1195: UNMISS quarantines 99 members of staff for #COVID19
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan UNMISS has quarantined 99 of its staff countrywide, who recently came into South Sudan. Speaking to Radio Miraya in an interview, UN special representative to the secretary general David Shearer, however, emphasized that the 99 are not sick but are merely observing the recommended quarantine period of 14 days to make sure they are not carrying the virus...
15m Mar 25, 2020
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1194: UNICEF scales up hygiene measures in response to COVID19
UNICEF is putting up hand washing stations and distributing soap in response to the threat coronavirus in South Sudan. UNICEF Chief Field operations and coordinator for COVID19-response Mads Owen, however, says people should not ignore other health needs that can help fight severe acute malnutrition among the children. He said this in an interview on Miraya breakfast this morning. Take a listen.  
7m Mar 25, 2020
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1193: President Salva Kiir suspends all movement from 8PM to 6AM
President Salva Kiir has issued a republican order imposing a nationwide-wide night curfew as part of preventive measures to guard against coronavirus -COVID-19 The order announced on the state-owned broadcaster SSBC came into effect at midnight and directs for the suspension of all movement from 8’oclock in the evening to 6 o’clock in the morning. Speaking to Radio Miraya, presidential press s...
1m Mar 25, 2020
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1192: Corona - Check B Magic and War Child Holland
Check B Magic has released an Afro beat called Corona. He says an artistic approach is powerful in disseminating information, that is why he chose to do a song to help fight the coronavirus.  He featured on the Miraya breakfast this morning. Take a listen to the corona jingle.
1m Mar 25, 2020
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1191: World TB day commemorated
Tuberculosis or TB as some people know it, remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year, mostly in developing countries.    On the Breakfast show this morning, we talk to experts on Tuberculosis   Rita Charles - a TB and HIV coordinator at State Ministry of health and Lucia Akala - a clinician who discuss progress made and challe...
10m Mar 24, 2020
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1190: UN calls for an immediate global military ceasefire, to fight coronavirus
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres is calling for an immediate global ceasefire to fight coronavirus.  Mr. Guterres on Monday said the ceasefire would allow humanitarians to reach populations that are most vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19, which first emerged in Wuhan, China, last December, and has now been reported in more than 180 countries.
2m Mar 24, 2020
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1189: UNMISS freezes staff travel into South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has put a seven-day freeze on staff travelling into South Sudan as part of the peacekeeping mission’s support for national-led COVID-19 prevention efforts. The decision is effective midnight tonight and applies to all personnel except those who are critical to continuing UNMISS operations.  UN Special Representative David Shearer says the new restrictio...
1m Mar 24, 2020
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1188: FAO says the arrival of locusts in Juba over the weekend came as a big surprise.
The Food and Agriculture Organization in South Sudan says, the arrival of locusts in Juba over the weekend, came as a big surprise. FAO’s Country Representative Meshack Malo told Radio Miraya with this new development, it is a wake-up call to change the strategy. He said several people have been trained as field monitors to give updates daily in regard to the locusts’ invasion across the country. 
13m Mar 23, 2020
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1187: WHO and MOH want everyone to adhere to safety measures
Ministry of Health and World Health organization in #SouthSudan say, there is no confirmed case of Corona virus in the country. Providing an update on the Miraya Breakfast show, Dr Angok Kuol from the Ministry of Health and Dr Abraham ABENEGO from WHO say, screening will continue for those arriving in the country. They called on everyone to observe the different safety measures being put in pla...
20m Mar 23, 2020
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1186: South Sudanese fights COVID-19 through song
South Sudanese national Bulda Lomerikason is taking to music to play his part in the fight against coronavirus.   An IT expert by day, Lomerikason, has composed this song to educate masses on prevention and alertness as the pandemic sweeps the globe.   With no case reported in South Sudan as of today, this IT specialist is hoping to use his hidden talent in music to help keep the people of Sout...
3m Mar 22, 2020
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1176: Spotlight with Oluranti Moses Adeniyi, Network Technician from Nigeria
  Our spotlight focus for today is on Oluranti Moses Adeniyi. He hails from Nigeria.  He has a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and two Masters in IT and Business Administration.  He is a service-oriented Information Technology (IT) Specialist with vast experience, highly proficient in systems analysis, ICT Policy and strategy design. He exhibits excellent communication skills in manag...
38m Mar 20, 2020
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1185: TNLA proposes suspension of all flights from countries with coronavirus cases
The Assembly Business Committee in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has proposed suspension of all flights from Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, including UN flights from flying into the country.  This suspension also applies to schools, daily operations of some state and private institutions including any religious gatherings. The proposal is a preventive measure on any attack of Coronav...
