1243: UNDP supports mass production of face masks for distribution to vulnerable and poor families
The United Nations Development Program - UNDP is supporting the mass production of face masks for distribution to vulnerable and poor families and people living in densely populated areas, such as Protection of Civilian sites, refugee and IDP camps.  The initial target is to produce 100,000 masks but expandable to a million masks if financial resources are available.   The Team Leader of the Hu...
6m Apr 30, 2020
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1242: International Crisis Group describes state of Covid19 in South Sudan as alarming
The International Crisis Group: ‘The situation in South Sudan is alarming, following the announcement that 35 citizens were confirmed positive on Coronavirus.’   The Organisation’s senior analyst on South Sudan Alan Boswell urges the government to enforce strict preventive measures across the country as there is a lack of medical equipment to boost testing and improper criteria of contact traci...
8m Apr 30, 2020
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1241: Elizabeth Henry: Culture is a great challenge to the fight against covid19
The Mother and Child Care Organization is calling on community leaders to help sensitize citizens on the importance of observing preventive measures against covid19. Mother and Child Care Organization Regional Director Elizabeth Henry says there is need for the messages to be translated into local languages in order to accommodate everyone.  She said this in a telephone interview with Miraya br...
8m Apr 29, 2020
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1240: Dr. Koriom: Out of the 34 cases of covid19 in South Sudan, only 2 are foreigners
The high-level taskforce on COVID-19 has urged the general public in South Sudan to take coronavirus seriously. This follows the announcement of 28 new cases in the country.  Spokesperson of the taskforce, Matur Makur Koriom says of the total 34 cases only 2 are foreigners, stressing that People must realize and understand that the disease is among the South Sudan community and that preventive ...
9m Apr 29, 2020
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1239: South Sudan confirms 28 new positive cases of COVID 19
The South Sudan High Level Taskforce on COVID – 19 has confirmed that 28 cases tested positive of covid-19. This brings the number to 34 positive cases in South Sudan. First Vice President Riek Machar said on Tuesday evening during a media briefing that all 28 cases are contacts of the 5th covid-19 case.
5m Apr 29, 2020
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1233: South Sudanese youth wants young people to be at the heart of peace and security efforts in the country
A South Sudanese youth activist has told the UN Security Council that young people should be at the heart of peace and security efforts in his country.    Gatwal Augustine Gatkuoth Yul made the comments at a special open video teleconference to discuss the crucial role young people have in peace and security around the world.    Gatwal outlined progress in youth inclusion in the South Sudan pea...
6m Apr 28, 2020
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1238: Democracy in Action 27 April 2020
43m Apr 27, 2020
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1237: South Africa is celebrating Freedom Day
South Africa is celebrating Freedom Day. Apart from celebrating the day, it  commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on this day in 1994. The elections were the first non-racial national elections where everyone of voting age of over 18 from any race group, including foreign citizens permanently resident in South Africa, were allowed to vote. The editor-in-chief of Sound Africa, Je...
8m Apr 27, 2020
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1236: UNMISS embarks on covid19 mobile awareness campaign countrywide
United Nations mission in South Sudan has embarked on mobile awareness campaign on covid19 across the Country, to complement government efforts in creating awareness and combating the spread of the coronavirus.   UN Special representative of the Secretary General in South Sudan, David Shearer, says the mission has already sent  promo trucks into the PoCs as well as local communities across the ...
12m Apr 27, 2020
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1235: The Netherlands continues to support South Sudan
The Netherlands are today observing their national day as they celebrate the King’s Day. The Netherlands’ Ambassador to South Sudan Janet Alberda says that work and programmes will continue during the covid19, in order to meet the needs of South Sudan. Ambassador Alberda says most of its work is done through partner organisations, stressing that although most of the staff is currently not in th...
11m Apr 27, 2020
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1234: South Sudan confirms sixth case of Covid19
South Sudan’s high-level taskforce on Covid19 has confirmed another case of the deadly virus. Taskforce Spokesperson Dr. Matur Makur Koriom says people should stop living in denial because the disease is now in the community. He says the taskforce has so far identified over ninety (90) people who have been in contact with the person who tested positive for Coronavirus. He explains more to Miray...
