1287: Food safety, everyone’s business
The second World Food Safety Day was celebrated yesterday, 7 June, to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development.  Under the theme “Food safety, everyone’s business”, the action oriented campaign will promote global food saf...
35m Jun 08, 2020
35m
1286: The Roundtable: Inter-communal conflict
1hr 57m Jun 06, 2020
1hr 57m
1285: Ministry of Environment says transformative actions urgently needed to preserve nature and save lives
The Ministry of Environment says transformative actions are urgently needed to preserve nature and save lives. The Undersecretary in the Ministry, Joseph Africano Bartel makes the comments as South Sudan joins the rest of the world to mark World Environment Day today, to draw attention to the need to sustainably use biodiversity for human survival and socio-economic development.  Bartel says co...
27m Jun 05, 2020
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1284: SSPDF confirms Lt. Col. Lual Akook Wol Kiir's death
The South Sudan people’s defence Forces SSPDF has confirmed the death of Lt. Col. Lual Akook Wol Kiir, a suspect in yesterday’s Gumbo- Shirikat shooting.  SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang Lt. Col Kiir died of injuries he sustained during the shooting incident.  Lual Akook Wol Kiir and six of his bodyguards were arrested after a shooting incident that killed at least five people.  The...
21s Jun 04, 2020
21s
1283: Maj Gen Koang: The only confirmation I have is that he was arrested, I cannot confirm reports about his death
South Sudan people’s defence force says perpetrator of yesterday’s shooting at the Sherikat residential area in Juba yesterday has been arrested together with his six bodyguards. Army spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang said Lt. Col Lual Akook Wol Kiir together with his six bodyguards will be arraigned before a court martial for trial.  Gen Koang says rules and regulations require the ar...
3m Jun 04, 2020
3m
1282: UK Amb: Basic health services must continue recieving as much attention during this covid19 crisis
The UK is holding a Global Vaccine Summit today Thursday 4 June. The summit will showcase UK’s commitment to Gavi (the international organisation that improves access to vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries). In South Sudan the UK government is providing health services that includes children vaccinations through UNICEF. UK Ambassador to South Sudan Chris Trott and Jean...
19m Jun 04, 2020
19m
1281: One person dies after detonating a grenade
One person has died in Yei after detonating a grenade while engaging in a fight with join security operation. The deceased is believed to be part of an armed group and had been frequently visiting his family in Luparete just 2 – kilometers outside Yei town.  He was being intercepted by security forces during one of his visits yesterday and was shot on the leg. He then detonated a grenade while ...
4m Jun 02, 2020
4m
1280: Antonio Guterres on Intl Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020.
2m May 29, 2020
2m
1279: Heavy rain disrupt business, affects residents in Juba
Several areas in the capital Juba have been flooded following heavy rains that have pounded the city in the last few days. In response, this morning people were seen digging passages to drain water from their homes and collecting belongings that were submerged in water. Market sellers have also shifted their stalls to the roadsides after their market stalls were flooded. Early this week, the we...
29s May 27, 2020
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1278: Maridi records 19 pregnancies among girls following school closures
A local Non-Governmental Organization based in Maridi County, Western Equatoria state is reporting an increase in teenage pregnancies since school closures were announced, as part of COVID-19 preventative measures.   The ‘Nutritional Protection Organization’ has recorded 19 pregnancies over the past few weeks. The organization’s Executive Director, Egbandama Josephine says the numbers have been...
5m May 27, 2020
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1277: A team from the UN, SSPDF and the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission to conduct a verification visit ahead of the release of 11 children from a forces training site
A team from the United Nations, the SSPDF and the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission will be conducting a verification visit ahead of the release of 11 children from a forces training site in Lologo, Central Equatoria state. The 10 boys and 1 girl were associated with forces of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance and the SPLM-IO, and will be released in accordance...
8m May 26, 2020
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1276: Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Dr. Thuou Loi, says the actual number of infections is much higher
The national task force on COVID-19 has announced 151 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of the confirmed infections in the country to 806. The taskforce warns that the virus has already penetrated the communities, and says people are dying in their houses either due to COVID 19 or other diseases since the public is not visiting health facilities for management. The Director Ge...
