3263: Jonglei Sees Relative Calm After Months of Insecurity
On Democracy in Action with Sani Martin, the Minister for Cabinet Affairs in Jonglei State, Justice Kuony Yien Nyuon, said the security situation in Jonglei is now calm after months of violence and displacement in the state's northern region. He said the unrest disrupted communities, services, and civic activities, while many displaced people are now beginning to return.
42m Mar 30
42m
3261: SEASONS: South Sudan Endorses Wildlife Conservation Act
South Sudan has taken a significant step toward protecting its natural heritage with the endorsement of the Wildlife Conservation Act. The law is expected to strengthen conservation efforts, protect biodiversity, and support sustainable tourism. Hon. Wilson Lodiong Sebit, Chairperson of the Committee on Wildlife Conservation and Tourism at the RTNLA, and Atobgun Lodu Romber, former Chairperson...
30m Mar 30
30m
3260: Safe Water and Hygiene Save Lives
MBS's health segment focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene, highlighting the urgent need for safe, clean water in South Sudan, especially during the rainy season. The discussion explained that poor water and sanitation can lead to diseases such as cholera, typhoid, hepatitis, malaria, scabies and bilharzia, and stressed the importance of boiling, filtering or chlorinating water before drink...
13m Mar 27
13m
3259: Ending TB in South Sudan Starts with Awareness
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, guests Jane Ben, Abraham Dhel Akol from the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme, and Dr. Moses Mutebi Nganda from WHO discussed the upcoming official commemoration of World TB Day in South Sudan on 28 March 2026. They said tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge, with more than 29,000 cases notified in 2025, while stressing that TB is both preven...
15m Mar 27
15m
3258: ROUNDTABLE: Are Women Being Left Behind in South Sudan’s Political Transition?
1hr 47m Mar 21
1hr 47m
3257: ROUNDTABLE: Can Religious Leaders Help Prevent Renewed Conflict in South Sudan?
As tensions and armed confrontations continue in parts of South Sudan, this episode of The Roundtable asks whether religious leaders can help steer the country away from renewed conflict. Rt Rev James Makuei Chuol of the Presbyterian Church speaks on their recent call for peace and their efforts to encourage dialogue among political actors. The conversation also highlights the humanitarian toll...
1hr 41m Mar 14
1hr 41m
3257: HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Kidney Patients Face Dialysis Challenges in South Sudan
Patients with kidney failure in South Sudan face growing challenges as high dialysis costs and a shortage of functioning machines limit access to life-saving treatment. Speaking on World Kidney Day, the Kidney Patients’ Association says many patients are dying because they cannot afford dialysis. Meanwhile, doctors at Al Cardinal Kidney Hospital warn that only half of the centre’s machines are ...
43m Mar 13
43m
3256: NATIONWIDE: Protecting Victims and Witnesses in South Sudan's Truth Process
This episode of Nationwide examines why protecting victims and witnesses is essential to South Sudan’s transitional justice process. The discussion explores how the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing can ensure safety, confidentiality and dignity for people who come forward to share their experiences of conflict. It also highlights challenges such as fear of reprisals, stigma, and...
46m Mar 13
46m
3255: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in South Sudan
This episode of Know Your Rights examines conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan and its impact on individuals and communities. The discussion explains what constitutes such violence, why it often occurs during conflict, and the lasting physical, psychological and social consequences for survivors. Guests also highlight the rights of survivors, the importance of reporting abuses, and t...
44m Mar 13
44m
3254: HEALTH & WELLNESS: Confronting the Growing Challenge of Obesity
This episode of Health and Wellness explores obesity as a growing but often overlooked health challenge. Marking World Obesity Day, the programme discusses what obesity is, its causes, and its impact on health. A health expert explains how sedentary lifestyles, diet and modern habits increase risks. The discussion also highlights practical ways to prevent and manage obesity, including healthy e...
43m Mar 12
43m
3253: ROUNDTABLE: Advancing Women’s Rights and Empowerment in South Sudan
Every year on March 8, the world marks International Women’s Day, a moment to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the challenges that remain in achieving gender equality. In South Sudan, women continue to play a vital role in peacebuilding, governance, economic development, and strengthening communities. Yet many still face barriers such as limited political representation, econ...
