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
2230: USAID Policy LINK - Jeffery Campbell
Policy LINK was a three-year $7,610,000 USAID-funded activity implemented by DAI in USAID's resilience focus zone of Wau, Jur River, Akobo, Budi and Kapoeta North. The program ended in December 2022. The program helped strengthen local communities to build agency, prioritize needs, and foster resilience through collaboration and joint planning.  In the radio interview, the Chief of Party of Po...
7m Mar 24, 2023
7m
2229: Business Forum. Yusuph Ngenya & Augustina Alexander
A business forum held in Juba for two days with the participation of Tanzania. Yesterday in Nationwide episode, our guests Yusuph Ngenya from Tanzania Bureau of Standards and Augustina Alexander from University of Dar es Salam spoke to Miraya about the importance of this forum.
35m Mar 23, 2023
35m
2228: Where's the promise?
A video has been making rounds on social media featuring a group of children singing passionately about the future they want for South Sudan.  The video by the young girls and boys singing the song - “Where is the promise”, has been widely shared on Facebook, WhatsApp, twitter and Tik Tok. Today, Radio Miraya, was happy to host these children and their teachers, in our studio for the Breakfast ...
24m Mar 23, 2023
24m
2227: Working together. Joy Festo
“Seeing my mother struggling day and night without resting just to provide my needs and school fees motivated me to study hard and to obtain my certificate in medicine”. In today’s episode of “Working Together” you can listen to an inspiring story about #SouthSudanese lady who studied medicine, and then became an active member in the community trying to help people.
39m Mar 22, 2023
39m
2226: Basketball Women's Team. Keji Charity
This year, South Sudan Women’s basketball team made history when they got their first win against Rwanda in FIBA zone 5 women’s Afro Basket Qualifiers.
12m Mar 22, 2023
12m
2225: World Water Day - Dennis Mwanza, Chief of Party in USAID
Today is World Water Day and the focus for this year is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.
8m Mar 22, 2023
8m
2224: UN Special Coordinator visiting South Sudan - Christian Saunders
The UN Special Coordinator on improving the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse, Christian Saunders says the organization is training community leaders, women, and youth on prevention of sexual and reporting procedures. During his stay in the country, Saunders is to meet with several governments, UN officials, and travel to Malakal, the Upper Nile State.
22m Mar 22, 2023
22m
2223: Violence Attack on 100 WFP trucks - WFP Country Director
The Humanitarian Community in SouthSudan has condemned the attack on a convoy of more than 100 World Food Program trucks transporting food and other humanitarian assistance in Uror last Friday. This recurring act of violence disrupting the delivery of life-saving assistance.
4m Mar 21, 2023
4m
2222: Rumbek Demolition of houses - Town Mayor Peter Maliap Chieny
Local authorities in Rumbek Town have started a demolition exercise to break down structures located on land belonging to Rumbek National Secondary School. The mayor of Rumbek town, Peter Maliap Chieny, says those affected were given eviction notices last year, but have not responded to the directive to leave the land.
8m Mar 21, 2023
8m
2221: UNMAS Interview about Wau Incident / Fran O’Grady & Zehrudin Sukanovic
Two kids are still receiving treatment in a hospital in Wau after eleven people lost their lives in a tragic accident in Jebel-Mille area of Jur river County in Western Bahr El Ghazal state.
15m Mar 21, 2023
15m
2220: Peace and Reconciliation Forum
A weeklong forum, supported by UNMISS Civil Affairs Section in Bentiu and organised to discuss how to end the cycle of revenge killing in Guit County of Unity State, have called for reconciliation and peaceful solutions for community issues. Over fifteen people have been killed in the recent revenge killing related incidents bringing great concerns to the community of Guit and Unity State at la...
6m Mar 20, 2023
6m
2219: Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign - Immunization Manager George Legge
The Ministry of Health, with the support of UNICEF, WHO and other partners, started a nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. The vaccination campaign started on 14th of March and will continue to the 20th, targeting around 1.3 million people across the country.
6m Mar 20, 2023
6m
2218: CTDSS calls for more sensitization on the negative effects of climate.
The Conflict Transformation for Development of South Sudan CTDSS has called for more sensitization and action on the negative effects of climate. CTDSS representative Robert Ruai says ordinary South Sudanese will be heavily affected if nothing is done about climate change. He said South Sudan has enough fertile land capable of making the country a food basket for the East African region. He ex...
6m Mar 20, 2023
6m
2217: The Roundtable: Youth in political parties and their role in the implementation of the peace agreement.
1hr 50m Mar 18, 2023
1hr 50m
2216: Tragic UXO incident around Jebel Mella - UNMISS spokesperson Linda Tom
A tragic accident in which eleven children lost their lives in Western Bahr el-Ghazal was reported through the UNMISS hotline. On the other hand this week the United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan until the 15th of March 2024. UNMISS spokesperson Linda Tom talked to Miraya about these subjects.
12m Mar 17, 2023
12m
2215: Feature news story - Life condition in TiapTiap Payam of Cueiebet County
The health crisis in Tiap Tiap Payam of Cueibet County is deteriorating. So far, malaria has killed thirty-five children and twelve have died during childbirth due to a lack of proper health facility. Healthcare facilities and passable roads to evacuate the patients to Cueibet county. Tiap-Tiap Payam has one Primary Health Care Unit and nine primary schools operating under the trees with eight ...
6m Mar 16, 2023
6m
2214: South Sudan Representative Akuei Bona Malwal
The United Nations Security Council have decided to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one year. South Sudan’s representative Akuei Bona Malwal, expressed that the protection of civilians is very important, and the humanitarian needs of the people must be met. He emphasized that the efforts must be made towards establishing a sustainable peace, ensuring economi...
7m Mar 16, 2023
7m
2213: Rwandan police officers received peacekeepers’ medals /Police Commissioner Christine Fossen
Rwandan police officers serving as part of UNMISS in Malakal, Upper Nile State have received peacekeepers’ medals for their dedication to peace in South Sudan. Our  talked to UNMISS Police Commissioner Christine Fossen who attended the medal parade and met with police officers on behalf of the SRSG.
5m Mar 16, 2023
5m
2212: Action plan for conflict related sexual violence/ Sulafa Hassan and Emmanuelle Primo
This week, “Kalam Niswan” episode discussed the action plan of conflict related sexual violence, and we hosted two members from the “Joint Implementation Committee” which was formed to put the plan into action.  Learn more about this work plan by listening to full episode with our guests the Co-chair of the Committee, Sulafa Hassan, and Member of the Committee, Emmanuelle Primo.
44m Mar 15, 2023
44m
2211: SSNPS’ Action Plan to address Conflict Related Sexual Violence - UNMISS senior women’s protection advisor
An event is taking place in the capital Juba aimed at discussing the implementation of the SSNPS’ Action Plan to address Conflict Related Sexual Violence.
10m Mar 15, 2023
10m
2210: UNOPS and EU investing into the country’s infrastructure and road network
The European Union in South Sudan continues to assist the government and people by investing into the country’s infrastructure and road network. More about these important projects in this interview with the EU’s Head of Cooperation Gabriel Leonte and William Muchira of UNOPS.
9m Mar 15, 2023
9m