2012: Women in uniform, for a safer and peaceful South Sudan
Security is said to be everyone’s concern. However, women participation seems not to be as expected, going by the low numbers of women in uniform. Join Tabitha Manibe program coordinator for South Sudan’s Women’s Coalition, as she explains what is being done to increase women participation for a safer and peaceful community. 
9m Jul 27, 2022
9m
2011: GIZ launches three food security projects in South Sudan
The German Development Cooperation has launched three new development projects in South Sudan aimed at increasing food security and living conditions. Project manager of the Food and Nutrition Security and Natural Resource Management Johannes Rumohr, featured on the Miraya breakfast this morning to explain more about the projects.  He spoke to Sebit William 
8m Jul 27, 2022
8m
2010: Nationwide Interview with Real SPLM Leader Pagan Amum
The Real SPLM led by Pagan Amum recently released a position paper on the urgent need for a way forward in South Sudan which called on all  South Sudanese to unite and decide on a way forward after the end of the transition period. Listen to the full interview here.
37m Jul 27, 2022
37m
2009: Nationwide Discussion on children without proper parental care
Tune in to a discussion on how to curb the increasing trend of children without proper parental care who are roaming the streets in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal state with the Director General in the Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Mary Arkangelo Baak, the Chairperson of the New Jerusalem Family Homes (an orphanage house launched recently in Aweil town), M...
38m Jul 27, 2022
38m
2008: Nationwide Discussion on World Population Day
South Sudan will mark World Population Day tomorrow. Listen to the full discussion with Jackson Ukello - DG for Population and social statistics-National Bureau of Statistics and Wellington Mbithi- Technical Specialist-PD/GRID3 Project.
46m Jul 25, 2022
46m
2007: Roadmap towards end of interim period
Parties signatory to the Revitalized Peace Agreement have begun discussions on the road map towards the end of the transitional period. The discussions are taking place just seven months to the end of the interim period resulting in growing public anxiety on what happens when the transitional period lapses in February 2023. This morning Sani Martin held an in-depth discussion with stakeholders ...
1hr 53m Jul 23, 2022
1hr 53m
2006: Nationwide Discussion on Insecurity in Eastern Equatoria State
Listen to the full discussion here
49m Jul 21, 2022
49m
2006: Nationwide Discussion on Dredging
Last week the government of South Sudan launched a public consultations on water management following public outcry over dredging. Listen to the full discussion here.
47m Jul 21, 2022
47m
2005: Spotlight on Salil Shah
The Spotlight Program is a radio show where volunteers share their stories of inspiration from 14:00 to 15:00 every Friday on Radio Miraya. 
36m Jul 20, 2022
36m
2004: Spotlight on Jennifer Eric Awor
The Spotlight Program is a radio show where volunteers share their stories of inspiration from 14:00 to 15:00 every Friday on Radio Miraya. 
46m Jul 20, 2022
46m
2003: Spotlight on Karima Ahmadi
The Spotlight Program is a radio show where volunteers share their stories of inspiration from 14:00 to 15:00 every Friday on Radio Miraya. 
43m Jul 20, 2022
43m
2002: CES Legislative Assembly: Formulate laws that will help regulate cattle movement in the state
The Central Equatoria state Transitional Legislative Assembly has urged the ministry of agriculture and forestry to formulate laws that will help regulate cattle movement in the state. The law maker says the move will help reduce misunderstanding and clashes between the herders and host communities. Speaker of the state Parliament Peter Wani Elia, further urged Jonglei pastoralists to move peac...
6m Jul 19, 2022
6m
2001: Sexual and Gender Based Violence not Prioritized in South Sudan - Amer Deng
The women’s’ block of South Sudan has written an open letter requesting a meeting with Pope Francis. The women’s block says women in the country are suffering in different ways due to a lack of political, social, and economic will from the country’s leaders. In their letter they call for revised security arrangement guarantees by the international community in collaboration with the unified for...
40m Jul 14, 2022
40m
2000: Indigenous African women's group in South Sudan trains over 200 women in life skills
African Indigenous Women Empowerment (AIWE), South Sudan commemorates four years of empowering over 200 women with life skills to earn a living. The organization gained its legal status in July 2018 and its programs are geared towards reducing the suffering of the most vulnerable groups through emergency response, implementing programs and projects which assist communities affected by conflict ...
20m Jul 13, 2022
20m
1999: The US government has cut funds to RJMEC and CTSAMVM out of disappointment with South Sudan's Government
The US government has cut funds to RJMEC and CTSAMVM out of disappointment and frustration by the government of South Sudan and their inaction to effectively implement the peace agreement, and inaction to act on reports of violations to the peace deal. The most senior official at the US embassy in Juba William Flens stresses that although the South Sudanese government has also not done enough t...