1hr 51m Mar 07
1hr 51m
3252: UN Advocate Pushes for Justice and Support for Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
The United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate, Najla Nassif Palma, is visiting South Sudan to strengthen efforts to ensure that victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse receive justice, protection, and support. During her visit, Ms. Palma highlighted the UN Secretary-General’s “New Approach”, which places victims at the centre of prevention, response, and accountability. However, she says fundi...
11m Mar 06
11m
3251: WHO: Strengthening South Sudan’s National Laboratory Network
South Sudan continues to strengthen its public health system, and one of the key pillars is the national laboratory network that supports disease detection, surveillance, and response. Today we are joined by Juma John Hassen Mogga, a laboratory technician with the World Health Organization, to talk about how the country’s laboratory network works, from community health facilities to the Nation...
11m Mar 06
11m
3250: Managing South Sudan’s Natural Resources, Tackling Illicit Mining and Revenue Leakages
Democracy in Action host Sani Martin came to listeners live from Jibam for a new episode on managing South Sudan’s natural resources, asking how oil and minerals can be governed with transparency, economic stability and long-term development. He was joined by Ghizam Moses, Executive Director of Humanity and Community Empowerment Organization and Secretary General of the South Sudan National Lan...
40m Mar 05
40m
3249: Women, Peace and Security in Western Equatoria, Voices from Yambio on International Women’s Day
Live from Yambio on Radio Miraya with Taban G Koma, hosts Moyo Jacob Felix and Viola Elias led a special Community Conversations discussion marking International Women’s Day under the theme Rights, Justice and Action for all women and girls, featuring UNMISS Civil Affairs Officer Bibi Khadija and civil society leader Mary Pio, Chairperson of the Centre for Women Empowerment. Bibi opened with gl...
1hr 24m Mar 05
1hr 24m
3248: Youth Voices and Decision Making in South Sudan
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, hosts explored the state of youth participation in South Sudan, where most of the population is under 35, but many young people still feel excluded from real decision-making. Guests Boboto David Lubang and Michael Julius Alibe, both youth advocates and research contributors, discussed findings from a youth led study showing that participation is often symbolic rath...
19m Mar 04
19m
3247: Understanding Trauma in the Security Sector and Why It Matters for Communities
In this episode of Nationwide, host Sani Martin leads an important conversation about trauma in the security sector and its impact on both security personnel and the communities they serve. Together with Anne Bennett and Dan Hales from the DCAF Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, Christina Rosati from UNMISS, and Malish Godfrey from the Centre for Mind and Body Medicine, the discussi...
47m Mar 04
47m
3246: Torit Court Martial Aims to Strengthen Accountability
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, guest Anees Ahmed, Chief of Rule of Law at UNMISS, spoke about the upcoming general court martial in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, which will run from 9 to 20 March. He said the proceedings are meant to strengthen accountability and discipline within the security forces by handling serious crimes, including sexual and gender based offences, while also showing that memb...
5m Mar 03
5m
3245: Yei Mobile Court Brings Justice Closer to Communities
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, guest Anees Ahmed, Chief of Rule of Law and Security Institutions at UNMISS, discussed the second phase of the Yei Mobile Court, which runs from 4 to 19 March, to help deliver justice to communities in Greater Yei. He explained that the court is handling serious old and new cases, including sexual and gender based violence, after a long period without a resident ju...
10m Mar 03
10m
3244: South Sudanese Discuss Life Beyond Foreign Aid
On Radio Miraya’s Chai Talk, hosts Jakob Moyo Felix and Viola Elias led an open discussion on how communities in South Sudan can cope as foreign assistance becomes less certain. The programme explored what self-reliance could look like after years of dependence on humanitarian support, especially in areas affected by conflict, displacement, and hardship. With a guest unable to join, the show tu...
1hr 15m Mar 01
1hr 15m
3243: WHO: South Sudan’s Mpox Fight Shows Progress, But Risks Remain
One year after South Sudan confirmed its first Mpox case, the World Health Organization says the country has made progress in detection, local testing and response, but risks remain. In this episode of the WHO Weekly Information Session, National Public Health Officer Dr Abraham Abenego discusses the current situation following a recent death, the role of cross-border movement and low awareness...
