South Sudan Olympian encourages nation to silence the guns
“The needs of the Youths in South Sudan will never be met unless the guns are silenced,” says Athlete and Olympian Kenyi Santino, who spoke at the UN day celebration in Juba South Sudan. Santino’s message is motivated by his own experience as a national athlete who despite representing the World’s youngest nation at the Olympics in Brazil, failed to win any medal because of the fighting in Sou...
1m Oct 24, 2016
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SRSG reiterates UN’s commitment to support South Sudan
The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has reiterated the United Nation’s commitment to support South Sudan through the challenging times ahead. Presiding over events to mark the United Nations day in Juba, the SRSG reminded Government and the citizens that the Peace agreement remains the most credible vehicle to revive the peace ...
1m Oct 24, 2016
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ICRC aid convoys arrive in Yei
An aid convoy has reached Yei town, bringing vital aid to the relief of Internally Displaced Persons suffering from the effects of a months-conflict and tension there. The International Committee of the Red Cross delivered the first relief aid on Thursday. To bring us to speed on this story is the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, is the Head of delegation, Jurg Eglin.
4m Oct 24, 2016
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UN Family in South Sudan celebrate UN day
Today is United Nations Day, a day put aside every year to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. With the ratification of UN Charter, the founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. In Juba, the UN Family will come together for celebrations a...
4m Oct 24, 2016
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Motivation: 5 Tips to help you understand your purpose in Life
Viktor Frankl, an Austrian existential psychologist, created a school of thought called logotherapy. According to this theory, man's dominant driving force in the world, is to find meaning in life. Today, Taurayi provides 5 essential questions that will help you define your purpose in life.
23m Oct 21, 2016
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IDPs in Wau Vote Leaders
Internally Displaced Persons living in the Protection of Civilians site located adjacent to the UNMISS base in Wau are casting their votes to elect their community leaders. The exercise is open to IDPs above the age of 18 years, and has been organized by the International Organization for Migration and other humanitarian actors to give the displaced persons a say in their leadership. Ten bloc...
4m Oct 20, 2016
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#MirayaMorningMotivation: Lessons from a Hen
A hen has traits of discipline, sacrifice, cooperation and generosity as it works hard to bring forth to life it's chicks. Radio Miraya Motivational speaker, Taurayi explains the story of a hen and what lessons you can draw from the lifestyle of a hen.
22m Oct 20, 2016
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UNMISS reminds parties to respect civillians nature of POC sites
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is reminding all parties to respect the civilian nature of the Protection of Civilian sites. UNMISS says it regrets recent claims that it is harboring criminals in the sites and says it regularly engages in search and seizure operations, designed to maintain the arms free civilian nature of the sites. The UN Mission is calling for the co-operation of ...
4m Oct 19, 2016
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#MirayaMorningMotivation: Discard Negativity and Adapt a Positive Mind
"Do not allow yourself to run into the shanty town of negativity, because negativity is a lifestyle you cant afford." This is the core message of today's motivation with our great Motivational speaker Taurayi Mpunganyi. Today's message inspires us to cut the cord of negativity and refuse to talk negative, because "negative minds never breed a winning strategy." More in today's message.
18m Oct 19, 2016
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Research launched to map online hatespeech in South Sudan
A team of researchers from the PeaceTech Lab Africa, created by the United States institute of Peace – USIP, are undertaking research into the impact of online hate speech and how social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube have been used to generate and incite hatred. The research stems from concerns that “countries with rapidly expanding Internet access, such as South Sudan, are also ex...
7m Oct 18, 2016
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#MirayaMorningMotivation: Practice self exertion
Do you ever forget to exert yourself, give yourself that extra push, an extra step to get to the next level? I know, we all try but face so many obstacles along the way and then give up. But today, Taurayi reminds us; "for you to embrace a life of excellence without much exertion is not possible." Find out why self exertion matters and tips about effective self exertion.
19m Oct 18, 2016
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Partnerships needed to end Hunger in South Sudan, says WFP
“Ending hunger in our lifetime is possible and we can build a world where everyone, everywhere has access to nutritious food if we all work together as partners to achieve this result,” George Fominyen, communications officer has said. Fominyen said the UN’s food agency; WFP is highlighting the need for bold and constructive partnerships between governments, business and organizations that will...
3m Oct 17, 2016
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Miraya Morning Motivation: Don't give your challenges a special trophy status
When you have lived in a country with a positive hope that things will get better one day, for you to enjoy a more meaningful life, you don't expect to wake up to face more and more challenges, right? But what if you are told that "life is 10 percent what happens and 90 percent what you choose to do with it?" This statement could be push you to think and ask whether or not you have made the ri...
