1839: Roundtable: A look at the recently signed Khartoum Peace Accord and its Implications on the R-ARCSS
Dr Abraham Kuol Nyuon- Dean, School of Social and Economic Studies, University of Juba  and Peter Malish joined Agook Riak on the roundtable discussion to provide expert opinion and analysis of the peace deal signed in Khartoum between the government and the Kitgwang faction of the SPLA-IO 
1hr 51m Jan 22, 2022
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1838: IOM South Sudan provides support for travelers at the Nimule point
The International Organization for Migration, IOM South Sudan, is supporting travelers at the Nimule point of entry to access health and hygiene promotion messages and prevention measures on COVID-19.     IOM also works closely with the WHO and other health partners to support the Early Warning Alert and Response system in close coordination with the county health department in Nimule. IOM’s...
19m Jan 20, 2022
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1837: "Plans to rid Juba city off street venders will resume soon", Mayor of Juba city
Mayor Michael Lado Allah Jabu told radio miraya's Sebit William, that street vendors were only allowed to operate along the roads around Juba during festive season, but now that grace period is over. Lado says they have started the campaign by clearing structures built on the road and reserves, as well as asking street vendors to move to designated places like Suk Militia 
37m Jan 18, 2022
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1836: Understanding mental health issues in South Sudan
For most of everyday life, our mental health plays a very significant role in how we think, feel, and behave. For a country like South Sudan which is recovering from civil strife, the levels of mental health issues could be alarming.  The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that during humanitarian emergencies in South Sudan, rates of mental health disorders can increase up to 4% for sev...
40m Jan 17, 2022
40m
1835: First time teenage driver arrested for killing one person
A 16-year-old boy in Maridi, Western Equatoria has been arrested by police after knocking down a woman, who later died in hospital. Police say the child took his uncle’s vehicle where it was parked and started driving on the road for the first time. Inspector of Police in Maridi County, Emmanuel Juma Francis urged parents and Boda-boda riders not to allow children drive vehicles.
1m Jan 15, 2022
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1834: I CAN South Sudan Children's Choir nominated for the Funky Kids Radio Global Awards
The I CAN South Sudan Children's Choir has been nominated for the Funky Kids Radio Global Artist of the Year 2021 through their music performance done by the children. The Choir is managed by I CAN South Sudan, a multi-Sector NGO in Uganda & South Sudan working towards the wellbeing of Refugees, IDPs & Returnees with special focus on vulnerable children and Women.  The organization’s Public Rel...
6m Jan 14, 2022
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1833: Detained Youth Activist transferred to Juba Central Prison
The lawyer for detained youth activist Animu Athiel is calling for speedy resolution of the case now that she has been transferred to Juba Central Prison. Youth Activist, Animu Athiei was arrested in late December by security personnel in Juba on allegations that she is Ugandan national, and her lawyers said there was an attempt to deport her to Uganda but Uganda government refused. Philip ins...
4m Jan 14, 2022
4m
1832: Be wary of scammers – Cybersecurity Specialist
With the advent of the coronavirus, human interaction in the physical spaces seems to be shrinking making most of the people to opt for the virtual world. However, this option also comes with its own risks. This morning we featured a cybersecurity expert who took us through how people have fallen victim to cyber crime on the internet, losing thousands of dollars.  Mabior Agau Nyok explored the...
9m Jan 13, 2022
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1831: Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs warns of impending food shortage in Warrap State
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Peter Mayen, says Warrap State is likely to be hit with severe food shortage in the next three months due to devastating effects of floods. Mr. Mayen says floods in some areas have subsided but was quick to mention that three more areas remain under water. He said people have lost their livelihood in the floods including agricultura...
6m Jan 13, 2022
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1830: Nationwide: How best can citizens access justice?
Justice and the rule of law are terms that always come together and explain one another in practice. Over the years, the concept of justice has developed to the extent of becoming a shared human value to which all nations prescribed and signed international charters and conventions. South Sudan is one of the countries that are signatories to such charters that call for justice as a basic demand...