9m Apr 27, 2020
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1233: The Round Table 25 April 2020
1hr 52m Apr 25, 2020
1hr 52m
1229: Japan builds South Sudan - Japan bi-lateral relations
Japan’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Seiji Okada says the support his country continues to extend to South Sudan is aimed at ultimately building bi-lateral relations. Japan yesterday announced 12 million US Dollars in funding to support peace and development in South Sudan. Ambassador Seiji Okada says the support is for the benefit of both countries. He spoke to Miraya's Sebit William on the Mira...
14m Apr 24, 2020
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1232: Nationwide 23 April 2020
42m Apr 23, 2020
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1231: IDPs urged to embrace the Spirit of Love, unity & hope during coronavirus pandemic
Internally displaced Persons at UNMISS’ Protection of Civilians site in Malakal have been urged to embrace the Spirit of Love, unity & hope during Coronavirus prevalent. The call was made by Catholic Priest in the POC Father Michael Bassano during an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya. He urged the Community to remain calm & not panic in this difficult time.  He explains more in this intervi...
5m Apr 23, 2020
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1230: Anataban: Donate your wall for painting of COVID19 messages
The Youth Advocacy group Anataban has launched a campaign to fight coronavirus by disseminating messages through painting  The campaign involves painting messages on Walls around Juba, Wau, Yei, Yambio and Bor towns. Anataban is asking for active citizens or Business to donate their walls for COVID -19 messages through Painting. Manasseh Mathiang and Meen Mabior Meen spoke to Miraya Breakfast S...
11m Apr 21, 2020
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1229: DFID releases 3.5 million pounds for covid19 prevention activities.
The United Kingdom through the Department for International Development DFID has released 3.5 million pounds to support covid19 prevention activities. DFID head of office for South Sudan Helen Lewis, says her organisation will continue to provide broad humanitarian support because the coronavirus pandemic creates a very challenging balancing act for south Sudanese. 
11m Apr 21, 2020
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1228: UN to continue providing basic Humanitarian services to the people of South Sudan
The United Nations has said it will continue to support the vulnerable people in South Sudan with much-needed humanitarian assistance in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.  UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Alain NOUDEHOU said the delivery of essential services continues. Mr. NOUDEHOU further said the UN will continue to support the taskforce set up by the government in fight coronavirus in t...
11m Apr 20, 2020
11m
1227: The Round Table 18 April 2020
1hr 57m Apr 18, 2020
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1226: South Sudanese refugees complain of looming hunger as WFP cut food ration by 30%
South Sudanese refugees in Uganda complain of looming hunger as WFP cut food ration by 30% in all the camps hosting refugees. In the new arrangement a refugee gets 2 cups of beans and 8 kilograms of maize to last them one month. Most refugees say this badly affected them. WFP says the cut is due to donors funding reduction for refugees in Eastern and Central Africa. A refugee leader in Palabek ...
5m Apr 17, 2020
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1221: UNFPA Humanitarian Coordinator, James Wanyama talks about UNFPA's Covid 19 plan
The UN Population Fund – UNFPA, is working with the government and partners to prioritize the unique needs of women and girls under the threat of COVID-19.  UNFPA Humanitarian Coordinator, James Wanyama says the agency is training health workers to practice safe deliveries and is also prepositioning critical reproductive supplies across the country to make them available in the event of a lockd...
9m Apr 16, 2020
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1225: Dawn newspaper blocked from publishing today's copy
The Dawn newspaper was today blocked from publishing its copy, after officials from the National Security service raised concern over the paper’s opinion piece. The editor in Chief of the newspaper, Emmanuel Monychol told Radio Miraya that the officials wanted the paper to pull out the opinion piece which was analysing performances of former governors of Warrap State that was to run in today’s ...
7m Apr 15, 2020
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1224: South Sudan youths unite against coronavirus
The South Sudan National Youth Union in partnership with other Youth Organizations have come together to create awareness and give support to vulnerable people during the COVID – 19 pandemic.  This morning Miraya Breakfast featured Wani Elias, Joice Abaka and Mwaka Daneiel who spoke about the initiative.
15m Apr 15, 2020
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1223: Nationwide 13 April 2020
47m Apr 14, 2020
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1222: ICRC: we still have a window of opportunity to minimize the impact of coronavirus
 The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC,head of Delegation to South Sudan James Reynolds says the country still has a window of opportunity to minimize the impact of coronavirus if citizens quickly adopt the big efforts on preventive measures in the country.  And South Sudan Red Cross Secretary General John Lobor says his organization has mobilized 1400 volunteers to help run door t...