22m May 26, 2020
22m
1275: Covid19 cases climbed to 665
The number of confirmed Covid19 cases in the country climbed to 665 after the ministry of health announced another 110 new cases on Sunday. This latest report also show that six people have died from the disease and six others have recovered. Speaking during a media briefing yesterday, the incident manager for COVID-19 in the ministry of health, Angok Gordon Kuol, said more than 5,000 collected...
1m May 25, 2020
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1274: Ateny: President Kiir has not travelled for any medical treatment.
Spokesperson of the President, Ateny Wek Ateny has refuted social media reports suggesting that President Salva Kiir has travelled to Cairo to seek medical treatment. Ateny says president Kiir is in Juba enjoying good health.   Meanwhile the presidential spokesperson has announced that parties to the peace agreement will hold a virtual meeting after Eid holiday to try and resolve stalemate on t...
8m May 25, 2020
8m
1273: Journalists Union mourns veteran scribe, Edward Terso
The Secretary-General of the Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS), Edward Terso died in Khartoum Friday afternoon after a long illness.   Speaking to Radio Miraya, UJOSS President, Oliver Modi, said Terso, who was a strong media advocate, had been battling an abdominal complication since last year.   Modi described his death as a ‘big loss’ to the media fraternity in South Sudan.    He e...
5m May 23, 2020
5m
1272: SPLM-IO spox: Self-isolation of FVP not affecting running of gov't business
The Press Secretary for First Vice President, Riek Machar Teny says the self-isolation of the First Vice President after he tested positive for COVID-19, is not affecting the running of government business.    James Gadet Dak says Dr Machar is continuing with his official assignments remotely from his residence in Juba.    “Dr Machar and his wife also Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, A...
5m May 23, 2020
5m
1271: UN Humanitarian Coordinator condemns killing of three aid workers in Jonglei
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou has strongly condemned the killing of three aid workers in Jonglei state, and called for an end to recurring acts of violence which are disrupting life-saving assistance and COVID-19 response in many parts of the country. On Sunday, a Médecins Sans Frontières or MSF staff member and two staff members of another humanitar...
1m May 21, 2020
1m
1270: UNMISS dispatches team to investigate Jonglei clashes
 UN Secretary General Special Representative to South Sudan says the mission can not confirm the number of casualties following the weekend's violence that broke out between armed Murle youth and Lou Nuer fighters in Pieri, northern Jonglei.  Mr. David Shearer said a team from the UN mission has since been dispatched to the area to get accurate information into the incident.
10m May 20, 2020
10m
1269: UNMISS human Rights Division releases report on access to health Care for sexual violence victims
A new report by the United Nations reveals that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan continue to struggle to access adequate medical and mental health care.  The report issued jointly by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the UN Human Rights Office looks at access and quality of care available in Unity and the Central and Western Equatorian regions, which acco...
11m May 20, 2020
11m
1268: SSNAMA: Partial lockdown must be reinforced to prevent the further spread of covid19
The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives association SSNAMA has expressed concerned over the rapid spread of the covid19 across the country. This comes following the presidency’s decision to relax rules and directives of the lockdown. The Nurses and Midwives say that South Sudanese are generally vulnerable in particularly the women, children and elderly as they have weak immunity due to deficient nu...
18m May 19, 2020
18m
1267: First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar tests positive for COVID-19, reassures public
#SouthSudan First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny has tested positive for COVID-19.    “I want to declare that I have been found positive and shall self-quarantine at my residence until released by doctors,” Mr. Machar announced on national broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Television (SSBC) on Monday evening. FVP Machar, also the Deputy Chairperson of the recently dissolved high-level ...
4m May 18, 2020
4m
1266: The Roundtable- Towards 100 days of the formation of RTGoNU
1hr 55m May 16, 2020
1hr 55m
1265: People with Disabilities call for inclusion in COVID19 prevention Measures.