45m Jan 12, 2022
45m
1829: Nationwide: Looking back at the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
Political commentator Andrea Mach Mabior sat with Gabriel Shadar to look back on the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
44m Jan 11, 2022
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1828: Economist urges South Sudan leaders to enhance efforts at implementation of the peace agreement to help boost its economy
An economist has predicted changes in both political and economic systems among African countries. Patrick Heinish, an economist for emerging markets and developing economies at the German commercial bank says, African countries have predominantly young populations who will soon start demanding for improvements in the economic and political system. Heinish says South Sudan has a unique situati...
6m Jan 11, 2022
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1828: UNMISS Police Commissioner calls for continued partnership with local police
UNMISS police Commissioner Christine Fossen talks about her experiences, challenges, successes and also plans for 2022 in an exclusive interview with Miraya's Sebit William.   #TakeAListen 
17m Jan 11, 2022
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1827: Fish in Northern Bahr el Ghazal was affected by Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome. – Authorities
The Food and Agriculture Organization FAO and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries say laboratory tests have revealed that fish in Northern Bahr el Ghazal were affected by Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome. FAO Senior Fisheries Officer Sarafino Ojja says the parasite has now cleared off the water bodies because the incubation period for the disease is about 20 days.  Ojja says the disease is att...
18m Jan 10, 2022
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1826: Winners of the Face of Kush add their weight to solving societal problems in South Sudan
This years’ Face of Kush has opened more doors for young people to help fight societal problems. Young people who participated in the beauty competition created project proposals which they submitted as part of the requirement to participate in the pageant.  This morning, Miraya breakfast featured the winners, Machiek Machiek and Nether Wang who explained how they intend to implement their pro...
16m Jan 07, 2022
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1825: Government urged to introduce stringent measures against GBV
The South Sudan Council of Churches has stepped up the anti- Gender Based Violence campaign through what is known as “Thursday in Black”. This is a campaign in which advocates wear black as a sign of support to the victims of GBV. This is part of the initiative launched by the World Council of Churches. Advocacy coordinator of the Council of Churches, Juan Racheal says GBV is a big menace in t...
7m Jan 07, 2022
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1824: South Sudan drug and food control authority to clamp down on unauthorized importation of drugs
The South Sudan drug and food control authority says it will start clamping down on unauthorized individuals involved in the importation of drugs.  Secretary General for the authority Mawien Atem Mawien says the decision was reached after a public outcry that the malaria medicine was not effective. Dr. Mawien says the authority will inspect pharmacies, especially in Juba, and confiscate any m...
1m Jan 06, 2022
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1823: Replacement of the Central Bank Governor will not bring significant change – Economist
The world over, modern economies demand an effective participation of the banking system which is fully supervised by the country’s central bank. This institution is mandated to carry out a nation's monetary policy and control its money supply, often with a view to maintaining low inflation and steady Gross Domestic Product GDP growth. This week, South Sudan’s Central Bank experienced some cha...
16m Jan 05, 2022
16m
1822: A closer Look at the Situation within the SPLA IO and its impact to Peace implementation
The SPLM IO has been facing internal wrangles which eventually led the party to be split into two following the break away of the Kitwang faction. Last week, the SPLM-IO in Juba issued a press statement calling for dialogue with its breakaway group after days of  clashes in Magenis area of Upper Nile State. So how is the situation within the SPLM-IO affecting the peace implementation in the co...
42m Jan 04, 2022
42m
1821: National ministry of health confirms Omicron variant in South Sudan as cases of infections drop
The National ministry of health has confirmed the presence of highly transmissible Omicron variant of the Covid-19 in South Sudan. The acting incident manager at the public health laboratory, Dr John Rumuno says received results of samples sent to East Africa indicate a presence of Omicron variant in South Sudan. The ministry of health is, however, reporting a drop in the number of covid-19 p...
