive comes after lecturers and non-academic staffs from Bahr-El-Ghazal, Rumbek and Upper Nile Universities threatened to lay down their tools due to unpaid arrears. This is not the first time Lecturers and non...
1hr 53m Apr 08, 2023
1hr 53m
2258: IOM, Western Barh el-Ghazal state launch initiative on IDP durable solutions
A new project aimed at supporting Internally Displaced Persons to rebuild and lead normal lives has been launched in Western Barh el-Ghazal State. The 5m dollar project dubbed -- Roadmap to Displacements Solutions was launched yesterday by the the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Western Bahr el Ghazal government. The project will assist the IDPS opting for local integrati...
7m Apr 06, 2023
7m
2257: Public Invited for Health for All Marathon-Walk at the Weekend
On 7 April 2023 ̶ the World Health Day ̶  the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.  In South Sudan the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organ...
13m Apr 05, 2023
13m
2256: More than 20,000 young people to benefit from youth empowerment program
It is generally understood that youths play an important role in every country’s economy. However, in South Sudan, access to resources becomes a major hinderance to youth participation. For some youths in Wau, this narrative is like to change because USAID has launched a Youth Empowerment Program until 2026.
9m Apr 05, 2023
9m
2255: A new approach is needed to address issues affecting internally displaced persons.
That’s according to the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Special Advisor on Solutions to Internal Displacement, Robert Andrew Piper, who is currently on a visit to South Sudan. Assistant Secretary General Piper says the most effective approach should be led by the government through line ministries with combined efforts from other actors including humanitarians. Mr Piper returned from Wau y...
12m Apr 05, 2023
12m
2254: Soldiers vacate public Market in Yei River County following complaints by the locals.
SSPDF Soldiers who occupied a market in Yei have reportedly been relocated following complaints from residents in the area. Last week we received reports that SSPDF soldiers were stationed in Lutaya market in Yei town and were harassing and intimidating the local population at the public market. The story was aired on radio Miraya last week on Wednesday 22 March 2023 and we were able to reach ...
12m Apr 05, 2023
12m
2253: Victim of torture receives assistance From Well Wishers
If you have closely been following the Miraya Breakfast Show, you could remember the story of the young man whose arms were amputated over accusations of stealing a mobile phone. His life has never been the same again because he can no longer take care of himself, let alone provide for his family. But thanks to a group of well-wishers, who visited Atem’s Family over the weekend and donated so...
16m Apr 05, 2023
16m
2252: The Judicial Reform Committee begins consultative process to reform the Judiciary in South Sudan
The Judicial Reform Committee has begun a consultative process aimed at gathering views for the of the Judicial System in South Sudan.  The Judicial Reform Committee is a body mandated to reform the existing Judiciary in the country. Chairperson of Judicial Reform Committee Justice James Ogoola said the initial stage of the process targeted lawyers, women lawyers, advocates, traditional chiefs...
13m Apr 04, 2023
13m
2251: 16 million square meters of land remains uncleared of mines in South Sudan
Up to 16 million square meters of land remains uncleared of mines and unexploded ordnances across the country. This was revealed by the Danish Refugee Council – an organization involved in demining activities in commemoration of Mine Action Day today – commemorated annually on the 4th of April to raise awareness on the importance of eradicating land mines.  The Danish Refugee Council identifies...
12m Apr 04, 2023
12m
2250: Ministry of Education launches back to school campaign
The Ministry of General Education has launched a nationwide back to school campaign, targeting public schools across the country. The campaign is being done in collaboration with the Girls Education South Sudan program and follows concerns about a low turnup of pupils at the start of the new school term last month. The low numbers were registered after the ministry announced changes to the acad...
18m Apr 03, 2023
18m
2249: Mine Action Cannot Wait
Listen to Alex Mambo, a former deminer and musician who composed a song to raise awareness about the dangers of unexploded ordinances in the country.  The Song is meant to create awareness for children especially who are most vulnerable to unexploded ordinance as they often mistake them for toys.
15m Apr 03, 2023
15m
2248: Nationwide: key projects focusing on food security in South Sudan
This episode of Nationwide program, hosted representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security; the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and the United Nations Office of Project Services. The guests spoke about three key projects they have been implementing in South Sudan, namely: Emergency Locust Response Project, Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Project, and Prod...
44m Mar 30, 2023
44m
2247: Spotlight on Saima Nizami
46m Mar 30, 2023
46m
2246: Nationwide: National Unity Day 7th edition
Yesterday’s episode of Nationwide highlighted the National Unity Day on its 7th edition, the role of sports for peace and other important related issues, with the Director General of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports from Eastern Equatoria State Duku Wani Kute Joseph, Athletics coach from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Pabino Nyuol Joc Nyuol, and Volleyball player from Ruweng administrative ...