An International Organisation Humanity & Inclusion (former Handicap International) is calling for the provision of services to persons with disabilities during the COVID 19 pandemic.   The Organisation is working on promoting disability Inclusion in Covid 19 prevention and response through awareness creation via mass media, social media and through other forms of awareness raising. Mawut LOUIS ...
15m May 15, 2020
15m
1264: Civil Society says the COVID-19 pandemic should not be used as an excuse for delays in the peace process.
The Civil Society says the COVID-19 pandemic should not be used as an excuse for delays in the peace process. Executive Director of the Organization for Responsive Governance, Rajab Mohandis says the allocation of states and appointment of local governments should not be held hostage to the pandemic.  According to Mohandis, the outbreak of the pandemic should in fact be a motivator for the part...
8m May 14, 2020
8m
1264: National Youth Union and Youth coalition join hands against covid19
The National Youth Union and Youth coalition in the country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in sensitizing the public on the dangers of covid19. Speaking to Radio Miraya after the signing, Christine Kide the head of youth commission and a signatory to the MOU said their focus will be to sensitize the people in the states and the grassroots who are lacking knowledge of ...
5m May 13, 2020
5m
1263: Incident Manager for COVID-19, Dr. Angook Gordon Kuol provides latest updates on covid 19
Dr. Kuol says communities continue to defy government's restriction on social distancing. He spoke on the Nationwide with Miraya's Sani Martin.
43m May 12, 2020
43m
1262: President Kiir announces major changes in the army top command
President Salva Kiir has announced major changes in the army leadership, including the appointment of a new Chief of Defence Forces.  In a decree read on the State Broadcaster – SSBC Television last evening, President Kiir, as commander in chief of the armed forces relieved Gen Gabriel Jok Riak from the position of Chief Defence Forces and replaced him with Lt. Gen Johnson Juma Okot at the same...
6m May 12, 2020
6m
1261: Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan Ambassador Douglas Scott Proudfoot talks of his government's support to nurses and midwives
Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan says it is important not to lose sight of other health issues in the country despite the threat that the coronavirus poses. Ambassador Douglas Scott Proudfoot says the Canadian government will continue to train nurses and midwives across the country. He said as South Sudan joins the rest of the world in celebrating nurses on the international nurses’ day, ther...
7m May 12, 2020
7m
1260: Japan's Government contributes US$ 12 million to South Sudan including US$ 3.1 to WFP
The Government of Japan has recently contributed US$ 12 million to South Sudan including US$ 3.1 to WFP. The money is expected to help support the prevention of COVID – 19 and also for the implementation of the Revitalised Peace agreement.  H.E. Seiji Okada, Ambassador of Japan to South Sudan and Matthew Hollingworth, WFP’s Country Director in South Sudan, spoke to Miraya’s Sebit William in an ...
17m May 12, 2020
17m
1259: UNMISS Installs water points in Juba
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan will be installing water tanks for hand washing in different parts of Juba, beginning today. UNMISS Head of Field Office Central Equatoria Geetha Pios says the 3000-litre water capacity tanks will be stationed in marketplaces, recommendation by the state minister of housing.  Pios has however advised that the water is strictly for hand wash as it is not...
5m May 11, 2020
5m
1258: Education On-air launched on radio Miraya
As the country embarks on relaxing COVID-19 guidelines and allowing business to operate. It is not yet clear when schools will be open. As students wait for when this day will come, the Minister of general education, UN children’s Agency UNICEF and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are today launching the distance learning Programme to be aired on Radio Miraya. The programme which begin...
18m May 11, 2020
18m
1257: High Level Taskforce reports 36 new cases
The Director General for Policy Planning, Budget and research at the Ministry of Health Dr. Richard Lino Laku read the communication on behalf of the taskforce.
3m May 10, 2020
3m
1256: The Roundtable: Permanent Constitution Making Process in South Sudan.
1hr 50m May 09, 2020
1hr 50m
1255: South Sudan’s taskforce on Covid 19 reports thirty new cases
 South Sudan’s taskforce on Covid 19 has today reported thirty new cases of coronavirus in the country. This brings to 120, the total number of confirmed cases in the country with two recoveries. The Director General for Policy Planning, Budget and research at the Ministry of Health Dr. Richard Lino Laku said the thirty confirmed cases are South Sudanese.  Dr. Laku, who is a member of the tasfo...
