1780: UNICEF: Floods and insecurity to push more children out of school
UN children’s agency, UNICEF, says floods and insecurity across South Sudan are expected to increase the number of children out of school. Figures from the agency indicate that South Sudan has one of the world's highest proportion of out-of-school children in the world. UNICEF Emergency Specialist, Emma Tuck, says floods and insecurity have displaced scores, many of them children who have been ...
42m Oct 21, 2021
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1779: When is the right time to introduce your boyfriend or girlfriend to your family?
Relationships are a crucial part of one’s life and they become more pronounced when one is approaching adulthood.  This morning Miraya breakfast touched on the romantic side of things and explored the love process towards marriage. Relationship counselor Selwa Suzan broke it down for us. Take a listen to the full interview. 
24m Oct 21, 2021
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1778: Police apprehend man accused of murdering 7-year-old child in Northern Barh-el Ghazal
Police in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal have arrested a man accused of murdering a 7-year-old boy in cold blood.  The 30-year-old reportedly persuaded the child and his mother to follow him to a secluded area in Wanyjok town and attempted to kill them both.  He allegedly used a knife to slit the child’s throat, but the mother managed to escape.  Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State P...
1m Oct 21, 2021
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1777: Juba Mayor: On going demolitions are intended to give the city a new look
The Mayor of Juba city says that the ongoing demolition exercise of makeshift structures and buildings constructed on road reserves is meant to reorganize the city.  In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Kalisto Lado, said the operation is part of the city’s master plan to elevate it to international standards and give it a descent and organized look. He says the exercise will continue...
1m Oct 20, 2021
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1776: PLP wing of the OPP umbrella group denies reaching consensus on sharing of State parliament seats
The leader of People Liberal party, one of the parties in the Other Political Parties block, Peter Mayen, has refuted a statement attributed to the group’s spokesperson Albino Akol Atak, that they had reached a formula for allocating seats in the state assemblies. Mayen said the statement was an individual opinion and not the official stand of the OPP leadership. He clarified that they have c...
27s Oct 20, 2021
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1775: Women’s role in food production
Fighting, flooding, and donor fatigue could be characterizing the current lifestyle of many South Sudanese, but some women have vowed to come out of the situation and be self-sustaining. Miraya breakfast this morning featured two female farmers who are being assisted by a non-governmental organization in contributing to the nation’s food basket.  Take a listen 
17m Oct 19, 2021
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1774: Youths and drug abuse
Drug addiction has become a worldwide problem, especially in teenagers. Many young people become dependent on different types of substances and stimulating medicines thereby affecting any chances of a bright future among them. In South Sudan many have even lost their lives due to the vice. However not all hope is lost as an initiative dubbed “Drugs ma hayat” is helping transform the lives of so...
39m Oct 19, 2021
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1773: Woman’s body found in Hai referendum school classroom
Learning in White ways primary school in Hai referendum has been disrupted after a woman’s body was found in one of the classrooms.  Our staffer Abraham Malek reports that the body was discovered this morning.
1m Oct 19, 2021
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1772: IGAD to deploy fact finding mission to Kit-Gwang and Magenis
The "Intergovernmental Authority on Development” (IGAD) is expected to send a fact-finding mission to Kit-Gwang and Magenis next week to investigate the recent fighting that broke out between the IO factions.  IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan Ismail Wais told Radio Miraya in an exclusive interview that the just ended Council of Ministers meeting resolved to send a team to the SPLA-IO areas t...
32m Oct 18, 2021
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1771: TNLA convenes to deliberate over the business bill 2013.
The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly convenes this morning (Monday) to deliberate the amended conduct of business bill 2013. The draft document once reviewed and adopted will be used to guide the sittings of the legislative assembly and the council of states.  Designate chairperson of the assembly’s specialized committee of Information Paul Yoane Bonju has, however, ackno...
1m Oct 18, 2021
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1770: Ministry of General Education releases 2020-2021 secondary school examination results.
Results of the 2020-2021 South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations have been released with a marked improvement in performance compared to the previous year.  Releasing the results in Juba yesterday, the Minister of Education Awut Deng Achuil said there was a 97.4% pass rate of candidates compared to a 92.5% pass rate in 2019. Students performed best in Christian Religious Ed...
26s Oct 16, 2021
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1769: The Roundtable: Draft bills to regulate family and gender-based violence in South Sudan
1hr 48m Oct 16, 2021
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1768: Uganda investigates claims of visa charges on a South Sudanese despite the waiver
The Ugandan government says it is investigating recent claims circulating on social media by a South Sudanese that he paid $50 to renew his visa despite the waiver.  Spokesperson for the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs Jacob Siminyu, says South Sudanese with valid passports are not required to pay for visas upon entry, and are also not required to pay for renewal when the visa expires.  Si...