19m Feb 27
19m
3242: Artificial Intelligence in South Sudan: Understanding the Risks and Opportunities
On the Hard Talk segment of Radio Miraya’s Community Conversations Show, hosts Moyo Jacob Felix and Viola Elias led a timely discussion with expert Tony Kenya on how artificial intelligence can divide and manipulate communities when it is misused. The conversation looked at the growing use of fake voices, images, and videos created through AI, and how such content can spread rumours, fuel mist...
1hr 10m Feb 26
1hr 10m
3241: Women’s Participation and the 35 Percent Commitment
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, we spoke with Faidha Mary Akotien Yor from the Women Human Rights Defenders and Gisma Juma Hussen from the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network about a recent dialogue that brought together civil society leaders and women parliamentarians to push for stronger and more meaningful participation of women in national decision making, including progress toward the...
18m Feb 25
18m
3240: South Sudan’s Crisis Is Solvable, If Promises Are Kept, Says UN Relief Chief
After field visits to Malakal and Akobo, Tom Fletcher is shifting the humanitarian conversation in South Sudan from needs to accountability. In this interview, he warns that access promises by the government must translate into results, as aid agencies face rising violence, severe funding pressure and growing protection risks for women and girls. With regional instability linked to the war in S...
7m Feb 25
7m
3239: Central Equatoria Women Call for Real Political Inclusion
Radio Miraya Women’s Talk hosts Jacob Moyo and Viola Elias spoke with Diana Nunu Alison, Director General at the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, about women’s shrinking political space in Central Equatoria. They said the 35 per cent quota in the peace agreement is still poorly enforced, with women often replaced by men, due to male-dominated party structure...
1hr 44m Feb 24
1hr 44m
3238: Toposa Culture and Identity in Focus
On Radio Miraya’s The Beat, host Donna spoke with Michael Lopuke Lotyam about the Toposa community and their culture. He shared background on who they are, their identity, and some traditions linked to family life and marriage, while also noting how some practices are changing over time.
46m Feb 23
46m
3237: Warrap State Government Appeals for Trust as Security Operations Continue
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, the Warrap State Minister of Information Mamer Bath discusses the extension of the state of emergency to 15 July 2026 due to ongoing intercommunal violence, civilian killings, and widespread illegal firearms. Authorities report collecting over 4,500 weapons, though many civilians remain hesitant to disarm without adequate protection. Additional national forces are ...
17m Feb 23
17m
3236: Regional Leaders Move to Streamline South Sudan Peace Efforts
The Tumaini Initiative has now been formally aligned under the Unified IGAD Regional Peacemaking Framework for South Sudan. The decision was reached during the African Union C5–IGAD Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking to Radio Miraya’s Sani Martin, Ambassador Dr Ali Guyo, Deputy Chief Mediator of the Tumaini Peace Initiative, says the move is intended to consolidate mediation efforts, avo...
8m Feb 23
8m
3235: C5 Plus, Tumaini, and the Road Back to Peace Implementation in South Sudan
On Radio Miraya Roundtable, host Yash Garang discussed approaches for overcoming the implementation trap in South Sudan’s peace process, as delays and renewed tensions continue to affect the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. He was joined by Moses Deng Bol, Patrick Godi, and Juma Mabior Marial. The guests said mistrust among the parties, weak dialogue mechanisms, and renewed fighting...
1hr 51m Feb 21
1hr 51m
3234: Fake Land Documents Will Not Be Recognised – Central Equatoria Housing Minister
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, David Morbe, Central Equatoria’s Minister of Housing and Public Utilities, clarifies the state directive on land demarcation and planning. He explains what activities are suspended, what services remain available, and how citizens can access land legally. The minister addresses concerns about land grabbing, fake documents and school land disputes, and announces an ...
22m Feb 20
22m
3233: Back to Learning: Youth Reporters Highlight Barriers Keeping Children Out of School
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Emmanuel spoke with UNICEF-supported young reporters Robert Richard and Nene Attif about the Back to Learning campaign and why many children, especially girls, are still out of school in South Sudan. They shared what they heard during door-to-door visits, including poverty, unemployment, unpaid civil servant salaries, and negative attitudes that keep girl...