1m Jan 04, 2022
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1820: Needs for flood victims have grown – UN OCHA
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs UN OCHA says climate change has had adverse effects on the people this year compared to previous years. OCHA Deputy Head of Office Policy Annette Hearns says over eight hundred and thirty thousand people, a greater proportion of whom are women and children, were reported as having been impacted by flooding and that about six...
8m Dec 31, 2021
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1819: Animu's lawyer accuses government of unlawful detention
Laywer Philip Anyang paid a visit to his client and gave an update on the state of the matter. Listen as he explains more to Irene Lasu 
9m Dec 30, 2021
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1819: Year in focus: UNHCR South Sudan
Refugees have for long been among the people on the receiving end, when it comes to bearing the brunt of the political instability.  The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement to a third country. UNHC...
9m Dec 30, 2021
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1819: FAO releases a new report highlighting the devastating effect of the floods on livestock and crops
This year’s rainy season has seen unrelenting floods because of heavy rains which have characterized most parts of South Sudan. Desperate families in flood-ravaged villages have had to spend hours in search of food and other essentials, after another summer of intense rainfall worsened an already dire situation.  The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization FAO in South Sudan has been on the gro...
7m Dec 30, 2021
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1819: Year in focus: South Sudan Economic review 2021
The wealth and resources of a country are mainly determined by production and consumption of goods and services. However, South Sudan’s economy has been vulnerable to weather, oil prices, and conflict related shocks, making it difficult for the country to fully maximize its potential. Despite this gloomy picture, numerous efforts have been made to help pick up the economy. As we close the year ...
16m Dec 30, 2021
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1818: Fifteen SPLA -IO forces killed in a recent clash with General Gatwech
SPLA-IO says fifteen of its forces including two officers have been killed in recent clashes at Kor Jala, Maganis and Amut. SPLA-IO Spokesperson, Col. Lam Paul Gabriel says the latest attack was on Monday when forces loyal to former SPLA-IO chief of staff, General Simon Gatwech invaded SPLA-IO Machar’s position in Amut and overran the garrison. Col. Lam Paul confirmed that the SPLA-IO loyal t...
29s Dec 29, 2021
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1817: Release Animu Athiei - Lawyer
The lawyer for Animu Athiei, a youth activist who has gone missing, is calling for her release. Stephen Nelson says Athiei was arrested last Friday by the security organ and has remained in detention since then. Nelson says his client had filed a case against the government of South Sudan in Juba high Court and African commission for Human Rights after her documents, including passport were c...
6m Dec 28, 2021
6m
1816: Year in focus: UNMISS Political Affairs Division
UNMISS' Chief of Political Affairs Division Guy Bennett sat with Irene Lasu to look back on the year in review and the division's plans for the new year. #TakeAListen
14m Dec 27, 2021
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1815: World Food Programme pledges to continue its vital work in the country in 2022 and the years to come
The United Nations World Food Programme has pledged to continue its vital work in the country in 2022 and the years to come. The WFP’s Country Director Matthew Hollingworth says that the 2021 was full of challenges and successes. He has called on the people of South Sudan to help each other and to allow the humanitarians to help them help themselves:
6m Dec 24, 2021
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1814: Red Cross deploys volunteers to ensure safety on Christmas Day
South Sudan red cross society says it will deploy over fifty volunteers in three major towns of Juba, Bor and Wau to respond to possible emergency during the festive season. Red cross head of communication, Marial Mayom says, twenty of these volunteers will be strategically deployed in public places in the national capital Juba.  He says, the teams will respond to emergencies by providing fir...
5m Dec 24, 2021
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1814: Police deploy security personnel to ensure peaceful celebrations during the festive season
National Police Service says, security personnel have been deployed in all the States to ensure that people celebrate Christmas and New Year peacefully. In an interview with Miraya's Lwak Nelson, Police spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justice says there is a security presence in busy public places like the Markets, churches, as well as patrols in the residential areas. Maj. Daniel Justin urged...
