3233: Back to Learning: Youth Reporters Highlight Barriers Keeping Children Out of School
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Emmanuel spoke with UNICEF-supported young reporters Robert Richard and Nene Attif about the Back to Learning campaign and why many children, especially girls, are still out of school in South Sudan. They shared what they heard during door-to-door visits, including poverty, unemployment, unpaid civil servant salaries, and negative attitudes that keep girl...
14m Feb 19
14m
3232: Restoring Public Trust in South Sudan Through Accountability and Transparency
On Democracy in Action, host Sani Martin, live from Juba, spoke with independent advocate John Gerry and UNMISS rule of law officer Nyinypiu Rekeboam Madit about rebuilding public trust in South Sudan through stronger accountability and transparency under the rule of law. The guests noted that the 2011 Transitional Constitution establishes the separation of powers, public financial accountabili...
41m Feb 19
41m
3231: Electricity Lights Up Nimule
Radio Miraya’s Community Conversations Hot Talk was hosted by Moyo Jacob Felix and Viola Elias, focusing on a major milestone in Eastern Equatoria State: Nimule town receiving electricity for the first time, with power imported from Uganda. The hosts were joined in the studio by Joseph Gama, Chairperson of the Madi Community, and online by Caesar Longa, Mayor of Nimule Municipality. The discuss...
1hr 20m Feb 19
1hr 20m
3230: South Sudan Pushes for the Recognition of the Boma and Badingala Migratory Landscape as World Heritage
On the Nationwide Discussion Hour on Radio Miraya, host Gabriel Shadar spoke with Amer Madol Majak, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Culture, Museums and National Heritage, Becu Thomas, UNESCO National Professional Officer for Culture, and Mr. Baya Philip Brown, Executive Director in the Office of the Director General at the Wildlife Service, about South Sudan’s push to secure international re...
46m Feb 19
46m
3229: South Sudan Parliament Opens Public Hearings on 2024 to 2025 Budget and Finance Bill
South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly has opened a two day public hearing on the finance bill and the draft budget for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, bringing together officials, state representatives, civil society, and taxpayers to debate measures aimed at economic recovery amid shrinking fiscal space. Discussions focused on aligning national and state revenue systems, using tariffs to p...
7m Feb 13
7m
3228: World Radio Day Spotlight: University of Juba FM Set to Boost Journalism Training
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Emmanuel marked World Radio Day by celebrating radio’s role in informing, educating, and connecting communities across South Sudan, while spotlighting the revival of the University of Juba radio station as a boost for media training and future broadcasting. He was joined by Rebecca Lorins, Dean of the School of Journalism, Media and Communication Studies ...
25m Feb 13
25m
3227: Epilepsy Awareness in South Sudan: Breaking Myths, Reducing Stigma, and Saving Lives with Seizure First Aid
On Radio Miraya’s Health and Wellness Show, host Aluel Adiang marked International Epilepsy Day by raising awareness and standing in solidarity with people living with epilepsy, stressing that the condition is not only medical but also about dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Her guest, Kur Ezekiel, a public health officer and member of the Initiative for Epilepsy Awareness in South Sud...
44m Feb 12
44m
3226: From Crisis to Recovery: Fixing South Sudan Public Finance and Climate Resilience
On Democracy in Action, host Sani Martin opened a discussion on South Sudan’s public finance and economic recovery, drawing on the World Bank’s 2026 Public Finance Review and the 2025 Country Climate and Development Report, which highlight widespread poverty, food insecurity, and the country’s heavy dependence on oil revenue. He was joined by three guests: Kishan Abeygunawardana, a Senior Econo...
43m Feb 12
43m
3225: UNMISS on Security and the Malakal POC Transition
On Radio Miraya Nationwide, host Gabriel Shadar linked up with the Miraya on the Road team broadcasting live from Malakal, Upper Nile, where Taban Geofrey Koma spoke with the UNMISS Head of Field Office, Alfred Orono Orono, about the security situation and the planned transition of the Malakal Protection of Civilians site into a settlement under government responsibility. Orono said parts of th...