14m Apr 13, 2020
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1221: IGAD Envoy: South Sudan parties mull ‘constructive adjustments’ to peace process timelines due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) says the COVID-19 pandemic may affect the timelines in the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement and adds that the mediators are working with the parties to minimize the impact of the pandemic on the peace process.     IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais acknowledges that the restrictions and interruption o...
5m Apr 10, 2020
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1220: A group of citizens introduced ‘Citizen’s Taskforce on COVID-19
As the fight against COVID-19 continues around the globe, in South Sudan, a group of citizens has introduced what they call a ‘Citizen’s Taskforce on COVID-19.’  The citizens’ Taskforce is a coalition of individuals with diverse background, expertise, experience and skills.  Membership is open to South Sudanese and foreign nationals living and working in South Sudan.   Lorna MereKaje, a member ...
9m Apr 10, 2020
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1219: Grace Tabu Martin makes re-usable masks to help fight COVID19
Grace Tabu Martin has called on young people to seize the opportunity and participate in fighting the virus. Grace, who is a designer, says the poor may not afford the disposable masks that is why she has decided to cater for them. She urged young people to encourage one another in following health advise to help fight coronavirus. 
7m Apr 09, 2020
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1218: 13 brands of hand sanitizers not fit for public use.
The Drug and Food Control Authority of South Sudan has released a list of 13 brands of hand sanitizers that are not fit for public use.  The list was provided by the Uganda National Drug Authority after the various products failed quality control tests.  The alert comes amid a high demand of sanitizers to use as protection from the coronavirus. The Drug and Food Control Authority, DFCA of South...
6m Apr 09, 2020
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1217: Defyhate now notes with great concern the consistent hate messages by some social media users
Defy-Hate-Now, an anti-hate speech advocacy group is advising the public to refrain from speculative and hateful messages during this time of the coronavirus pandemic.  The group involved in fact checking and monitoring, has discovered that personal and inaccurate information has consistently been spread on social media platforms since the first case was reported on Sunday the 5th of April.   D...
15m Apr 08, 2020
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1216: Coronavirus Incident Manager, Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol confirms South Sudan’s second Corona case
Coronavirus incident manager at the ministry of health, Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol has confirmed South Sudan’s second Corona case. He disclosed that the samples were taken to the national lab for testing and came out positive. Dr. Kuol says they have begun contact tracing and that the lady has been placed in isolation.  He noted that the second case had no contact with the first patient. 
5m Apr 08, 2020
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1217: Dr. Angok: Do not make us use force
National ministry of health corona virus incident manager has appealed to the public to adhere to health guidelines provided by health authorities in the fight against coronavirus. Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol said people should change their mindset and embrace hygienic behaviour if the fight against the virus is to be won.  Dr. Angok said the ministry has already traced all the contacts of the only c...
5m Apr 07, 2020
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1216: UN Secretary General's message for World Health Day
Every year on 7th April the world commemorates World Health Day to mark WHO's founding and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health.   This year’s World health day has been dedicated to nurses and midwives, to celebrate their work and remind world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping the world health...
2m Apr 07, 2020
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1215: Ambassador of South Sudan to the People's Republic of China Andruga Duku
The ambassador of South Sudan to the People's Republic of China Andruga Duku, says the most important issue now is to trace those who came in contact with the suspected patient. He wants South Sudanese to do away with the blame games and work together in order to avoid further spread. Ambassador Duku spoke on the nationwide program with Gabriel Shadar.   
43m Apr 06, 2020
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1214: Ministry of Health registers an increase in the number of people turning up for testing
The Ministry of Health has registered an increase in the number of people turning up for testing since the first case of coronavirus was detected.  The coronavirus incident manager in the Ministry, Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol says this is a positive development as more people take responsibility to make sure they and the public are safe.  The High-Level COVID-19 taskforce on Sunday announced the coun...
5m Apr 06, 2020
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1213: Ana Taban advises the public against spreading hate speech and misinformation
The Ana Taban youth advocacy group is advising the public against spreading hate speech and misinformation. The group is launching a campaign dubbed ‘hashtag – let’s - stop - corona’ to spread awareness through visual art, song and other talent.  This comes as expressions of hate, violence and misinformation flare up on social media since the first case was reported. A member of the ‘Ana Taban’...