28m Jul 12, 2022
28m
1998: "I Am My Mother's Wildest Dream" Nyajuok Dolouny
Today on the Miraya Breakfast show we spoke to Nyajuok Dolouny, author of the book, "I Am My Mother's Widest Dream" which talks about Dolouny's  journey of breaking cultural norms to live the "American Dream".  Like so many South Sudanese, Nyajuok  grew up between two refugee camps and after her family was resettled to the United States of America, Nyajuok found herself in another war when her ...
40m Jul 11, 2022
40m
1997: The Round Table: Achievements and Challenges of state-building
Achievements and Challenges of State-building and ways forward Exactly today the 9th of July 2011 South Sudan was declared an independent state amidst arousing jubilations, high expectations and a sense of being free at last. The declaration of independence triggered the state-building process which had to begin with very basic institutions inherited from Sudan. The euphoria of freedom and dre...
1hr 49m Jul 09, 2022
1hr 49m
1996: Update from the States - Bentiu
Learn about the latest news and current affairs events taking place in Unity state with our regional correspondent, Roseline Nkwelle Nzelle Nahvoma.  
13m Jul 07, 2022
13m
1995: Girl Education Day 07 July 2022
Dr. John Garang de Mabior declared  the 7th of July  as National Girls’ Education Day in 2004. Dr. Garang lit a candle on this day and said we should keep the candle for the girls’ education burning. Listen to the full discussion on developments in girl education in South Sudan with the British Embassy's Deputy Development Director, Zoe Hensby,  Education advisor Emily Gray and  Akuja de Garang...
15m Jul 07, 2022
15m
1994: Peacemakers Program 05 July 2022
This week on Peace Makers hosted by Gabriel Shadar we discuss the need for inter-generational  dialogue on politics, cultural and social issues: taking the experience of a youth organization with Augustino Deng Alier – Executive Director for South Sudan Youth and Development Organization. 
37m Jul 05, 2022
37m
1993: From years of brutal war, Liberia is today contributing towards peace in South Sudan
Looking back in African history about 20 years ago, no one would have thought that a country which was ravaged by war would now be among those contributing to efforts aimed at achieving durable peace in South Sudan. This is the story of Liberia, a west African country which experienced brutal civil war from 1989 to 1997. A few days ago, nine Liberian Police officers currently serving under UNM...
17m Jun 29, 2022
17m
1992: IOM launches flood risk awareness campaign
Life in South Sudan continues to be a struggle, not only from the effects of the civil strife but also from the effects of climate change. South Sudan has in recent past recorded some of the worst flooding situations of all time, resulting in death and displacement of people.  As part of the response to that, the International Organization for Migration IOM has launched a Public Information An...
6m Jun 29, 2022
6m
1991: Torture victim appeals for prosthetic limbs
The 19-year-old former soldier who was tortured by his superiors in Rweng and later had his arms amputated, is asking for prosthetic arms.  Atem Mayiek was held by senior officers on suspicion of stealing a phone which was later found. The officers who tortured him were convicted to 7 years but were later reported to have paid their way out of prison. One of the convicts has been re-arrested ...
25m Jun 28, 2022
25m
1990: The Roundtable: Political disagreements in the TNLA
The implementation of the Peace agreement in South Sudan requires enactment of some legislation to facilitate the process.  Since its reconstitution, the Transition National Legislative Assembly has enacted some laws but many more are still on the floor of house pending parliamentary action. Currently, the house is faced with a stalemate where some members are boycotting sessions, following po...
1hr 52m Jun 26, 2022
1hr 52m
1989: Victims of sexual violence urged to speak out
 | Special Representative to the United Nations Secretary General in South Sudan, has urged community leaders to discourage the cultural practice of resolving sexual violence crimes quietly. Speaking to Radio Miraya’s Regina Gorle on the International day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Sara Beysolow Nyanti said it is only by speaking out that  the cycle of abuse will end
10m Jun 20, 2022
10m
1988: The Roundtable: Victims of conflict related sexual violence
Rape has often been used as a tool of war all over the world. Some of the women who undergo this ordeal live the experience throughout their lives when they get pregnant in the process. This Saturday Yach Garang focused on women and girls who become pregnant because of conflict related sexual violence and children born under those conditions here in South Sudan. On the panel, he featured Hon. ...
1hr 52m Jun 18, 2022
1hr 52m
1987: Conflict is driving children out of school - Education advocate
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization says shortages of qualified primary school teachers is a challenge facing the education sector. A consultant with UNESCO, Deng Yai said this in Juba yesterday while presenting a report on the State of education in South Sudan. He says out of over sixty thousand teachers in the Country only over seven hundred have University ...
