1647: U.S. partly waives sanctions on South Sudan for use of child soldiers
US President Joe Biden has waived some penalties under the Child Soldiers Protection Act of 2008 for South Sudan. The waiver aims to allow for the provision of assistance through UN Peacekeeping operations and certifies that the Government is taking effective and continuing steps to address the problem of child soldiers. This is contained in a report released by the State department last week...
1m Jul 05, 2021
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1646: IOM engages communities to identify priority development needs
The International Office for Migration (IOM) in South Sudan is engaging communities in more than 200 bomas across the country to identify priority developmental needs.    The chief of mission in South Sudan, Peter Van der Auweraert says humanitarian assistance must be accompanied by developmental and peacebuilding projects to address the many challenges affecting the people.    Peter says t...
6m Jul 05, 2021
6m
1645: Young Artist Calls for Unity in 'Flag Song'
The independence mood is building up and the song we just listened to is one of the additions to the exciting mood.  A young South Sudan, Navy Boy has penned a song titled 'My Flag', for South Sudan’s 10yrs independence anniversary. He joined us live in studio this morning to share the inspiration behind this song. 
7m Jul 05, 2021
7m
1644: The Roundtable: Have expectations and aspirations of South Sudanese been met 10 years after Independence?
1hr 56m Jul 03, 2021
1hr 56m
1643: National legislature to be sworn in by 9th July
The SPLM-IG party has confirmed that plans are underway to swear in the newly appointed members of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly.  The SPLM-IG acting secretary General for administration and finance, Peter Lam Both could not confirm the actual date but told Radio Miraya that a decision was reached by the leadership of the unity government to swear in the legislato...
7m Jul 02, 2021
7m
1642: South Sudan launches a second dose of routine Inactivated Polio Vaccine
The second dose of routine IPV is essential for children’s protection from paralysis in South Sudan, as the country remains at risk for importation of the wild polio virus and other polio viruses. The immunization services led by the Ministry of Health is supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and other partners.  Dr. Samuel Patti, Immunization Spec...
11m Jul 02, 2021
11m
1641: Process of drafting a data protection bill introduced
Over the past two years, several countries in Africa have made strides towards personal data protection. This is essential for a continent that is developing quickly and using technology and the internet to grow business and share news and information. Where data and information are becoming a strong currency, it is crucial that each country that drafts a data protection bill gets the balance r...
16m Jul 02, 2021
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1640: Government: We are looking for genuine investors in oil and power sectors.
Minister of Petroleum has assured international oil companies interested in investing in South Sudan that regulations are in place for legitimate investments in the fields of oil and power.  Puot Kang Chol cautions that there will be no shortcuts in doing business in the oil sector. The minister’s comments come just days after the government launched its first oil licensing round, offering five...
38s Jul 01, 2021
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1639: Radio Miraya clocks 15
Today, 30 June, marks Radio Miraya's 15th year anniversary. Radio Miraya's Lucas Gumwel spoke to the first Chief of Radio Miraya, Leon Williams, who recounted how it all began. #TakeAListen
4m Jun 30, 2021
4m
1638: Juba Mayor: Previous service providers failed to handle garbage collection.
Juba City Council is in the process of screening contractors to handle garbage collection. The contract is open to both local and foreign companies that have the required equipment and manpower to collect and properly dispose of rubbish generated within the national capital.  Council Mayor Kalisto Ladu says the issue of uncollected garbage around Juba city continues to be one of the biggest cha...
35s Jun 29, 2021
35s
1637: Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng apologizes for attacks on aid workers
The Vice President for Youth, Gender and Humanitarian Cluster, Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior has apologized for the actions of the youth against aid workers.  The vice president was in Eastern Equatoria state on Monday to follow up on complaints by youth protesting against what they refer to as ‘biased recruitment’ by NGOs and UN agencies.  Earlier this month, the governor of Eastern Equatoria, Lo...
40s Jun 29, 2021
40s
1636: The Roundtable: Participation of IDPs and refugees in the permanent constitution-making process.
1hr 53m Jun 26, 2021
1hr 53m
1635: Schools warned against illegal admission of students
The national examinations council is warning schools that admit students before the release of examination results to stop the illegal practice.   The Secretary General of the council, Simon Nyok Deng, says his office has been notified that some schools have started admitting senior one students before the release of their primary eight leaving examinations.  Nyok further says that all the ma...
30s Jun 25, 2021
30s
1634: Zero-tolerance network presents a new drama shining light on issues of sexual exploitation
The Zero-tolerance network is this weekend presenting a new drama shining light on issues of sexual exploitation, abuse and prohibited conduct related to sexual harassment in the workplace. This morning Miraya breakfast featured Nancy Ayit William, a member of the cast, who gave us details about the drama. Take a listen 
10m Jun 25, 2021
10m
1633: South Sudan Law society to support Juvenile Justice in the country.