1m Oct 14, 2021
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1767: Flight fares from Juba international airport to rise
Fares for both domestic and international travel out of Juba International Airport are set to go up, following an increase in navigation fees to be paid by airline companies.   The hike comes after the government contracted the international company - NavPass in March this year, to claim ownership of its sovereign airspace and collect overflight fees.  General-Secretary of the South Sudan air...
1m Oct 13, 2021
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1766: FAO: We need to move from subsistence production to commercial farming.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, says achieving the global target of zero hunger by 2030 can be achieved in South Sudan through combined efforts and durable peace.  The FAO Deputy Country Representative, Felix Dzvurumi, says South Sudan has the resources and needs the right environment to achieve food security and ultimately move away from subsistence production to commercial far...
18m Oct 12, 2021
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1765: UK Ambassador: Apply for the Chevening International scholarship to make a difference in South Sudan
Education has for long proven to be an enlightening experience whose benefits go beyond personal level, due to its ability to impact national development.  With that in mind, the British government has, for a while now, been providing scholarship programs to south Sudanese through the ‘Chevening International scholarship program’. Miraya breakfast this morning featured Jonny Baxter, UK Ambass...
33m Oct 12, 2021
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1764: Doctors at Juba Teaching Hospital call off strike.
Doctors at the Juba Teaching Hospital have called off their strike over pay and better working conditions. The doctors who are medical interns had not received their incentives for the last two months. The acting Chairperson of the South Sudan Doctors' Union, Dr. Anthony Garang, says the doctors on internship were also demanding for accommodation, feeding, provision of security and official app...
1m Oct 12, 2021
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1763: International day of the girl child.
The girl child is said to be among the vulnerable in society and the narrative can be said to be worse for those in Africa.  Today, 11 October is the international day of the girl child. This year, girls globally are celebrating their diversities and calling out where progress still needs to be made. To give us a South Sudan perspective on the matter, Miraya breakfast this morning featured Joh...
14m Oct 11, 2021
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1762: South Sudan fails to reach global target of vaccinating at least 10% of its population by end of September
As the global pandemic of COVID-19 continues to hold its grip on human life, many African citizens have been reluctant in taking the covid vaccination. According to the UN World health Organization, only about 1.3% of South Sudanese adults have received at least one dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. This means that South Sudan is now among African countries that have failed to reach the global t...
18m Oct 11, 2021
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1761: South Sudan among African countries to suffer cut in COVID-19 vaccine supply
The World Health Organization has announced that the COVAX facility will be cutting vaccine supply to several countries in Africa, including South Sudan, because only 15 countries on the continent have reached the global target of vaccinating at least 10% of their population by the end of September. The World Health Assembly set the benchmark in May this year, as part of a push for every countr...
1m Oct 11, 2021
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1760: IOM scales up mental health response in South Sudan
The International Organization for Migration – the IOM, says it is expanding its partnership with the national government to provide much-needed mental health services to the population of South Sudan.  The IOM is looking to introduce a capacity building project involving social workers in Juba and Wau Teaching Hospitals. The commitment comes ahead of World Mental Health Day which will be comme...
19m Oct 09, 2021
19m
1759: The Roundtable: Understanding national budget preparation Process in South Sudan.
1hr 51m Oct 09, 2021
1hr 51m
1758: African Resource Cooperation drivers go on strike
About three hundred (300) drivers working for African Resource Cooperation -ARC construction Company have gone on strike demanding for a better working environment. Truck drivers in Mangala, working on Bor Highway are complaining of low salaries, and poor working conditions. Some of them claimed that soldiers have been deployed to beat them up and push them out of the compound after staging a...
26s Oct 07, 2021
26s
1757: South Sudan to receive $41 million grant for scaling up and strengthening livelihoods
The European Union Delegation in South Sudan is to handover a $41 million grant to the World Food Program and United Nations Office for Projects Service (UNOPS), aimed at scaling up and strengthening livelihoods and resilience projects as well as construction of feeder roads, two priority bridges and WASH infrastructure in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and the Greater Upper N...
20m Oct 07, 2021
20m
1756: New report reveals misappropriation of oil revenue in South Sudan
An international crisis group has issued a new report detailing misappropriation of oil revenue in South Sudan.  The international NGO that works to prevent conflict globally says oil revenue has poisoned South Sudan politics, instead of helping the economy of South Sudan to develop.  Luka De Gum Wel has more. Take a listen
1m Oct 07, 2021
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1754: Nationwide: Minister of investment
49m Oct 05, 2021
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1753: UNMISS expresses concern over attacks that left 35 people killed in Warrap
The UN Mission in South Sudan says it is deeply concerned over clashes which took place over the weekend in Warrap State that left at least 35 people killed.  Luka De gum Wel reports that fighting erupted on Sunday in Tonj East and part of Tonj North among Luacjang, Thiik and Lou Paher communities in what appeared to be a revenge attack.