18m Oct 17, 2016
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WFP Pledges to ensure no one goes to sleep hungry
#WorldFoodDay, observed each year on October 16, provides an opportunity for the international community to unite in an effort to help raise awareness about the global problem of hunger. Three-quarters of south Sudan's population are finding it hard to get enough to eat according to the data released in July 2016. The data indicated a worsening situation triggered mainly by conflict. Today, W...
1m Oct 16, 2016
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WFP salutes the resilience and determination of Rural Women of South Sudan
International Day of Rural Women is being observed across the world including South Sudan today to laud the role they play in supporting their communities. The UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has saluted all the rural women who are the backbone of the rural communities and in many households have the key responsibility for food security, education opportunities and health care for their child...
1m Oct 15, 2016
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A rural woman empowered is a partner in Development - WFP Gender affairs advisor
[...] " They are the most vulnerable, they are the poorest of the poor, and when they are empowered with better methods of farming, with education, then we see that they become partners in preventing poverty and poor economic challenges," says Lillian Mokgosi, WFP gender advisor in South Susan. Mokgosi said this as the World marks the International Day of the #RuralWomen in recognition of the...
7m Oct 15, 2016
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Concerned about security situation, UNMISS cautions against rhetoric of incitement
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in Mayom county, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week, left a Member of Parliament wounded. This MP was treated in a clinic run by the UN Mission in South Sudan. The mission has cautioned that the rhetoric of incitement does not help and does not answer the problems of South Sudan. Speaking ...
10m Oct 14, 2016
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Former First Lady: Shun Tribalism and Violence
[...] "We should not be revenging against one another. Killing of civilians does not resolve problems. As Madame Rebecca I always say it is not a tribe that makes me what I am. We are all South Sudanese and we should be proud of all the colors of nationality that we have in our country and we should also be proud of our nation," - Rebecca Nyandeng, Former first lady. Former first lady, Rebecca...
6m Oct 13, 2016
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President Kiir tours Juba, assures citizens of his commitment to peace
President Salva Kiir is asking the public to remain calm. The President visited areas of Gudele, Kator, Juba town and Malekia in an open motorcade today and assured the people of his commitment to peace. President Kiir also passed his condolences to the relatives of the victims of the tragic bus attacks that claimed lives along the Juba-Yei and Juba-Nimule roads. The President spoke to journa...
3m Oct 12, 2016
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Cause and implications of the conflict cycle in South Sudan - An authors perspective
[...] "Political dialogue that are normally conducted in other countries to lead to transformation are not being utilized in our country, going to the bush has become a means of trying to get a political position or getting a promotion in the army ..." This is one of the key highlights in article published by the SUDD institute, a Think tank in #SouthSudan. Titled; The Proliferating Rebellion ...
5m Oct 12, 2016
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Bishop Paul Yogusuk: Let's Unite as a Nation and not as a Tribe
South Sudan's citizens are currently faced with many security challenges, especially in light of the fact that many citizens have already fallen prey to attacks by “unknown gunmen. This is something that has concerned Bishop Yogusuk, made an impassioned plea to the nation; "Shun tribalism and ethnic hatred." Speaking with Miraya Breakfast show Host, Sebit William, Bishop Yogusuk explained why ...
7m Oct 12, 2016
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GESS: Invest in Education, Listen to your daughters and protect girls
"Investment in education, increasing the budget for the education sector, listening to and protecting the girls," essential recipes for supporting the girl child in South Sudan. This according to Akuja De GrangAkuja De Garang, team leader Girl's Education South Sudan - GESS. This is one of the UK funded organizations working to transform a generation of South Sudanese girls by increasing acces...
7m Oct 11, 2016
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How to deal with Trauma - UNMISS Staff counsellor explains
Recent incidents of insecurity are recipes for distress that if not dealt with spiral into trauma. Trauma often results into difficulties in normal functions, operations and activities. The surprise though is that no two people witnessing the same frightening event can react to the situation in the same way. So how do we cope with trauma and help our friends recover from trauma? Godfrey Opoka...
5m Oct 11, 2016
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South Sudanese Teen implores parents to educate girls
[...] "We are not a source of wealth, ... You have to motivate your daughter and tell them that no matter how much you fail, that doesn’t mark the end of the journey and the door of hope has not yet been closed," says Acol Majur, a South Sudanese teenager. Acol Majur, a student at the Dr John Garang National memorial Secondary school in Juba, says parents must stop treating girls as sources of...
9m Oct 11, 2016
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Japan carefully monitors security sitiuation in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan is carefully monitoring the security situation in South Sudan, before a decision can be made to resume developmental activities in the country. Japan Ambassador spoke to Miraya Breakfast show today and began by explaining the purpose of the visit by the Japan's defense Minister to South Sudan.
8m Oct 10, 2016
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Motivation: What drives Winners and Champions? - Part one
[...] "Winners and champions have a deep sense of vision, focus and mission, your vision must become your mission. Anybody can dream big but what makes champions is that they follow their mission." Taurayi on Miraya Morning Motivation shares tips and best practices for champions and winners.