A new project aimed at helping children in conflict with the law, has been launched in South Sudan. The project will be implemented by the South Sudan Law society. This morning, Miraya breakfast featured Legal Aid Attorney Taban Oliver and Advocate Amule Gasper, looking at the procedures for arrest of a child in conflict with the Law. Listen to the full interview here. 
34m Jun 23, 2021
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1632: IGAD upgrades its presence in South Sudan to mission
The Intergovernmental Authority for Development IGAD has upgraded its presence in South Sudan from a liaison office to a mission. The Head of Mission, Aleu Garang arrived in Juba two months ago to assume his new duties.  In an interview with Radio Miraya, Aleu explained that the functions of his office are different from the office of the IGAD Special Envoy, whose sole mandate is the mediation...
38s Jun 23, 2021
38s
1631: Nationwide discussion: IGAD’s peace building effort in South Sudan
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, IGAD, has been involved in the management and resolution of various conflicts, more specifically the conflicts in South Sudan that resulted in the signing of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement Dr. Aleu Garang, IGAD Head of Mission to South Sudan, joined Sani Martin on the Nationwide program to discuss the role of the organization in South Sudan...
47m Jun 22, 2021
47m
1630: Ministry of Health to vaccinate children in hard-to-reach areas against preventable diseases
The Ministry of Health says plans are underway to vaccinate children in hard-to-reach areas against preventable diseases after the end of the rainy season. These areas include Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states. The Director of the Expanded Program on Immunization at the Ministry of Health, George Auzenio, says they have reached many children in the just concluded polio vaccination campaign a...
8m Jun 22, 2021
8m
1629: UNMISS Chief outlines three-year strategic plan to support peace building in South Sudan
The UN Special Representative to South Sudan has outlined a three-year strategic plan to help South Sudan build durable peace at local and national levels.   In a briefing to the UN Security Council on Monday, SRSG Nicholas Haysom highlighted five key elements of the vision, including supporting the peace process, deploying unified personnel and strengthening of the country’s justice system.  ...
13m Jun 22, 2021
13m
1628: Bright Stars’ match against Jordan today awaits covid19 results
The Bright Stars are in Qatar for their preliminary match against Jordan in the FIFA Arab Cup football competition.  The team is expected to play this evening in the only match, whose winner will qualify to the group stage that will be played in November 2021. Speaking to Miraya breakfast on the line from Qatar, South Sudan football Association communications officer Gabriel Daniel says the te...
5m Jun 21, 2021
5m
1627: The Roundtable: Top priorities of the RTNLA
1hr 57m Jun 19, 2021
1hr 57m
1626: Civil Society challenges new requirement for driving test certificate for motorists
A civil society activist is challenging a new directive from the Traffic Police department demanding drivers to process a driving test certificate as an additional driving requirement.  Jame David Kolok, Executive Director of the Foundation for Democracy and Accountable Governance describes the order as ‘surprising’ and fears the new directive could be exploited by wrong elements within the tr...
10m Jun 18, 2021
10m
1626: Government urged to do more to get justice and support to survivors of SGBV
Ahead of the International Day for Elimination of Violence, the government is being urged to do more to get justice and support to survivors of sexual violence during the conflict. A member of the NGO working group on women, peace and security, Jackilne Nasiwa, and UK Ambassador to South Sudan, Jonny Baxter, spoke in an interview with Miraya's Sebit William and Lucy Kiden.
30m Jun 18, 2021
30m
1625: Creating value out of trash
In towns and cities, waste management has proven to be a big challenge. In South Sudan heaps of rubbish are visibly piled in trading centers, markets, residential areas as well as roads. It turns out that these heaps of trash are not all rubbish. There is use for certain waste produce if not all. This morning Miraya breakfast featured two guests, Emmanuel Lobijo and Ugalla Andrew, who are mak...
27m Jun 17, 2021
27m
1624: Minister Martin Elia Lomuro vows legal action over frozen bank accounts
The Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Martin Elia Lomuro has threatened to take the Asset Recovery Agency of Kenya, to court over a decision to freeze his bank accounts, on charges of fraud and money laundering.    The High Court in Kenya granted the Asset Recovery Agency of Kenya an injunction to freeze Lomuro’s bank accounts over the transfer of more than four hundred and sixty thousand US doll...