5m Dec 24, 2021
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1813: Chosen Peoples, Christianity and Political Imagination in South Sudan
During the Second Sudanese Civil War Sudanese Catholic Bishops condemned the lack of religious freedom, made demands of the state, and encouraged the laity with biblical references.  To learn more about this very interesting and important topic you should read the book “Chosen Peoples, Christianity and Political Imagination in South Sudan” or at least listen to its author Professor Christopher...
8m Dec 24, 2021
8m
1812: One aid worker killed in Jonglei State
One humanitarian worker has been killed and another injured in an attack on a UN World Food Program convoy in Jonglei state. Armed men attacked the convoy of five amphibious vehicles between Tindiir and Duk Padiet on Sunday morning, and sprayed the vehicles with bullets.  The WFP convoy was returning from Tindiir, where they had delivered five tons of live-saving food assistance for flood-affe...
7m Dec 21, 2021
7m
1811: IGAD Envoy: Registering Success in Chapter II will be the game-changer
The IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan is urging the parties to implement the agreement in letter and spirit within the remaining fifteen months so elections can be conducted at the end of the interim period as stipulated in the agreement.  Speaking to Radio Miraya, Ambassador Ismail Wais said IGAD will be engaging the African Union and the United Nations and the friends of South Sudan to ensur...
15m Dec 19, 2021
15m
1810: Edmond Yakani: There is a great absence of rule of law in our country
Community for Empowerment Progress Organization Executive Director Edmond Yakani says people who were unfairly detained in Yirol Main Prison and Baburzet in Yirol West County of Lakes State need to be compensated. This follows the release of about one hundred and seventy-five inmates from Yirol Main Prison and Baburzet in Yirol West County of Lakes State.  The inmates were arrested for allege...
32m Dec 17, 2021
32m
1809: Teachers in Central Equatoria State raise concern over the new salary scale.
Teachers in Central Equatoria State have raised concern over the new salary scale. The teachers argue that the nature of work allowance that they used to get has been taken out, as it is not appearing in the new scale. The council of Ministers chaired by President Kiir had approved a new salary scale for all civil servants in the country. Miraya breakfast this morning featured the Chairman and...
25m Dec 16, 2021
25m
1808: SRSG Nicholas Haysom: Parties must apply a sense of urgency in the implementation of all aspects of the peace agreement
The UN Special Representative to South Sudan Nicholas Haysom has called on parties to the revitalized peace agreement, to master a renewed sense of political will to avoid a state of paralysis and a collapse of the agreement.   Addressing the United Nations Security Council in New York, Mr. Haysom said that next year presents a dramatic challenge if South Sudan is to conduct elections planned ...
12m Dec 16, 2021
12m
1807: South Sudanese pilots’ association elects new leadership.
The South Sudanese association has elected a new executive that will be mandated to champion and advocate for the needs of its members. This morning, Miraya breakfast featured Dau Majak Ayom and Samson Ohide Lomoro, the chairman and secretary of the association respectively. Take a listen. 
18m Dec 15, 2021
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1806: Andrea Mach: When you are a movement, you must lead by example
A political analyst has criticized institutions and individuals fighting corruption after South Sudan was named one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Andrea Mach says political entities that have been fighting corruption have joined the corrupt system themselves. The latest corruption index released by Transparency International last Friday, places South Sudan in bottom place, tied wi...
20m Dec 13, 2021
20m
1805: UJOSS: Harassment of the media is affecting government’s communication to its citizens
The media space in South Sudan has continued to shrink due to numerous challenges that constantly threaten press freedom. Just a few days ago, authorities closed Singaita FM, a community radio station based in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State, following a misunderstanding over slotting of government officials on a talk show. A few months ago, Radio Jonglei in Bor was shut down on suspicion of b...