9m Mar 20, 2020
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1184: Nationwide 19 March 2020
43m Mar 19, 2020
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1183: Health minister: COVID-19, top priority
The newly appointed minister of health says the ministry will identify additional isolation centers for suspected coronavirus cases. Elizabeth Acuei Yol started work in her new office today, with COVID-19 as one of her top priorities.  She told Radio Miraya that her immediate focus is on preparing the country for a possible outbreak – and said the isolation facility available is not enough.   T...
5m Mar 19, 2020
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1182: UNMISS puts new measures against coronavirus.
The United Nations in South Sudan has announced new measures in support of Government-led efforts to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus or COVID-19.    A statement from the UN office says the measures are aimed at protecting the people of South Sudan and UN staff. Sworo Charles Elisha reports.
2m Mar 19, 2020
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1181: Nationwide 17 March 2020
46m Mar 19, 2020
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1180: UNHAS to unveil a new airport terminal in Lakes state.
The United Nations Humanitarian Air Services – UNHAS, is set to unveil a new airport terminal and renovated section of Rumbek airport in Lakes state. The new facility will make access to the Lakes region much easier and enable the World Food Program and other aid partners reach communities with much needed assistance. The terminal was constructed by the UN Humanitarian Air Service at a cost of ...
5m Mar 17, 2020
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1179: South Sudan Women groups demand fulfilment of 35% representation.
The Women Coalition for Peace and the Women’s bloc’ of South Sudan say they have noted with “deep” concern that the executive appointments have fallen short of the 35 percent women representation enshrined in the Peace Agreement. The group is urging President Kiir to nominate more women in the Transitional National Legislature, States Governors and States Executives. Lorna James Elia from the V...
23m Mar 17, 2020
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1178: President Kiir cautions citizens to take measures against COVID - 19
The President of the Republic of South Sudan has cautioned citizens to take stringent measures to observe and follow the regulations to avoid and reduce the spread of the Pandemic Corona Virus into the country. President Salva Kiir was addressing the newly sworn ministers and 9 deputy Ministers at State House in Juba Yesterday. Our reporter Robert Ohia was at State house and report, take a listen 
4m Mar 17, 2020
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1177: Suspected coronavirus cases test negative
A video circulating about a suspected coronavirus case in  Afex in Juba sent shock waves among citizens during the weekend. The Good news is that the Ministry of Health says the results for the  2 suspected cases of coronavirus; one in Afex in Juba and the another case in Malakal have come out negative.   Dr. Angok Kuol Gordon, Incident Manager for Coronavirus Disease said over the weekend that...
6m Mar 16, 2020
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1176: Round Table 14 March 2020
1hr 58m Mar 14, 2020
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1175: Spotlight with Elizabeth Busingye, IT Security Assistant from Uganda
Today's Spotlight guest is Elizabeth Busingye, an IT Security Assistant from Uganda. She is a resourceful ICT professional with vast experience and knowledge of the Information Technology sector; possessing a strong motivational drive to succeed in the industry.  Elizabeth has highly developed skills in ICT Policy and strategy design, problem identification and implementation of effective solut...
44m Mar 13, 2020
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1174: United Nations has organized a Sports Gala for Four Schools
The United Nastions has organized a Sports Gala today at the Chinese Friendship School Juba.The sports event will bring together students from 4 schools (Proper International Secondary School, Light House Primary and Secondary school and Chinese Friendship Secondary School   It aims to  promote an egalitarian world where all sexes would be treated fairly. Tomson Phiri the co-chair of the United...
7m Mar 13, 2020
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1173: Police to impound vehicles found with tinted windows.
Police is mounting a search for vehicles with tinted windows to crackdown on a new wave of robbers who hide behind the tinted film as they carry out criminal activities.  Police spokesperson Maj Gen Daniel Justin cites two cases last week in which thieves used tinted cars to escape from the scene of a robbery at the Sawa Money Transfer service and after stealing from a businessman in Konyo-Knoy...
6m Mar 12, 2020
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1172: Red Cross Reports more unaccompanied children fleeing Pibor
The South Sudan Red Cross is reporting a massive exodus of IDPS including unaccompanied children to Anyidi in Jonglei state following clashes in Pibor.   Fighting in the vicinity of the villages of Manyabol, Lokurmach, Likuangole, Kongor, Bich Bich, and Batingongo  led to the destruction and damage of both civilian and government structures.   The Head of the South Sudan Red Cross in Bor, Micha...