5m May 08, 2020
5m
1254: Activists speak on the relaxation of covid 19 restrictions and the allocation of states
A group of civil society and political analysts have described government’s decision to relax restriction in the prevention of covid 19 as a wrong, political decision. Serving as panelists on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Jame Kolok, the chairperson of Civil society alliance, Mach Andrea, a political commentator, and civil society activists Christine Kide and Edmund Yakani said the government has ...
38m May 08, 2020
38m
1253: Citizens Taskforce on COVID-19 critical of the decision to ease restrictions
The Citizens Taskforce on COVID-19, is critical of the decision, saying the revised measures will only lead to more infections.  A member of the taskforce Lorna Marekeke describes the move as a political move that is harmful to the health and safety of the people of South Sudan. She is advising citizens to strictly follow the preventative measures of social distancing and proper hygiene.  She s...
5m May 08, 2020
5m
1252: Nationwide: local capacities to combat escalation of COVID-19 cases in South Sudan.
43m May 07, 2020
43m
1251: David Shearer: We are working hard to support the national COVID-19 response
United Nations Mission in South Sudan’ Special Representative to the Secretary General David Shearer says the mission has put up interventions in support of national efforts aimed at combating covid19. Speaking in a virtual Press Conference a while ago, Shearer say some of the interventions include scaling down some operations like patrols and peace-building events.  He called on the general pu...
7m May 07, 2020
7m
1250: Boda-boda cyclists petition authorities
Boda-boda riders have petitioned state authorities demanding the lifting of restrictions on their movement. The public motorcycle operators in Torit, through their association staged a peaceful demonstration in Torit town on Wednesday and handed their petition to the state Secretary-General.  Their representative, Juma Moses Abaha said the restrictions that were imposed by the national COVID-19...
4m May 07, 2020
4m
1249: NGOs urged to be more strategic in fight against covid19
Non-governmental organisations NGOs have been urged to be more strategic as they adjust their core mandate in the wake of the covid19 pandemic. National NGO focal person for South Sudan NGO Forum James Mat Gai said this to Miraya breakfast this morning.  Gai further says NGOs will receive Risk Communication Materials to enhance dissemination of covid19 messages.   
14m May 05, 2020
14m
1248: Franka Cadee: unite and achieve shared goals
South Sudan joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Midwives' Day day. This day is about people who devote their lives to caring for mothers and children; giving lifesaving immunizations and health advice; looking after older people and generally meeting everyday essential health needs.  In commemorating the day, President of the International Confederation of Midwives, F...
1m May 05, 2020
1m
1247: The Round Table - Security Sector Reform in South Sudan
1hr 54m May 02, 2020
1hr 54m
1246: UNOPS assures of strict accountability on World Bank’s grant to South Sudan
The World Bank has approved USD 40 million to provide income support to 65,000 households in South Sudan.   A $40 million grant from the World Bank’s International Development Association will fund a two and half years Project to provide income support to nearly 430 000 low income South Sudanese.  United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), which are the implementing partner, says the g...
9m May 01, 2020
9m
1245: Amnesty International calls for renewal of arms embargo on South Sudan
The Amnesty International is calling on the United Nations Security Council to renew arms embargo on South Sudan. Amnesty International says the embargo has helped to reduce violence and human rights abuses in the country. Amnesty’s weapons investigator Brian Castner says, now that the government of national unity has begun implementing the revitalized peace agreement, South Sudan needs the arm...
9m May 01, 2020
9m
1244: UNMISS calls for proper handling of covid19 to protect jobs
The United Nation Mission in South Sudan UNMISS has called on authorities and stakeholders to effectively handle the covid19 crisis to avoid job losses. UNMISS Director for Human Rights Division Eugene Nindorera, says the covid19 may bring about human rights violations if not handled properly. He says covid19 has a potential of impacting job security, which may result in an increase in crime ac...
13m May 01, 2020
13m
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
6m
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
8m
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
8m
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
9m
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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