45m Feb 11
45m
3224: Red Hand Day: Ending Child Soldier Recruitment
 On the Miraya Breakfast Show, the last hour focused on Red Hand Day, marked on 12 February, and the call to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Host Gabriel Shadar spoke with Oluku Andrew Holt from the NDDRC, Allan Kudumoch, a former child soldier, and Daniel Anaya from GREDO about progress in releasing children, the challenges of funding and access, and the need for psychosocial su...
26m Feb 11
26m
3223: Truth, Justice, and the Path to Healing
On Radio Miraya Nationwide, host Gabriel Shadar discussed transitional justice and South Sudan’s planned Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing, with guest Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow, former Executive Secretary of The Gambia’s truth commission. Dr. Jallow explained that transitional justice helps address past human rights violations and build a better future, saying truth commissions can ...
45m Feb 11
45m
3222: NATIONWIDE: Truth-Seeking and the Path to Reconciliation
Today, we continue our discussion on transitional justice with a focus on truth-seeking, why victims have a right to know the truth and to tell their stories. Our guest is Dr. Baba Jallow, former Executive Secretary of The Gambia’s Truth Commission and Chair of the African Union’s Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice. We examine how truth-seeking works, including the role of th...
48m Feb 11
48m
3221: Are Political Parties Ready for South Sudan’s December 2026 Elections?
On Radio Miraya Roundtable, host Dr Yach Garang led a discussion on whether political parties are truly ready for the December 2026 elections, amid repeated delays and ongoing implementation gaps in the RARCSS. Guests explored the current status of party registration under the Political Parties Act 2022, key benchmarks such as nationwide presence and membership requirements, and the practical c...
1hr 49m Feb 07
1hr 49m
3220: WHO Calls for Stronger National Response as Cancer Becomes a Growing Public Health Concern
As South Sudan marked World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization warns that cancer is an increasing public health threat, with many cases linked to preventable risk factors such as tobacco use, poor diet and infections. WHO’s Dr Moses Mutebi stresses the importance of prevention, early screening and building national capacity for diagnosis and treatment. Civil society activist Edmund Yakan...
22m Feb 06
22m
3219: DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: Traditional Leaders to Convene National Peace Conference in South Sudan
The National Council of Traditional Authority Leaders (NCOTAL) is set to convene a national conference bringing together chiefs, elders and traditional leaders from across South Sudan at a time of growing insecurity and social strain. With communities grappling with intercommunal violence, displacement, land disputes and fractured relations, the meeting aims to position traditional leaders at t...
41m Feb 05
41m
3218: Opposition UPA Confirms Receipt to Next Phase of Tumaini Talks
The United People’s Alliance (UPA), led by Pagan Amum, has confirmed receiving the framework document for the National Consensus Dialogue on South Sudan. The mediators invited the alliance to participate in the next phase of the Tumaini Peace Initiative in Nairobi. UPA spokesperson Bor Gatwech Kuany says the alliance’s leadership is holding consultations on the proposed framework.
5m Feb 05
5m
3217: SEASONS: Protecting South Sudan's Wildlife and Balancing Livelihoods
This episode of Seasons focuses on wildlife protection and sustainable conservation in South Sudan’s Great Nile migration landscapes. The programme explores how economic pressures, insecurity and weak enforcement are affecting ecosystems and biodiversity. It examines rising poaching, habitat loss and growing tensions between communities and wildlife. The discussion highlights the role of law, c...
40m Feb 03
40m
3216: Save the Children Suspends Operations in Walgak, Akobo
Save the Children has suspended its operations in Walgak, Akobo County of Jonglei State, disrupting vital nutrition and health services for malnourished children. The organization’s Country Director, Christopher Nyamandi, says the move followed the seizure of four vehicles, including an ambulance, by armed groups last month. He warns that more than 200,000 people could be affected by the suspen...