1m Oct 05, 2021
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1755: World Teachers Day
One and a half years into the COVID-19 crisis, World Teachers’ Day is being commemorated with the focus on the needed support for teachers to fully contribute to the recovery process. Owing to the global context and following the spirit of the international benchmarks on the status of teaching personnel, this year’s observation of World Teachers’ Day focuses on the effect that the pandemic has ...
40m Oct 05, 2021
40m
1752: President Kiir ready to begin mediation over the Tigiray crisis
Presidential Press secretary Atany Wek Ateny says President Salva Kiir is now ready to begin the mediation process on the Tigiray crisis following the swearing-in ceremony of the Ethiopia Prime minister, Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa, yesterday. Ateny says the president used the visit to discuss with the Ethiopian Prime Minister the possible commencement of the mediation in the Ethiopian crisis be...
8m Oct 05, 2021
8m
1751: The Roundtable: Election preparations
1hr 52m Oct 02, 2021
1hr 52m
1750: MSF calls for more partners to help flood affected people in Jonglei
Flooding in Ayod and Old Fangak of Jonglei State has left a trail of challenges among the local community, most of whom have been cuff off from accessing many social amenities. However, Médecins Sans Frontières MSF has held its grip on the ground to provide the much-needed services to the people. Miraya breakfast this morning featured MSF Head of Mission Bernard Wiseman who said cases of diarrh...
10m Oct 01, 2021
10m
1749: South Sudan to reciprocate visa waiver for Ugandans entering the country
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs says, it is working on plans to implement a visa waiver for Uganda Nationals entering South Sudan.    The Undersecretary in the Ministry, Aguer Ariik says his office is coordinating with the ministries of interior and foreign affairs to implement the free movement protocol by the 01st of October.    On Wednesday last week, the Uganda government...
3m Sep 30, 2021
3m
1748: Nationwide: A look at the work of FAO in South Sudan
The Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization    Meshack Malo joined Gabriel Shadar on the Nationwide program to look at the workings of the FAO in South Sudan.  #TakeAListen
36m Sep 29, 2021
36m
1747: Child rights coalition calls for concerted efforts in protecting children's rights.
Children and young people are amongst the most vulnerable in society as they may not have enough strength to stand for themselves. Now, because every community is governed by laws, children have the same general human rights as adults and specific rights that recognize their special needs. In South Sudan, the Child Rights Coalition, a network of 36 national organizations has been working tirele...
14m Sep 29, 2021
14m
1746: Government urged to protect local business from effects of floods
Government has been urged to compensate local businesses that were affected by floods in the Gumbo area of Juba. An economic analyst says the government should protect businesses in areas susceptible to flooding.      Akol Nyok akol said this following recent floods which submerged houses and a market in Gumbo, east of the Juba bridge.  Akol further appeals to the government to streamline ta...
27s Sep 29, 2021
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1744: Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly set to officially convene for business next week
The revitalized House was officially inaugurated on the 30th of last month but has not yet had a sitting.    The legislators will start with the deliberation of the President’s speech that was delivered at the inauguration.    The designate chairperson of Information in the Legislative Assembly, Paul Yoane Bonju says the two houses will listen to presentations from two select committees tha...
6m Sep 28, 2021
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1743: ministry of peace building: We need more resources to widely communicate the peacebuilding instrument
As South Sudan continues to put more efforts towards the implementation of the peace agreement, peacebuilding is among the many efforts that must receive particular attention.  The development of constructive personal, group, and political relationships across ethnic, religious, class, and racial boundaries is widely considered very critical to ending violence and intercommunal conflict.   It...
41m Sep 27, 2021
41m
1742: Partners weigh in on the flood situation in South Sudan
South Sudan has in recent past become highly vulnerable to climate change whose notable results include flooding and droughts. On the Miraya breakfast this morning, most stories we featured were talking about floods and how people have been affected. The good news is that most of the affected people have at least began receiving humanitarian assistance. The Dutch Ambassador Mr. Jelte Van Wieren...
25m Sep 27, 2021
25m
1741: Seven covid related deaths reported in Yambio, Western Equatoria over a four week period
Seven COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Yambio, Western Equatoria. The deaths occurred between the last week of August and the last three weeks.  Addressing journalists in a weekly briefing in Juba, officer in-charge of the Public Health Emergency Center, Dr Angelo Guop Thon said the cases in Yambio were confirmed after a postmortem was conducted in response to increasing deaths within ...