49m Mar 30, 2023
49m
2245: MBS: International Day of Zero waste
Today is the International Day of Zero waste. South Sudan continues to grapple with waste management due to many factors which include people’s attitude towards waste management and the lack of municipal waste collection.  According to UNEP’s first state of environment and outlook report 2018, the collection, transportation and final disposal of both solid and liquid waste are inefficient or no...
15m Mar 30, 2023
15m
2244: MBS: Chairperson SS Business community in Kenya Emmanuel Kachuol
As Kenya braces itself for another day of protests today, the South Sudanese business community in Kenya is considering alternative routes to get their goods into South Sudan. Representatives of the business community have identified Tanzania as a possible transit route to avoid the damages and losses that come with the anti-government protests. Chairperson of the South Sudan Business community...
10m Mar 30, 2023
10m
2243: Working together: Ways to improve GBV and Juvenile court’s role. Taban Oliver legal officer
In this episode of “Working together” program, Legal Aid officer with South Sudan Law Society, Taban Oliver sat down with Regina Gorle, to discuss challenges and ways to improve GBV and Juvenile court’s role, and the support offered to the court by law society.
42m Mar 29, 2023
42m
2242: Kalam Niswan: Dr Nyuei Peter
This episode of Kalam Niswan, discussed the role of family and women in educating generations and preventing bad habits in the society. The guest of this episode is doctor Nyuei Peter.
43m Mar 29, 2023
43m
2241: World Bank’s report Rising from the Depths: Water Security and Fragility in South Sudan
South Sudan has been ranked 7th in the world for share of total country population exposed to river floods, and the situation is expected to worsen under climate change. This is according to the 2023 World Bank’s report Rising from the Depths: Water Security and Fragility in South Sudan published on Monday. This morning the Undersecretary Ministry of water resources and Irrigation Emmanuel Lad...
33m Mar 29, 2023
33m
2240: Nationwide: Government Response to Humanitarian Needs. Minister Human Affairs
In Nationwide episode, Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Albino Akol emphasize that they are working out modalities which will help guarantee permanent safe passage of humanitarian aid. The ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management is holding a humanitarian coordination forum today, with all humanitarian actors in South Sudan, to coordinate smooth operations and identify best mecha...
47m Mar 29, 2023
47m
2239: Peace Makers. Jonglei state Cabinet Affairs Minister
In this episode of peace makers, Jonglei State Cabinet Affairs Minister Gordon Koang spoke to Miraya about the situation in Jonglei and Lou Nuer Community conference held in Juba.
41m Mar 28, 2023
41m
2238: Union of Teachers asking the government to provide the logistical support to implement free education
The Union of Teachers in South Sudan is asking the government to provide the logistical support needed to implement a Presidential directive for free education. The Interim Chairperson of the Union of Teachers in South Sudan, Garang Deng Kuol has welcomed the order that covers both primary and secondary school education and says the teachers will need support to translate the policy on ground.
10m Mar 28, 2023
10m
2237: President Speech In Parliament opening. Abraham
Abraham Kaul Nyuon analyze President's Salva Kiir speech, in the opening of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly.
21m Mar 28, 2023
21m
2236: UNMISS facilitated a peace rally in Pibor
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has continued supporting efforts aimed at attaining durable and sustainable peace in the country. Las week, the peacekeeping mission facilitated a peace rally in Pibor, headquarters of the Pibor Administrative Area. More details with Reuben Inaju, Head of UNMISS Community Outreach and Advocacy Unit.
13m Mar 28, 2023
13m
2235: Ways in which the financial sector can be reformed in SS
In today’s episode of Democracy in Action, Lucy Kiden discussed with her guest, ways in which the financial sector can be reformed in South Sudan. The economist and politician Dr Lual Deng is the guest of this episode.
44m Mar 27, 2023
44m
2234: Peace Message from Out of Hate Organization. Rebecca Agau
“I was born in the war, and I passed through a lot….my father decided to create harmony to create tolerance he actually didn’t take a revenge” Rebecca Agau from founder of “Out of Hate” Organization.
7m Mar 27, 2023
7m
2233: National exams updates - Simon Nyok examination Council
 Writing of examination has entered the second week today and expected to end by the 31st of March. Simon Nyok from National Examination Council, spoke to Miraya this morning.
6m Mar 27, 2023
6m
2232: The Round Table: Decentralization and constitutional making process.
This week’s edition of The Round Table looks at a survey which was recently conducted by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, soliciting citizens’ views on decentralization and constitutional making process. On the panel includes Lona James Elias, Executive Director Voice for Change; Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization and Hon. P...
1hr 54m Mar 25, 2023
1hr 54m
2231: Improving maternal and child health in South Sudan. UNICEF&British Embassy
South Sudan’s infant and maternal mortality rates have remained at worrying levels with 1 out of every 10 children born, dying before their fifth birthday. In addition, South Sudan has the highest rate of women dying due to pregnancy related complications with more than 1,000 women out of 100,000 live births dying due to pregnancy related causes. More details about challenges and Opportunities ...
18m Mar 24, 2023
18m