5m Jun 15, 2021
5m
1623: Juba City Council: We have not imposed any multiple taxes
Juba city council mayor Kalisto Ladu has refuted claims by small scale business owners that the council collects multiple taxes from them. The businessmen say multiple council taxes are paralyzing their operations.  Listen to the full interview on this platform.  Pic: VOA
14m Jun 15, 2021
14m
1622: COVID-19 cases detected among South Sudanese in Palabek refugee camp, northern Uganda
Eight South Sudanese have tested positive to COVID-19 in Palabek refugee camp in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda.  The patients have been isolated by health partners and are receiving treatment in regional COVID-19 management centers located outside the camp. A community leader in the camp, Ochan Robert says surveillance and preventive measures have been stepped up and the refugees are being s...
21s Jun 15, 2021
21s
1621: Security concerns delay resumption of Government-SSOMA talks in Rome
The start of the next round of talks between the government and the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA), have been delayed by concerns about the security of delegates.  Speaking to Radio Miraya on the line from Rome, Paolo Implagliazzo the Secretary-General of Sant’Egidio community a body mediating between the government and the SSOMA said they are working out mechanisms to ensure...
3m Jun 14, 2021
3m
1620: A young parliamentarian tells her story in politics
Yar Deng from Yirol West, Lakes State says her journey in politics has been inspired by her dad who helped to nurture her.  Yar replaces her late dad at the TLNA.  Her dad, Telar Ring Deng was nominated to the Revitalized Transitional National Assembly by SPLM-IO. Speaking to Radio Miraya on Monday, Yar said she hopes to connect with members of her constituency in order to know what their needs...
41m Jun 14, 2021
41m
1619: The Roundtable: Central Equatoria State governments’ review process of the State Constitution.
Following the Inaugural workshop of the permanent Constitution Making Process convened by the RJMEC, the Central Equatoria State government convened a One-Day workshop for stakeholders on 11th June 2021 to discuss the review process of the State Constitution.  The Round table featured officials from Central Equatoria, who are engaged on the state constitution review process.  What does this mea...
1hr 49m Jun 12, 2021
1hr 49m
1618: Police in Rumbek arrest key suspect involved in the shooting of the bishop-elect of the Catholic Diocese
Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting of the Catholic Bishop in Rumbek Lakes State in April. Police say one of the suspects was arrested today at a cattle camp and another was earlier arrested in Juba and airlifted to Rumbek. The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects in police custody to six, including a senior clergy in the Diocese. Lakes State Police...
29s Jun 11, 2021
29s
1617: Health care services in Mvolo county, disrupted.
Health care services in Mvolo county - Western Equatoria have been disrupted by an ongoing strike by medical workers.   The health workers laid down their tools on Monday, after Doctors with Africa - CUAMM, the health care implementor reportedly backtracked several times in implementing the policy on health workers incentives issued by the National Ministry of Health last year.  At least elev...
22s Jun 11, 2021
22s
1616: Court of appeal overturns death sentence of an inmate at Juba Central Prison
The court of appeal has overturned the death sentence of an inmate at Juba Central Prison.  Kenneth Kawonda Joseph, a military intelligence officer serving in Yambio, had spent 13 years in prison on murder charges. The 42-year-old Kawonda was released yesterday after the Justice and Human Rights Observatory Group, a human rights advocacy team providing legal aid services, was able to prove his ...
22s Jun 11, 2021
22s
1615: Dachi: Mortality rate in South Sudan is less than 1%, that’s a plus for us.
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF says efforts in combating malnutrition are paying dividends, as mortality levels indicate a drastic reduction. UNICEF Nutrition program manager Gilbert Dachi says mortality rate is usually less than 10% but in South Sudan, response and treatment interventions have reduced it to less than 1%.  Dachi was speaking on Miraya breakfast show this morning. Lis...
20m Jun 10, 2021
20m
1614: CEPO happy with the move to speed up implementation of security arrangements
Community Empowerment for Progress organization, Executive Director Edmond Yakani, has welcome the decision by the presidency to speed up the implementation of the security arrangements stated in the peace agreement. He has however expressed concerns over the delay in the implementation of chapter two of the agreement. Yakani expressed worrying that the presidency has not addressed the preval...
22s Jun 09, 2021
22s
1613: Chamber of commerce: Importat essential goods despite lock down in Uganda.
The National Chamber of Commerce is encouraging traders to continue importing essential commodities despite the partial lockdown in neighboring Uganda.  Acting chairperson of the chamber, Ladu Lukak Losidik, says businesspeople should coordinate with their counterparts in the region to maintain the supply of goods.        Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday announced a partial lockdo...
30s Jun 09, 2021
30s
1612: Insurance Expert: Consider insuring your property to mitigate losses
Accidental fires can be a nightmare to families as they could spread uncontrollably within seconds, resulting in loss of life or property. Sadly, this story is a reality to several families in South Sudan, with the latest happening yesterday at the Juba university residence. An insurance Expert, Akera Bosco, is calling on people to consider insuring their property to help reduce the loss in fut...