14m Feb 19
14m
3232: Restoring Public Trust in South Sudan Through Accountability and Transparency
On Democracy in Action, host Sani Martin, live from Juba, spoke with independent advocate John Gerry and UNMISS rule of law officer Nyinypiu Rekeboam Madit about rebuilding public trust in South Sudan through stronger accountability and transparency under the rule of law. The guests noted that the 2011 Transitional Constitution establishes the separation of powers, public financial accountabili...
41m Feb 19
41m
3231: Electricity Lights Up Nimule
Radio Miraya’s Community Conversations Hot Talk was hosted by Moyo Jacob Felix and Viola Elias, focusing on a major milestone in Eastern Equatoria State: Nimule town receiving electricity for the first time, with power imported from Uganda. The hosts were joined in the studio by Joseph Gama, Chairperson of the Madi Community, and online by Caesar Longa, Mayor of Nimule Municipality. The discuss...
1hr 20m Feb 19
1hr 20m
3230: South Sudan Pushes for the Recognition of the Boma and Badingala Migratory Landscape as World Heritage
On the Nationwide Discussion Hour on Radio Miraya, host Gabriel Shadar spoke with Amer Madol Majak, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Culture, Museums and National Heritage, Becu Thomas, UNESCO National Professional Officer for Culture, and Mr. Baya Philip Brown, Executive Director in the Office of the Director General at the Wildlife Service, about South Sudan’s push to secure international re...
46m Feb 19
46m
3229: South Sudan Parliament Opens Public Hearings on 2024 to 2025 Budget and Finance Bill
South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly has opened a two day public hearing on the finance bill and the draft budget for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, bringing together officials, state representatives, civil society, and taxpayers to debate measures aimed at economic recovery amid shrinking fiscal space. Discussions focused on aligning national and state revenue systems, using tariffs to p...
7m Feb 13
7m
3228: World Radio Day Spotlight: University of Juba FM Set to Boost Journalism Training
On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Emmanuel marked World Radio Day by celebrating radio’s role in informing, educating, and connecting communities across South Sudan, while spotlighting the revival of the University of Juba radio station as a boost for media training and future broadcasting. He was joined by Rebecca Lorins, Dean of the School of Journalism, Media and Communication Studies ...
25m Feb 13
25m
3227: Epilepsy Awareness in South Sudan: Breaking Myths, Reducing Stigma, and Saving Lives with Seizure First Aid
On Radio Miraya’s Health and Wellness Show, host Aluel Adiang marked International Epilepsy Day by raising awareness and standing in solidarity with people living with epilepsy, stressing that the condition is not only medical but also about dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Her guest, Kur Ezekiel, a public health officer and member of the Initiative for Epilepsy Awareness in South Sud...
44m Feb 12
44m
3226: From Crisis to Recovery: Fixing South Sudan Public Finance and Climate Resilience
On Democracy in Action, host Sani Martin opened a discussion on South Sudan’s public finance and economic recovery, drawing on the World Bank’s 2026 Public Finance Review and the 2025 Country Climate and Development Report, which highlight widespread poverty, food insecurity, and the country’s heavy dependence on oil revenue. He was joined by three guests: Kishan Abeygunawardana, a Senior Econo...
43m Feb 12
43m
3225: UNMISS on Security and the Malakal POC Transition
On Radio Miraya Nationwide, host Gabriel Shadar linked up with the Miraya on the Road team broadcasting live from Malakal, Upper Nile, where Taban Geofrey Koma spoke with the UNMISS Head of Field Office, Alfred Orono Orono, about the security situation and the planned transition of the Malakal Protection of Civilians site into a settlement under government responsibility. Orono said parts of th...
45m Feb 11
45m
3224: Red Hand Day: Ending Child Soldier Recruitment
 On the Miraya Breakfast Show, the last hour focused on Red Hand Day, marked on 12 February, and the call to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Host Gabriel Shadar spoke with Oluku Andrew Holt from the NDDRC, Allan Kudumoch, a former child soldier, and Daniel Anaya from GREDO about progress in releasing children, the challenges of funding and access, and the need for psychosocial su...
26m Feb 11
26m
3223: Truth, Justice, and the Path to Healing
On Radio Miraya Nationwide, host Gabriel Shadar discussed transitional justice and South Sudan’s planned Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing, with guest Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow, former Executive Secretary of The Gambia’s truth commission. Dr. Jallow explained that transitional justice helps address past human rights violations and build a better future, saying truth commissions can ...