7m Feb 03
7m
3215: Tumaini Peace Initiative Unveils National Consensus Framework with Ambassador Ali
On Radio Miraya’s Nationwide, host Sani Martin spoke with Ambassador Mohamed Ali Guyo, Deputy Chairperson of the Tumaini Peace Initiative, about the newly handed over Framework for Dialogue on a South Sudan National Consensus and whether it can succeed where past peace efforts failed. Ambassador Guyo outlined the framework’s key pillars, including an immediate cessation of hostilities, stabiliz...
34m Feb 02
34m
3214: Spotlight: Pontus Joseph Pog Njenom Reflects on his UNV experience in South Sudan
On this episode of Spotlight, host Moro Lokombo speaks with Pontus Joseph Pog Njenom, a Cameroonian UNMISS Human Rights Officer, in a warm and fun conversation about UNV life in South Sudan, mixing jokes with real reflections. Pontus explains that joining UNV was his pathway into the UN system and shares how the experience shaped him through field and HQ exposure, including two years in Rumbek,...
44m Jan 31
44m
3213: UK Envoy David Ashley Reflects on One Year in South Sudan and the Priorities for the Year Ahead
On Radio Miraya Nationwide, host Gabriel Shadar spoke with the UK Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, as he marked one year in the country. Ambassador Ashley reflected on meeting South Sudanese during his visits, including schoolchildren, cattle camps, and women supported through programmes addressing gender-based violence. He outlined three priorities for the year ahead: supporting peace ...
45m Jan 29
45m
3212: Democracy Beyond the Ballot: Lessons from Chieftainship Elections in Lakes State
As chieftainship elections take place in Lakes State, this episode explores what democracy looks like beyond national elections. Drawing on South Sudan’s Local Government Act, 2009, the discussion examines how traditional leadership, community participation and decentralisation shape people’s power at the local level. The programme looks at accountability, inclusion of women and youth, and the ...
40m Jan 29
40m
3211: Protecting Women and Girls Online on International Day of Data Privacy
In today’s episode of Kalam Niswan, the show marked the International Day of Data Privacy and focused on why protecting personal information matters in the digital age, especially for women and girls. Our guest is Yine Yenki, Co-Founder and Mentorship Director at GoGirls ICT Initiative. She explained that data privacy means having control over your personal information and stressed that respons...
36m Jan 28
36m
3210: Cervical Cancer Awareness: Prevention and Screening Saves Lives
On this segment of Miraya Breakfast Show, Dr Idyoro Ojukwu explains that cervical cancer affects the cervix and is one of the most preventable cancers through HPV vaccination and regular screening. She says many women in South Sudan still seek help late, often when treatment options are limited, and highlights key risk factors such as persistent high-risk HPV infection, weakened immunity, inclu...
16m Jan 28
16m
3209: "Not Another Generation" Campaign Urges Youth and Leaders to Choose Dialogue Over Violence
On this segment of the Miraya Breakfast Show, Emmanuel Lobijo explains that the "Not Another Generation" campaign is a peaceful, non-violent and non-partisan initiative calling for an end to the killing of young people in South Sudan. He says the group is holding a five-day online silent candle vigil from 26 to 30 January, inviting people in the country and the diaspora to light a candle from 8...
13m Jan 27
13m
3208: NATIONWIDE: Using the Law to Confront Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan
Today’s conversation focuses on how legal frameworks can be used to combat gender-based violence in South Sudan, a challenge that remains widespread, from domestic abuse to violence linked to conflict and communal tensions. Joining me online is Dr. Akuch Kuol Anyieth, a legal scholar whose work centres on gender-based violence and legal interventions. Dr. Akuch has taught and published extensi...
42m Jan 27
42m
3207: ROUNDTABLE: South Sudan Crossroads - Dialogue, Violence and the Road to Elections
With just eleven months to go, President Salva Kiir has announced plans to form a high-level committee to revive dialogue among signatories to the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. The move comes amid fragile political trust and renewed international calls for an end to violence, as insecurity escalates in parts of Jonglei and the Equatoria regions. On this edition of The Roundtable, we ask t...