6m Mar 11, 2020
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1171: Experts: Employ simple hygiene practices to guard against the coronavirus
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation are advising the public to employ simple hygiene practices to guard against the coronavirus.  Health experts say washing hands and protective coughing and sneezing will help protect oneself from contracting the disease. This morning, Miraya breakfast Show featured Dr Angok Kuol Gordon, the incident manager for the coronavirus or COVID-19 ...
29m Mar 10, 2020
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1170: David Shearer: Vacuum in leadersip at Local Gov’t fueling inter communal conflict
The Special Representative of UN Secretary General, David Shearer has called for the urgent formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity R-TGoNU to fill the current leadership vacuum in the States. Addressing a press conference in Juba yesterday afternoon David Shearer said the vacuum in leadership at local government level is fueling inter-communal conflict, that has ...
7m Mar 10, 2020
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1169: Women in sports.
Sport and sporting coverage teaches women and girls who grow up with sporting role models valuable lessons that can be transferred to life, especially in the work place. The first lesson is that it is ok to fail. Society teaches women that in a competitive work place you cannot fail and therefore you should not try. Today we celebrate women in sports as we continue we celebrate International Wo...
1hr 10m Mar 08, 2020
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1168: Discussion on the Implementation of 35% Affirmative Action for Peace & Development
2020 is a pivotal year for advancing gender equality worldwide, as the global community takes stock of progress made for women’s rights since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action. It will also mark several other galvanizing moments in the gender equality movement: a five-year milestone towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals; the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council re...
29m Mar 06, 2020
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1166: Spotlight with Maria Fost, Supply Chain Assistant from Germany
Maria Anika Ida ROST is one of the over 500 volunteers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. She hails from Germany. Maria works as a Supply Chain Assistant with the #UNMISS Supply section. Maria began her volunteering journey to South Sudan in March 2019. Before that, she volunteered with the Culture Association in Barcelona, Spain. She Studied Business Administration & Cultu...
44m Mar 06, 2020
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1167: Countess of Wessex calls on women of South Sudan to stand up and play their role in the peace process.
A member of UK Royal family visiting South Sudan says UK together with other partners will continue supporting victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Countess of Wessex arrived in the Country on Tuesday and visited Malakal where she met women suffered sexual and gender base violence as result of the conflict. In an interview with Radio Miraya, she says her visit has given her firsthand un...
16m Mar 06, 2020
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1165: UNMISS notes positive strides on the way to sustainable peace.
Security Council members cautiously welcomed the new power-sharing agreement to end the conflict in South Sudan, as they heard updates on recent developments from the senior United Nations official in that country and a national civil society representative. The briefers described the challenges ahead, while emphasizing the importance of ensuring that women are well represented in the newly for...
11m Mar 05, 2020
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1164: Juba motorists subject to new parking fees
Motorists in Juba City will now pay parking fees under a new revenue collection initiative by Juba City Council.    The Former Deputy Mayor for Physical Infrastructure and Development at the Juba City Council, Thiik Thiik Mayardit, says each motorist is expected to pay 100 South Sudanese Pounds per hour.    The town municipality has contracted a company to carry out the exercise across the capi...
4m Mar 04, 2020
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1163: UNFPA Gender Analyst, Viola Riak wants women to be accorded the same right and dignity as men
UNFPA Gender Analyst, Viola Riak says the choices for women around the world are still limited.  She said there is a need for women around the world, to be accorded the same rights and dignity as their male counterparts. She disclosed that gender based violence remains a serious issue in South Sudan.  The UNFPA Gender Analyst says firm laws are urgently needed to protect women and girls in Sout...
14m Mar 02, 2020
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1162: The International Organization for Migration launches a Consolidated Appeal for 2020.
The International Organization for Migration – the IOM, has launched a Consolidated Appeal for more than 100mln US dollars to Support Humanitarian and Development Responses in South Sudan in 2020.   The funding will meet the needs of internally displaced persons, returnees, host community members and migrants throughout the country.  Areas of support include water and sanitation, hygiene and he...
11m Feb 28, 2020
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1161: Ministry of General Education and Instruction introduces Accelerated Secondary Education Programme for Teachers of Alternative Education Systems
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has introduced an Accelerated Secondary Education Programme for Teachers in the department of Alternative Education Systems.    The two-year program allows teachers who are teaching but have not completed their secondary education to complete their education.  The programme is free and is implemented as part of the Girls’ Education South Sudan (...
18m Feb 27, 2020
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1160: World NGO Day to be celebrated in South Sudan on 27 February
World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February. World NGO Day aims to inspire people to become more actively involved within NGOs and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs and both the public and private sector. The universal concept of the World NGO Day is Celebrate, Commemorate and Collaborate the various NGOs around the world, and the people behind them....