14m Oct 10, 2016
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UNMISS Chief appeals to Japan to resume its development activities in South Sudan
[…] “I appealed to the Minister that Japan continues their development work with South Sudan, because the people of South Sudan really need it.” Ellen Margarethe Loj.Japanese Defense Minister, Tomomi Inada, jetted into the country on Saturday and held a meeting with the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margarethe Loj and some Government officials. she also inspected activities of th...
2m Oct 09, 2016
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$900mln USD needed to implement UN interim development strategy for South Sudan
The United Nations says it requires 900 million US dollars to implement an interim development strategy for South Sudan. The funding for the Interim Cooperation Framework or ICF, will be mobilized from donors and international partners. The ICF that was launched in Juba yesterday, identifies 5 priority areas of UN engagement focused on promoting peace and strengthening resilience. The 2-year ...
5m Oct 07, 2016
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UN Country Team launches interim strategy for South Sudan
The United Nations County Team in South Sudan has developed an interim framework which consolidates UN agency response in South Sudan. The Interim Cooperation Framework is the development strategy of the United Nations Country Team and functions as an interim framework in 2016 and 2017, which corresponds to the transitional period of the peace agreement. The goal of the ICF is to support the tr...
6m Oct 07, 2016
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Concerned about fluid Security Sitiuation, UNMISS appeals for cessation of Hostilities
Pockets of violence in some parts of the country remain troubling for the UN mission in South Sudan, Yasmina Bouziane, the Principal Public Information officer has said. The Mission is urging commanders on both sides to exercise control and restraint over their troops, return to the neutral positions, and respect the ceasefire agreement and cease hostilities. Speaking to Radio Miraya Reporter...
10m Oct 07, 2016
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Bishop Daniel Deng Bul makes plea for caution against violence
More must be done to combat the attacks and killings of civilians in South Sudan, according to a renowned bishop from South Sudan. Bishop Daniel Deng Bul, leader of the Episcopal church of Sudan and South Sudan, appealed to the fighting forces to desist from targeting people based on their ethnicity, “it is dangerous, it can burn up this county, killing based on tribes will bring more disaster ...
4m Oct 06, 2016
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Community Based Initiatives crucial for reconciliation in South Sudan
Community based initiatives are needed to kick start the process of truth, justice and reconciliation in South Sudan, a Research Fellow at the University of Peace in The Hague has said. Dr. Rens Willems, Programme Leader Peace and Conflict Studies, led a two-year research project on Intersections of Truth, Justice and Reconciliation in South Sudan. The research took a holistic approach to und...
7m Oct 06, 2016
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South Sudan encouraged to cooperate with UNMISS
The Assistant Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. El Ghassim Wane, has underscored the need for the Government of South Sudan to avail full cooperation to UNMISS and the humanitarian communities, to enable them implement their mandate in support of the people of South Sudan. Ghassim led a team of UN officials who arrived in South Sudan recently to undertake a strategic assessmen...
5m Oct 05, 2016
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UN Country Team to Launch short term development plan for South Sudan
The United Nations Country Team in South Sudan will tomorrow launch a short term development plan for its activities in South Sudan. The Interim Cooperation Framework or the ICF consolidates UN agency response in the country over the two year period January 2016 – December 2017. It was adopted jointly by all UN organisations, in consultation with their national and international partners. The W...
5m Oct 05, 2016
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"Its not their fault, they are not alone and they need support," - UNFPA GBV expert
[...] " It is very important that when a survivor chooses to speak, that we are there to listen and provide an appropriate and professional response. So it is therefore important that confidentiality is respected, but secondly we need to return to the awareness raising and how we can diminish the risk of stigma.” Leigh-Ashley Lipscomb, UNFPA’s Gender Based Violence Sub-Cluster Coordinator in S...
6m Oct 04, 2016
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ICRC calls on parties to spare civilians and health facilities
“It is really important that the parties to the fighting respect the protection of civilians and the need for access and protection to medical facilities,” said Sarloppe Nicol, ICRC field Delegate in South Sudan. The call comes as fighting in some parts of the country continue to result into civilian casualties and prevent humanitarian aid workers from carrying out their work. Sarloppe spoke ...
3m Oct 04, 2016
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SPLA: Progress made in identification of cantonment sites
A workshop on transitional security arrangements called by the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) concluded in Juba on Thursday. It was revealed during the meeting that the government had made progress in the identification of cantonment sites for forces of the SPLA-IO. Three have been approved in Greater Equatoria and the remaining 2 are yet to be identified in Bahr el-Ghazal....
3m Sep 23, 2016
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UNDP takes integrated approach in building South Sudan resilience
The United Nations Development Program is taking an integrated approach to help build resilience in South Sudan. The UN Development Agency supports cross cutting projects focused on areas of improving human development, peacebuilding and security. Bipap Choudry, a Senior Advisor at UNDP details their interventions. He was speaking at the weekly #UNMISS press briefing in Juba.