45m Feb 11
45m
3222: NATIONWIDE: Truth-Seeking and the Path to Reconciliation
Today, we continue our discussion on transitional justice with a focus on truth-seeking, why victims have a right to know the truth and to tell their stories. Our guest is Dr. Baba Jallow, former Executive Secretary of The Gambia’s Truth Commission and Chair of the African Union’s Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice. We examine how truth-seeking works, including the role of th...
48m Feb 11
48m
3221: Are Political Parties Ready for South Sudan’s December 2026 Elections?
On Radio Miraya Roundtable, host Dr Yach Garang led a discussion on whether political parties are truly ready for the December 2026 elections, amid repeated delays and ongoing implementation gaps in the RARCSS. Guests explored the current status of party registration under the Political Parties Act 2022, key benchmarks such as nationwide presence and membership requirements, and the practical c...
1hr 49m Feb 07
1hr 49m
3220: WHO Calls for Stronger National Response as Cancer Becomes a Growing Public Health Concern
As South Sudan marked World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization warns that cancer is an increasing public health threat, with many cases linked to preventable risk factors such as tobacco use, poor diet and infections. WHO’s Dr Moses Mutebi stresses the importance of prevention, early screening and building national capacity for diagnosis and treatment. Civil society activist Edmund Yakan...
22m Feb 06
22m
3219: DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: Traditional Leaders to Convene National Peace Conference in South Sudan
The National Council of Traditional Authority Leaders (NCOTAL) is set to convene a national conference bringing together chiefs, elders and traditional leaders from across South Sudan at a time of growing insecurity and social strain. With communities grappling with intercommunal violence, displacement, land disputes and fractured relations, the meeting aims to position traditional leaders at t...
41m Feb 05
41m
3218: Opposition UPA Confirms Receipt to Next Phase of Tumaini Talks
The United People’s Alliance (UPA), led by Pagan Amum, has confirmed receiving the framework document for the National Consensus Dialogue on South Sudan. The mediators invited the alliance to participate in the next phase of the Tumaini Peace Initiative in Nairobi. UPA spokesperson Bor Gatwech Kuany says the alliance’s leadership is holding consultations on the proposed framework.
5m Feb 05
5m
3217: SEASONS: Protecting South Sudan's Wildlife and Balancing Livelihoods
This episode of Seasons focuses on wildlife protection and sustainable conservation in South Sudan’s Great Nile migration landscapes. The programme explores how economic pressures, insecurity and weak enforcement are affecting ecosystems and biodiversity. It examines rising poaching, habitat loss and growing tensions between communities and wildlife. The discussion highlights the role of law, c...
40m Feb 03
40m
3216: Save the Children Suspends Operations in Walgak, Akobo
Save the Children has suspended its operations in Walgak, Akobo County of Jonglei State, disrupting vital nutrition and health services for malnourished children. The organization’s Country Director, Christopher Nyamandi, says the move followed the seizure of four vehicles, including an ambulance, by armed groups last month. He warns that more than 200,000 people could be affected by the suspen...
7m Feb 03
7m
3215: Tumaini Peace Initiative Unveils National Consensus Framework with Ambassador Ali
On Radio Miraya’s Nationwide, host Sani Martin spoke with Ambassador Mohamed Ali Guyo, Deputy Chairperson of the Tumaini Peace Initiative, about the newly handed over Framework for Dialogue on a South Sudan National Consensus and whether it can succeed where past peace efforts failed. Ambassador Guyo outlined the framework’s key pillars, including an immediate cessation of hostilities, stabiliz...
34m Feb 02
34m
3214: Spotlight: Pontus Joseph Pog Njenom Reflects on his UNV experience in South Sudan
On this episode of Spotlight, host Moro Lokombo speaks with Pontus Joseph Pog Njenom, a Cameroonian UNMISS Human Rights Officer, in a warm and fun conversation about UNV life in South Sudan, mixing jokes with real reflections. Pontus explains that joining UNV was his pathway into the UN system and shares how the experience shaped him through field and HQ exposure, including two years in Rumbek,...
44m Jan 31
44m