30m Jun 08, 2021
30m
1611: Humanitarian worker killed in lakes State
A humanitarian worker has been killed in Lakes State. The victim has been identified as the director for nutrition working for the NGO ‘Doctors with Africa’ also known as CUAMM.  The director was on official duty to collect data and pay field staff when he met his fate in Agany payam of Greater Yirol West. The incident happened yesterday and adds to the list of aid workers killed in the line of...
5m Jun 08, 2021
5m
1610: Thirty arrested for various offenses in Warrap State.
Thirty people suspected of committing various crimes during inter-communal violence in Warrap State are reported to have been arrested. The suspects are accused of a range of crimes including theft, murder, and rape.   Warrap state chairperson of Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Commission, Agany Lok Agany, says the individuals are waiting to be presented to a special mobile court which...
30s Jun 07, 2021
30s
1609: FAO: Check labels on all food packs before consumption.
South Sudanese have been urged to practice safe handling of food to prevent contamination. Food and Agriculture Organization market development specialist, Sunday Lotidak Aryemo says proper food handling can be practiced in any environment to prevent diseases such as diarrhea. she further called for routine checks of labels on all food packs before consumption.  The caution comes as we commemor...
27m Jun 07, 2021
27m
1608: The Round Table: Permanent constitutional making process
1hr 49m Jun 05, 2021
1hr 49m
1607: Rajab Mohandis-recent attacks on church clergy add to different forms of widespread killings of citizens
An activist says recent attacks on church clergy add to different forms of widespread killings of citizens across the country and are indicators that the government is not in control of the security situation.  Over the last two months, two pastors, one from African Inland church in Torit and another from the Episcopal Church in Lainya have died in the hands of gunmen, while the bishop-elect o...
9m Jun 04, 2021
9m
1606: MSF launches malaria prevention initiative in Aweil
The medical charity - Médecins Sans Frontières or MSF is launching a new initiative to prevent malaria in Aweil town – Northern Barh el Ghazal state. The ‘Seasonal Malaria Chemo-prevention’ is a public health intervention that seeks to reduce the incidence of malaria among more than 25,000 children in Aweil under the age of five. The children will be given regular anti-malaria medications durin...
5m Jun 04, 2021
5m
1606: IGAD Special Envoy urges government to graduate Necessary Unified Forces
The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan Ismail Wais is encouraging the government to urgently graduate the Necessary Unified Forces to be deployed across the country to contain sub-national violence. The government has in the past said it is short of cash to speed up the graduation of the forces to immediately take charge of security during the transitional period. Speaking exclusively Radio Mir...
14m Jun 04, 2021
14m
1605: World Environment Day
Saturday, June 5, South Sudan will join the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day.   To get a South Sudanese perspective, Mr. Joseph Africano Batel – Undersecretary, Ministry of Environment and Mr Khamis Adieng Ding – spokesperson, National Wildlife Service spoke to the Miraya Breakfast Show. #TakeAListen
21m Jun 04, 2021
21m
1604: Minister of humanitarian affairs describes the recent attacks on humanitarian workers in Torit as ’isolated’ incidents
As the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen in the country, aid workers are increasingly falling victim to targeted attacks by unknown gunmen.  The most recent incident happened on Monday, when two humanitarian workers were reportedly assaulted by a group of youth in Torit locally known as Monyo-miji.  The staff include a driver working with UNDP and a staff member of the South Sudan Red C...
9m Jun 03, 2021
9m
1603: SRSG Nicholas Haysom addresses press conference in Juba
42m Jun 03, 2021
42m
1602: New report on South Sudan reveals a gloomy picture regarding the country’s food security.
A new report on South Sudan has revealed a gloomy picture regarding the country’s food security.  According to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP) South Sudan is expected to experience a high food deficit for 2021 due to the impact of prolonged conflict and floods, leaving millions of citizens extr...
15m Jun 03, 2021
15m
1601: South Sudan Women Leadership Forum echoes calls for unity provision of civil space for all
South Sudan Women Leadership Forum has echoed calls for unity provision of civil space for all.   It came up during the recently help forum which drew participation of more than 130 women representatives at both the state and national levels. The forum aimed among others to unify women voices in support of a shared future. David Dau Acuoth, Senior Advisor in the office of the vice president fo...
8m Jun 02, 2021
8m
1600: Ministry of Peace Building embarks on peacebuilding across the country
The Ministry of Peace Building has embarked on peace building initiatives across the country aimed at achieving a lasting and sustainable peace in the country. The Ministry says it will reduce Inter communal violence in the states, cattle raiding, revenge killings among others, the Ministry is targeting State Leaders, Youth, traditional leaders and other stakeholders. The Undersecretary of Pe...
47m Jun 01, 2021
47m