21s Sep 27, 2021
21s
1740: Roundtable: Citizens' participation in peace implementation
The Revitalized Agreement on the Conflict Resolution in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) is a political settlement of violent conflict that claimed many lives and degraded citizens’ lives in the country. The parties to the agreement have so far made progress in the implementation of the agreement despite various challenges. However, the citizens’ roles in the peace-making process in South Sudan is minima...
1hr 49m Sep 25, 2021
1hr 49m
1739: VP Rebecca Nyandeng's Address At UN General Assembly: 24 September 2021
Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior delivered as speech at the UNGA, pledging on behalf of the leaders of #SouthSudan not to return the country to war. Here is her 15" speech. 
21m Sep 24, 2021
21m
1738: Stakeholders call for women empowerment
In South Sudan, numerous engagements reveal that South Sudanese women are still underrepresented, and more effort is needed to ensure their meaningful participation in peace and political processes and decision making at all levels. Recently, more than 50 participants came together for a 2-day ‘National workshop on the roles of journalists, lawyers and human rights defenders to Enhance women’s...
35m Sep 21, 2021
35m
1737: Ten women die due to lack of access to antenatal care in Raja
Ten women have reportedly died after they failed to access antenatal care in Raja County, Western Barh el Ghazal state.  An assessment team visited Raja after reports of poor infrastructure and a lack of services. The state minister for gender, Christina Gabriel Ali led the team and took note of the absence of health personnel, lack of schools and reports of gender-based violence.
1m Sep 21, 2021
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1736: National Pharmacy week kicks off in South Sudan
Nationwide discussion with Sani Martin focused on the role of Pharmacist in Primary Health care service. This is in line with the National Pharmacy week and the world Pharmacy Day which will be celebrated on Saturday 25th September at Nyakuron Culture center under the theme “Pharmacy Always trusted for your Health” Guests included Dr. Abdalla Majok, Secretary General Pharmacentical Society of...
44m Sep 20, 2021
44m
1734: UNDP Innovator Ecosystems solutions to today's complex challenges.
Today’s fast-moving world presents a lot of complex challenges, especially among the youth who must grapple with establishing themselves in their quest to becoming financially independent. It is for this reason that the UNPD in South Sudan through Accelerator Lab, hosted the 2nd Innovator Ecosystem meet and greet event. The event seeks to find solutions to today's complex new challenges. Miray...
18m Sep 17, 2021
18m
1733: Humanitarian organizations return to Tambura
Humanitarian organizations are slowly returning to Tambura Western Equatoria State after a brief suspension due to weeks of insecurity and conflict.  The World Vision and the World Food Program have resumed operations, as an integrated humanitarian assessment team visited the area to determine the safety and needs of the affected population in Tambura.   WFP Country Director also Acting Resid...
1m Sep 17, 2021
1m
1732: FUNCTIONS AND MANDATE OF THE SOUTH SUDAN LAW REVIEW COMMISSION
The South Sudan Law Review Commission (referred as SSLRC) is an independent institution that is established by the Government to study and keep under constant review the laws of South Sudan, with a view to making recommendations for their systematic improvement, development, modernization, and reform. The main focus of the Commission is to make the legal system relevant, effective, fair, just, ...
47m Sep 16, 2021
47m
1731: UJOSS: Withdraw case against the Alwatan Arabic newspaper.
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan – UJOSS, is appealing to the media authority to withdraw a case against the editor-in-chief of the Alwatan Arabic newspaper.  UJOSS President, Patrick Oyet says the authority acted unfairly when it fined Michael Christopher 700,000 SSP for allegedly posting politically inciting content on social media.  Christopher was given 30 days, which expired yeste...
1m Sep 16, 2021
1m
1730: Revenue collection along Juba-Nimule road, banned.
The National Police Service has banned illegal revenue collection along the Nimule-Juba Road. The resolution was reached on Tuesday, during a meeting of the national security taskforce, attended by representatives of the security organs including the director of customs service.  According to the new arrangements, illegal collections and check points have been banned with immediate effect, ta...
1m Sep 16, 2021
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1729: Twenty people reportedly killed in clashes in the Magenis area of Northern Upper Nile state.
At least 20 people are reported killed in clashes between two factions of the SPLM-IO in the Magenis area of Northern Upper Nile state. SPLM-IO spokesperson, Lam Paul Gabriel says the Kitgwang-IO faction led by General Simon Gatwech attacked their bases last Friday, prompting their forces to launch counter attacks on Monday at Korjala and Geizan. Gabriel says the situation is calm today and ho...
22s Sep 15, 2021
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