1m Jun 17, 2022
1m
1986: UN secretary General expresses concern over slow implementation of Revitalized Peace agreement
The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres says he is extremely concerned that critical benchmarks of the revitalized peace agreement remain outstanding in South Sudan.  Mr Guterres said this in his new periodic report on South Sudan which covers political and security developments, the humanitarian and human rights situation and progress towards the implementation of the Missions’ ...
26s Jun 16, 2022
26s
1985: So many girls in South Sudan are getting married early - Young Reporters
As Africa commemorates the day of the African Child, Miraya breakfast featured children who voiced out their challenges living in South Sudan. Irene Lasu spoke to Randa wani, Achel Atem and Clement Benedictus. Take a listen 
15m Jun 16, 2022
15m
1984: Currency volatility in South Sudan is a reflection of the global economy
Economist Akol Nyak Akol says currency volatility in South Sudan reflects a downturn in the global economy.  This comes after the country’s central Bank announced last week that it will inject 8million US dollars into the country’s economy on a weekly basis to stabilize the pound. Akol says the move is a positive one and will help meet the high demands of hard currency in the country. 
10m Jun 14, 2022
10m
1983: Two army generals sentenced for maiming junior soldier leave prison in unclear circumstances.
Two army generals who were sentenced for amputating the arms of a junior soldier in Ruweng Admirative Area have left prison barely a year after being sentenced. The convicts identified as Brig. Gen Alek and Maj. Gen Monykoang were sentenced to a jail term of 7years each and a compensation of 24 cows for maiming Atem Mayiik, over a missing phone. According to Atem, the two Generals have bribed...
1m Jun 12, 2022
1m
1982: The Roundtable: Dredging of the Naam/Bahr el Ghazal River
Ministry of Water and Irrigation recently announced the dredging of the Naam/Bahr el Ghazal River to open waterways blocked by sediment and aquatic weeds.  Contrary to what the Ministry considers a quick solution to flooding in the area, the public have expressed mixed feelings about it. What really is the story behind this matter? This morning, Yach Garang brought together a panel of experts ...
1hr 50m Jun 11, 2022
1hr 50m
1981: GBV prevention, response, and case management.
In a country that is recovering from civil war, Sexual Gender Based Violence SGBV remains a major concern among citizens. The Federation of Women Lawyers in partnership with Giz South Sudan has made various recommendations aimed at harmonizing community and police relations for better GBV prevention, response, and case management.  This evening on the Nationwide discussion hour, Sani Martin f...
47m Jun 09, 2022
47m
1980: R-JMEC: Eighty five percent of chapter one of the peace agreement has been implemented
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission RJMEC says parties to the peace agreement have made tremendous advancement in the implementation of the agreement. R-JMEC Chief of Staff Ambassador Berhanu Kebede says 85 percent of chapter one of the agreement has been implemented. He says the disagreements surrounding the unification of forces have been resolved and that parties are...
49m Jun 08, 2022
49m
1979: Women entrepreneurs
Women are daily rising to the challenge of making great contribution towards South Sudan’s economy. This morning Miraya breakfast featured two young female entrepreneurs to hear their story on how they are navigating through the challenges and benefits of running a business in South Sudan.  Estella Malek and Monica Iman spoke to Irene Lasu.  Take a listen. 
41m Jun 08, 2022
41m
1978: Suspects arrested over rape and killing of 15-year-old girl in Juba
Two suspects have reportedly been arrested in connection with the rape and killing of a teenage girl in the Gumbo Sherikat residential area of Juba.  The 15-year-old girl was reportedly raped and killed at her home last week. A human rights activist, Nunu Diana says the father of the girl informed her that the two suspects are in police custody for interrogation.
18s Jun 08, 2022
18s
1977: Commissioners and Mayor’s forum for Central Equatoria State to discuss issues affecting Counties
A five-day commissioners and Mayor’s forum for Central Equatoria State opens in Juba tomorrow Wednesday 8th June 2022. The forum, organized by the Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, will bring together all Ministers, the mayor plus his deputies and the six county commissioners from Central Equatoria Sate. The forum is aimed at discussing a range of issues affecting the C...
46m Jun 07, 2022
46m
1976: Juba Mayor: There are a lot of loopholes in the waste management contract that need to be addressed
Juba city council has formed a committee to scrutinize the waste management contract which was issued to East Africa Go Green. The council signed a 10-year contract with the company to collect garbage from door to door and in markets at a fee. Juba City Council Mayor Micheal Ladu Alah Jabu says the city is too huge to be handled by one company, emphasizing that his office will soon work out mo...