3m Sep 22, 2016
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Armed men attack Training Intitute in Kajo-Keji
Two students were killed when gunmen attacked the Kajo-Keji Health Training Institute. The school’s Principal, Ondonga Emmanuel says the attackers struck on Wednesday as the students were sitting their end of term examinations. Principal Ondonga spoke to Sebit William in this interview.
5m Sep 22, 2016
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Juba to discuss border closure threats with Khartoum
The Foreign Affairs Ministry says it will engage Khartoum over reported threats to close the border. It was reported in the media that Sudan would seal the crossing points on allegations of Juba supporting rebel elements in Sudanese territory. Sudan’s minister for foreign affairs, Kamal Ismail told state-owned media in Khartoum that South Sudan had promised to expel insurgencies within 21 days ...
5m Sep 22, 2016
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UNMISS message on International Day of Peace as delivered by DSRSG Moustapha Soumare
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is urging the country’s leaders to renew their commitment to the implementation of the peace agreement. Speaking at an event to mark the International Day of Peace at the Nyakuron cultural center in Juba, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Moustapha Sourmaré condemned the recent fighting in Juba and urged the transitio...
3m Sep 21, 2016
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Ode for Peace from 14 year old South Sudanese girl
Mercy Anzoa Aloysius is a young South Sudanese girl who says all she wants is peace. The 14 year old says 'peace begins from within us.' She speaks of the destruction of war and pleads for peace in her homeland.
4m Sep 21, 2016
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#defyhatenow social media campaign draws peace actors online
On the International Day of Peace, tomorrow, 21/09 the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation and #Defyhatenow will hold a three hour social media campaign to counter hate speech on the internet. Messages shared on the #PeaceJam Facebook and Twitter platforms will be shared with off-line communities through outreach events. CEPO’s James Badali spoke to Sebit William.
3m Sep 20, 2016
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Thousands displaced by inter-communal clashes in Lobonok
A team of religious leaders has just returned from an assessment trip to Lobonok, where thousands of people have displaced following clashes between cattle herders and the farming community. The team from the South Sudan Council of Churches visited 6 Bomas. Father David Tombe, was part of the assessment mission and says more than 7,000 people have been displaced. He spoke to Sebit William.
4m Sep 20, 2016
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Central Bank raises SSP 600mln in Treasury Bill auction
The South Sudan Central Bank has raised 600 million pounds from ongoing Treasury Bill auctions. The Bank announced the sale of the financial instruments to the public and the financial sector last month, to raise money to meet government obligations following almost two years of economic strain. The bills cover a one-month maturity period, and the interest rate is determined by public respons...
6m Sep 20, 2016
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Independent Special Investigation Team in Juba to probe July Incidents
The Independent Special Investigation team appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 12th August to look into the violence which occurred in Juba between 8-25 July 2016 and the response of the UN Mission is in Juba to begin their work. The team, which is led by Major General (ret) Patrick Cammaert, will review reports of incidents of attacks on civilians and cases of sexual ...
6m Sep 19, 2016
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UNMISS responds to SPLA allegations of fostering criminal activities
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS has rejected accusations made by the SPLA of UNMISS supposedly fostering criminal activity and harbouring armed elements in the UN protection of civilians site in Juba. The most recent accusations were made after a shooting incident on Friday 16 September at a check point, North West of the PoC site in Jebel. UNMISS has released a statement sa...
3m Sep 19, 2016
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Mercy Corps: We aim to move from relief to recovery
Mercy Corps, a humanitarian organisation focused on building productive societies is working directly with communities to improve livelihoods and recover markets. The humanitarian organisation hands out cash grants, provides education support and engages in women empowerment programs – all with an aim of building resilience. Mercy Corps #SouthSudan Country Director Deeplmala Mahla spoke to Se...
6m Sep 16, 2016
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Ministry of Health controls Cholera outbreak
The National Ministry of Health says a cholera outbreak announced in July is now under control. Dr. Thomas Akim, the Director of emergency preparedness and response of communicable diseases in the Ministry says the case fatality stands at 22. The outbreak covers Jubek, Jonglei, East Nile, Imatong and Terekeka. Dr. Akim spoke to Sebit William in this interview.
7m Sep 16, 2016
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UN Human Rights Commissioner : "Ultimately you can’t build peace without Justice"
A Human Rights expert is strongly stressing the importance of ensuring accountability and justice as a basis for healing and reconciliation. Yasmin Sooka says past experiences in post-conflict environments show that peace building is not possible with impunity and failure to hold perpetrators of crimes to account. Sooka makes the argument as part of a 3-man team that is tasked with assessing ...
10m Sep 16, 2016
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