1hr 48m Jan 24
1hr 48m
3206: Naath Law: Codifying Customary Law to Promote Peace and Accountability in South Sudan
This edition of Nationwide focuses on the newly adopted 2025 Naath (Nuer) Customary Law, aimed at codifying traditional justice in Greater Upper Nile. Legal experts, community representatives and UNMISS discuss how the law was developed through wide consultations across 16 counties, its alignment with national and international legal standards, and its role in reducing revenge killings, regulat...
50m Jan 23
50m
3205: International Day of Education: Youth Voices, Policy and the Push to Get Children Back to School
Marking the International Day of Education, this conversation brings together the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, a UNICEF Young Reporter and UNESCO to examine the state of education in South Sudan. The discussion focuses on the power of youth in shaping education systems, the challenges keeping 2.8 million children out of school, and the Back to Learning campaign. Guests highlig...
27m Jan 23
27m
3204: WHO Weekly Updates: Tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases in South Sudan
 This episode focuses on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as South Sudan prepares to mark World NTD Day on 30 January. WHO experts explain what NTDs are, why South Sudan remains heavily affected, and how diseases like river blindness, trachoma and guinea worm impact livelihoods. The discussion highlights prevention through clean water, sanitation, mass drug administration and community owners...
20m Jan 23
20m
3203: Working Together: Community Blood Donation in South Sudan
 This edition of Working Together focuses on saving lives through blood donation in South Sudan, highlighting the work of the Kajokeji Community Blood Donor Initiative (KCBDI). The programme explores why blood donation is critical for mothers, trauma patients and children with severe anaemia, how KCBDI mobilises communities, and the impact of its work. Guests also discuss myths around blood don...
47m Jan 23
47m
3202: MSF warns access restrictions put lives at risk in Jonglei
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says access restrictions in parts of Jonglei State have forced it to scale down medical services to life-saving care only in Lenkien and Pieri. MSF Operations Manager Gul Badshah warns that disrupted supply lines and referral delays put critically ill patients, including pregnant women, at risk of death or lifelong disability. MSF urges all parties to guarantee sa...
9m Jan 22
9m
3201: Civil Society Calls for Ceasefire and Return to Dialogue
In this episode of the Miraya Breakfast Show, Bol Deng Bol, Chairperson of the Jonglei Civil Society Network, speaks on the worsening security situation in Jonglei State and the network’s call for an immediate end to hostilities. He describes ongoing displacement, fear among civilians, and the spread of violence across several counties, warning that continued fighting undermines the 2018 peace ...
13m Jan 19
13m
3200: Can South Sudan to South Sudan Dialogue Break the Cycle of Violence?
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Imanullah Sandi spoke with Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), about the launch of the South Sudan to South Sudan political party dialogue. The discussion focused on why the initiative is critical at a time of renewed violence, displacement, and stalled implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Pea...
21m Jan 19
21m
3199: Disability, Representation, and the Path to Inclusive Politics in South Sudan
This episode of the Radio Miraya Round Table, hosted by Yash Garang, discusses how persons with disabilities can be more fully included in South Sudan’s political transition and upcoming elections. Guests Mandela Isaac of Society Transformation for Equal Rights, Mawut Louis from the National Constitutional Review Commission, and Joko Sule examine why representation remains low despite existing ...
1hr 44m Jan 17
1hr 44m
3198: Geographical Constituencies and the Road to the 2026 Elections
This episode of Democracy in Action examines South Sudan’s path to the 2026 elections and the decision to use previously established geographic constituencies. The discussion explores what this means for representation and fairness, how it may affect the participation of women, youth, rural communities and minority groups, and what can be done to strengthen public trust and ensure credible and ...
40m Jan 15
40m
3197: Local Ownership, Lasting Peace
In this episode, Nationwide explores growing calls for South Sudan to localise the peace process as a path to lasting stability, with leaders urging a bottom-up approach that involves local communities and authorities to build trust and break cycles of revenge and marginalisation. The discussion features Merakaje Lorna, a civil society representative and Head of the Technical Secretariat of the...