30m Feb 26, 2020
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1159: The official release of fifteen children associated with armed groups gets underway in Juba
The official release of fifteen children associated with armed groups is expected at the Giada military barracks in Juba.  The children were reportedly part of the forces of former army chief staff Paul Malong and were arrested by government forces in Wau and transported to Juba in 2019.  The UN Mission, UNICEF and other partners are facilitating their release and demobilization. Chief of the U...
9m Feb 26, 2020
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1158: Rajab Mohandis wants all citizens to have the right to participate in the development agenda of the country.mp3
  The Executive Director of the Organization of Responsive Governance, Rajab Mohandis says all citizens of the country have the right to participate in the development agenda of the country as well as the implementation of the agreement.  He stressed the importance of having youth played an important role in the implementation of the peace agreement. 
42m Feb 24, 2020
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1157: Edmund Yakani calls on South Sudanese leaders to place citizens' interest above theirs
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called on South Sudanese leaders to place the citizens' interest above theirs.  He says the leaders must take care to ensure they do not get bogged down with ethnicity and rewarding loyalties in their selections, but rather focus on merit and ability to perform.  
24m Feb 24, 2020
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1156: Peace has come to stay: President Kiir’s full speech at VPs inauguration
South Sudan witnessed history on February 22, 2020 with the inauguration of the new Presidency, in a move that is widely anticipated to end more than six years of conflict.     President Salva Kiir witnessed the moment at a ceremony at the State House in the capital, Juba.   Leader of the SPLM-IO Dr Riek Machar took his oath as First Vice President alongside the other four Deputies, James Wani ...
16m Feb 22, 2020
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1155: SRSG David Shearer speaks at swearing in ceremony of South Sudan's Unity Government
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General to #SouthSudan, David Shearer said he is hopeful that those who fled the country as a result of the war, will start to return following the formation of the new government.  SRSG Shearer said the UN will continue to be a partner of peace. 
4m Feb 22, 2020
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1154: Madam Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior sworn in as Vice President
Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior said in order to preserve peace and unity in #SouthSudan, there is a need to achieve moral recovery. She called on each South Sudanese to turn the wheels of the nation towards the future. The Vice President wants all South Sudanese to support the government and redirect the way forward for the nation. 
9m Feb 22, 2020
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1153: First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar remark at swearing in ceremony
#SouthSudan First Vice President  Dr. Riek Machar has assured the people of the nation of his commitment to work collectively with President Kiir in the attainment of peace in the country.  He hopes that the formation of the Unity government will create a new momentum and a new spirit of commitment and cooperation in the implementation process of the agreement, in order to avoid the kind of del...
8m Feb 22, 2020
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1152: "Prioritize Protection of Civilians," NRC tells South Sudan leaders
The Norwegian Refugee Council is calling on the upcoming government to prioritize protection of civilians and preservation of peace.   The Humanitarian agency says the government should also enabled humanitarian access to areas gripped by food insecurity.   This comes after the government and the United Nation released a report that half the of the population are already facing an acute food in...
5m Feb 21, 2020
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1151: FAO provides latest update on desert locust and latest IPC report
  The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report released on Thursday by the Government of #South Sudan, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) says at least 20,000 people from February through April will be suffering from the most extreme levels of hunger in Akobo, Duk and...
24m Feb 21, 2020
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1150: The "South Sudan I want" campaign team
18m Feb 20, 2020
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1149: SSP appreciates following Kiir’s announcement to revert to 10 states
The South Sudanese Pound is gaining strength against the United States Dollar (USD) currency. The new development has been attributed to President Salva Kiir’s announcement to return the world’s youngest nation to its original ten states. Authority in South Sudan Chamber of Commerce says the decision made by the president contributed to the rise in the local currency against foreign currency. T...
5m Feb 20, 2020
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1148: Human Rights Watch report urges South Sudan to immediately end arbitrary detention and abuse of detainees
 Human Rights Watch has released a new report calling on South Sudan lawmakers to prioritize revising the National Security Act (2015) to prohibit the National Security Service from carrying out arrests and detaining people and ensure adequate and broad-based discussions on the reforms. The Human Rights Watchdog says the powers of the Security agency should be limited to intelligence gathering,...
4m Feb 19, 2020
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1147: President Kiir calls for extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting to incorporate ten states
President Salva Kiir is expected to convene an extra- ordinary council of ministers’ meeting today, to trigger the process of incorporating the ten states into the Transitional Constitution. Last week, the presidency decided to revert to previous ten states for the sake of peace and formation of the new government as stated in the Revitalized agreement. Presidential press secretary Ateny Wek At...
1m Feb 19, 2020
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