6m Apr 06, 2020
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1212: UN working with South Sudan taskforce to trace contacts of COVID-19 case
The United Nations is working closely with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization to trace contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.  The High-Level taskforce on Sunday announced South Sudan’s first case of coronavirus; a UN staff member who entered the country on 28th February. UN Special Representative David Shearer says the patient has since been isolated and adds that the U...
8m Apr 05, 2020
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1211: UN Special Rep David Shearer statement on COVID-19 case in South Sudan
UN Special Representative to South Sudan, David Shearer says the United Nations is taking all precautions to contain the spread of COVID-19 in South Sudan.  This was after the Ministry of Health announced it's first case of COVID-19, a UN staff member who entered the country on 28th February. The case has since been isolated and is responding well to treatment.  "Everyone who has come into the ...
3m Apr 05, 2020
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1210: Dr. Makur: Government does not intend to impose a total lockdown at the moment
The high-level task force on COVID19 has urged the public not to panic following the announcement of a recorded case of coronavirus in South Sudan. Task force spokesperson Makur Matur Koriom says the community must work together to protect each other from the virus.  Dr. Makur explained that the patient could have either gotten the virus from within South Sudan or could have come with it and th...
15m Apr 05, 2020
15m
1209: FVP Riek Machar announces first COVID-19 case in South Sudan
South Sudan has confirmed its first case of COVID-19.  The patient is a 29 year old female who arrived in the country from the Netherlands via Addis Ababa on 28th February 2020.  She is currently in isolation and responding well to treatment.  The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are tracing all people who were in contact with the case and reinforcing preventive measur...
5m Apr 05, 2020
5m
1208: Mines awareness Day
On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared (http://undocs.org/A/RES/60/97) that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It called for continued efforts by States, with the assistance of the United Nations and relevant organizations, to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities in c...
35m Apr 04, 2020
35m
1207: Round Table 4 April 2020
1hr 53m Apr 04, 2020
1hr 53m
1206: Lets keep South Sudan free from landmines - Itta Betty Oliver LOWELA
Each year on the 4th of April the world observes International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Theme for this year’s commomeration in South Sudan is “Together Make South Sudan Free from Landmines”.  Itta Betty Oliver LOWELA, the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education coordinator at the UN Mines Action Service (UNMAS) featured on the Miraya Breakfast this morning, to give us mor...
11m Apr 03, 2020
11m
1205: Nationwide 01 April 2020
44m Apr 01, 2020
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1204: South Sudanese students in coronavirus-hit Wuhan plead for help
South Sudanese students trapped in coronavirus-hit Wuhan are pleading for help. Lodu Bosco a student in Wuhan told Radio Miraya that Students have run out of money during the self-Isolation which has lasted for over 3 months. He said they have not received any help from the Government but are hoping that their case is taken seriously. He shares his experience of this crisis to Sebit William in ...
7m Apr 01, 2020
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1203: Minister of higher Education speaks to Radio Miraya about government's response plan.
Ministry of high education says the three million allocated to South Sudanese students studying abroad has not yet been made available by ministry of finance and not distributed to students abroad. Minister Denay Jok Chagor made the commend on Tuesday while denying reports that some students are only receiving 30 dollars for their up keep during the coronavirus lockdown.  Last week the governme...
39m Mar 31, 2020
39m
1202: Nationwide 30 March 2020
47m Mar 30, 2020
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1201: Those forcing their way into South Sudan to be prosecuted.
The high-level taskforce on coronavirus has warned of stern action against people trying to force their way into South Sudan. Taskforce spokesperson Makur Matur Koriom said authorities are aware that some people are using undesignated entry points to force their way into the country, despite clear guidelines banning movement of people from across the borders. 
23s Mar 30, 2020
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1200: Mines week begins
Every year, 4th April marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the day to recognize efforts aimed at foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities in countries where landmines and explosive hazards constitute a serious threat to the safety, health and lives of the civilian population, or an impediment to social and economic developm...
10m Mar 30, 2020
10m
1199: Roundtabe 28 March 2020
1hr 57m Mar 28, 2020
1hr 57m