44m Jun 06, 2022
44m
1975: One killed, two wounded in clashes between Ugandan and South Sudanese soldiers in contested border area
One South Sudan People's Defense Forces SSPDF soldier has been killed and two others wounded in clashes between Uganda and South Sudanese soldiers in a contested border area. The two armies clashed on Saturday after the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces, UPDF, allegedly encroached into Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State and tried to establish a barracks in the area. The Commissioner of Magwi...
1m Jun 06, 2022
1m
1974: SRSG Haysom: The environment needs peace and peace needs environmental action
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General is encouraging partnerships between the national government and local communities to rebuild and preserve the country’s environment.  Nicholas Haysom says sustained, collective action is needed - led by the government and supported by donors, and regional and international partners, one of which is...
10m Jun 06, 2022
10m
1973: Government urged to quickly resolve rising cost of living
Residents of Juba have called on government to urgently resolve the issue of rising commodity prices in the market. Some of them who spoke to Radio Miraya complained that it is becoming increasingly difficult to provide basic family needs which include sending their children to school, due to the rising cost of living.
1m Jun 05, 2022
1m
1972: UNMISS gears up for this year’s World Environment Day commemoration.
The natural world demands coexistence among all living and non-living things. However, this natural occurrence has for long been under threat due to human activity. June 5th is World Environment Day, set aside to help raise awareness on the importance of protecting the environment. This morning, Miraya breakfast tapped into some of the activities lined up by the UNMISS Environmental and Occupat...
13m Jun 03, 2022
13m
1971: Members of the Real SPLM headed by Pagan Amum to undergo mandatory CTSAMMVM inclusion training
The Community of Saint Egidio says it is organizing a technical training workshop for the members of real SPLM headed by Pagan Amum and the South Sudan United Front SSUF under Paul Malong, as a requirement for inclusion into the ceasefire monitoring group - CTSAMMVM.  Secretary General of the Community of Saint Egidio Paolo Impagliazzo says the training, to be conducted by CTSAMVM, will take p...
5m Jun 02, 2022
5m
1970: Government imposes taxes on import and export of livestock and livestock products
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has imposed taxes on the importation and exportation of livestock and livestock products.  The fees ranging from between $25-$100 USD covers cattle, sheep, chicken, livestock, fish and fish products.   The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikwech says the order intends to curb smuggling, control and combat livestock and fish diseases an...
46m Jun 02, 2022
46m
1969: Menstrual Hygiene
Now as human beings, growth comes with its own challenges for both men and women. However for the females in Africa, adolescents and young women continue to grapple with challenges of menstruation. Miraya featured Emmanuela Dwatuka- AfriYAN president and Mary Marle-Programme Analyst, UNFPA who discussed Menstrual Hygiene. Take a listen 
15m May 30, 2022
15m
1968: Round Table: Political Parties dialogue; a pathway to nurturing peace in South Sudan
Over sixty Political Parties both registered and unregistered gathered this week in Juba for a three-day round table discussion on the creation of a monthly Political Parties Dialogue Platform as a pathway to nurturing Peace and Stability in South Sudan. The round table dialogue which was organized by the Ministry of Peace Building in partnership with United Nations Women aims to promote the p...
1hr 49m May 28, 2022
1hr 49m
1967: UN Security Council renews arms embargo on South Sudan
 The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew an arms embargo against #SouthSudan as well as targeted sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze against individuals and entities by one year, until May 31, 2023.    The resolution was adopted on Thursday with 10 votes in favour and five abstentions.    China, Gabon, India, Kenya, and Russia abstained from the vote.    ...
2m May 27, 2022
2m
1966: Nicholas Haysom: Peacekeepers can never be a substitute for the political will of the parties to end conflict.
The Special Representative to the Secretary-General (SRSG) for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, has called for enhanced concerted efforts in securing durable peace.  Speaking during commemorations of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers this morning, Mr. Haysom said a safe and secure future will only come through inclusive political solutions.  The SRSG further said partnerships ...
9m May 27, 2022
9m
1965: As military observers, we are the eyes of the mission. – Warrant Officer Hwongai RWANG
With less than 24 hours before the commemoration of this year’s International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers which falls tomorrow, Miraya breakfast this morning unpacked the valuable contributions of Warrant Officer Hwongai RWANG to the peace process in South Sudan. The Warrant Officer is a Military Observer based at UNMISS force headquarters in JUBA.  She spoke to Irene Lasu. Take a listen. 
5m May 26, 2022
5m
1964: WFP delivers food to conflict affected Leer
The United Nations World Food Program says it is delivering food to populations affected by conflict in Leer County in Unity State. Thousands of people were displaced in the area and scores killed following violence that started in April. Acting WFP Country Director Adeyinka Badejo says despite being overstretch by lack of funds, the humanitarian agency has already dispatched assistance to the ...
10m May 26, 2022
10m