38m Dec 13, 2021
38m
1804: Ministry of health registers new cases of COVID-19
The national ministry of health has confirmed 18 cases of COVID-19 out of 790 samples in its latest round of testing. The announcement was made on Sunday during the weekly press briefing on COVID-19. Speaking during the briefing, the Director of preventive Health Services Dr. John Romunu said the positive cases were a result of tests performed in all laboratories across the country. This brings...
6m Dec 13, 2021
6m
1803: First Vice President says disunity is affecting the country’s posperity despite its abundant natural resources.
The First Vice President Riek Machar Teny says disunity among the people of South Sudan has made it difficult for the country to use its natural resources to propel it towards prosperity.  Dr. Machar was speaking yesterday in Juba during the launch of the General Secretariat of SPLM-IO under theme; “Towards Democratic, United and Prosperous South Sudan”. Machar says South Sudan can only be a p...
1m Dec 12, 2021
1m
1802: The Roundtable: Legislative priorities of the Council of States, as the transitional period nears the end
1hr 53m Dec 11, 2021
1hr 53m
1801: Human rights advocates call for more capacity building of security personnel to uphold people’s rights
On the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day, human rights advocates are calling for more capacity building of security personnel to uphold people’s rights.  The Executive Director of the Justice and Human Rights Observatory, says security personnel in South Sudan need to be aware of people’s rights when dealing with them.  Meanwhile, Community based organization Defy Hate Now is ...
14m Dec 10, 2021
14m
1800: Relative calm returns to Leer following intercommunal violence
The situation in Leer County, Unity state is reported to be ‘cautiously calm’, days after intercommunal fighting that led to the killing of at least 23 people in Padeah village. The fighting has reportedly subsided and communities that fled are said to be slowly returning to their homes. The fighting erupted last Wednesday, between armed youth and men from Mayendit and Leer counties and lasted ...
6m Dec 10, 2021
6m
1799: South Sudan scoops this Year’s African Women In Media Award
 Sheila Ponie, a journalist working with the City Review Newspaper in South Sudan has yet again put the country on the map of the continent by wining the African Women in Media award. She wrote about the Women in trade: Financial inclusion as tool to boost intra African trade. Sheila Sat with Lucy Kiden to talk about her latest achievement. #Listenhere
7m Dec 09, 2021
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1799: World Bank to assist Ministry of Finance improve South Sudan's budget process
The World Bank says it plans to assist the Ministry of Finance improve its system for budget formulation and implementation.  World Bank Country Manager Firas Raad says this is part of the bank’s project in Public Finance Management, to ensure that the budget cycle every year is planned and organized. He says the project is expected to be implemented in February next year. He spoke exclusively ...
15m Dec 09, 2021
15m
1799: UNESCO and the Swedish Embassy launch ‘Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training project
UNESCO’s chief of education Dr Tap Raj Pant said the project is aimed at contributing to government's ongoing effort at strengthening technical and vocational education training. Through this project, the most vulnerable and underprivileged groups will be reached with life skilled trainings. He spoke to Miraya's Lucy Kiden. 
8m Dec 09, 2021
8m
1797: Food and Agriculture Organization launches a new project
The Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO has laughed a new project “Improving resilient livelihoods through food and nutrition security of vulnerable communalities, especially women-headed households in War Jur River and Torit counties of south Sudan “ Abigail Wathome, Programme Support and Coordination Specialist and the manager of the new project and Rose Adede, Gender Officer sat with Iren...
9m Dec 08, 2021
9m
1796: UNICEF makes a passionate appeal to help raise over one hundred million dollars for its 2022 humanitarian action for children in South Sudan
The UN children’s agency, UNICEF, is making a passionate appeal to help raise over one hundred million dollars for its 2022 humanitarian action for children in South Sudan.  UNICEF South Sudan Chief Field Operations, Mads Oyen joined Miraya's Irene Lasu on the breakfast show to explain more. #TakeAListen
8m Dec 08, 2021
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