38m Jan 14
38m
3196: Understanding the Naath Customary Law: From Oral Tradition to the Written Code
The Miraya Breakfast Show explores the newly codified Naath customary law and its significance for rule of law in South Sudan. UNMISS Chief of Rule of Law, Anees Ahmed explains why putting customary law into writing matters, how it aligns with the Constitution and national legislation, and what it means for chiefs, communities and dispute resolution. The discussion highlights impacts on marriag...
18m Jan 14
18m
3195: Madi Community Calls for Fair Compensation and Local Benefits from Karuma–Juba Power Project
This episode of the Miraya Breakfast Show focuses on electricity transmission and community benefits in Nimule and the wider Madi area. The Chairperson of the Madi Community, Engineer Joseph Gawa, discusses the Karuma - Juba transmission line, compensation for land, environmental concerns and local participation. He also highlights opportunities created by newly energised power lines, calls for...
22m Jan 13
22m
3194: NATIONWIDE: Interview with UNISFA's Outgoing Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander
In this extended interview, we speak with the outgoing Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNISFA, Major General Robert Yaw Affram. The conversation comes at a critical moment for the Abyei area, following a deadly drone attack on UN peacekeepers in Kadugli, rising cross-border movements, seasonal migration pressures, and ongoing efforts to protect civilians and ease intercommunal ten...
40m Dec 17, 2025
40m
3193: Working Together: Samaritan’s Purse Brings Christmas Hope and Joy to Children in South Sudan
Guest: - Christian Bester, Country Director of Samaritan Purse
45m Dec 17, 2025
45m
3192: Civil Defense Addresses Fire Preparedness Following Recent Juba Infernos
Guest: - Major General Pascal Lado, Director of Civil Defense for Central Equatoria State
14m Dec 17, 2025
14m
3191: MBS. MSF Warns of Worsening Health Crisis in South Sudan
Guest: - Dr. Sigrid Lamberg, MSF Head of Field Operations in South Sudan.
11m Dec 16, 2025
11m
3190: MBS. Expanding Access to Higher Education for Displaced Youth in South Sudan
Guests: - Yayoi Segi-Vltchek, UNESCO Head of Office and Representative to South Sudan. - Ustaz Job Akuei, Director General for Certification, Verification and Authentication at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.
18m Dec 15, 2025
18m
3189: CLOSE-UP: From Classroom to Nation-Building: The Journey of Professor Julia Aker Duany
In this episode, we sit down with one of South Sudan’s most distinguished academics, writers, and rights advocates, Professor Dr. Julia Aker Duany. Born in Rumbek County, Lakes State, and raised in a family of 52 children, Professor Aker’s path into public life has been shaped by resilience, education, and a lifelong commitment to justice. She once dreamed of becoming a medical doctor but ult...
46m Dec 12, 2025
46m
3188: MBS. Juba Film Festival 2025: Celebrating Storytelling, Culture, and South Sudanese Cinema
Guests: - Simon Bingo, Juba Film Festival Director - Sarah Kindu, Actress, Festival Member
13m Dec 12, 2025
13m
3187: MBS. One Million Seeking Safety: IOM’s Response to the Sudan Crisis in South Sudan
Guest: - Asar Mohammad, Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations at IOM
8m Dec 12, 2025
8m
3186: MBS. WHO and National Ministry of Health: Highlights from the National Health Summit
Guests: - Joseph Mung’atu, WHO - Amanya Jacob Kasio , Director for Research Ministry of Health
12m Dec 12, 2025
12m
3185: Democracy in Action: Youth Unemployment
Guests: - Tito Mule Alex, Concerned Youth Leaders of South Sudan Group - James Adhal Kot, Concerned Youth Leaders of South Sudan Group - Alia Joyce Anthony, Concerned Youth Leaders of South Sudan Group
42m Dec 11, 2025
42m
3184: MBS. UNDP and University of Juba Unveil Innovation Pod for Young Entrepreneurs
Guest: - Natacha Kunama, Peace and Community Cohesion Programme Advisor at UNDP
7m Dec 11, 2025
7m