3198: Geographical Constituencies and the Road to the 2026 Elections
This episode of Democracy in Action examines South Sudan’s path to the 2026 elections and the decision to use previously established geographic constituencies. The discussion explores what this means for representation and fairness, how it may affect the participation of women, youth, rural communities and minority groups, and what can be done to strengthen public trust and ensure credible and ...
40m Jan 15
40m
3197: Local Ownership, Lasting Peace
In this episode, Nationwide explores growing calls for South Sudan to localise the peace process as a path to lasting stability, with leaders urging a bottom-up approach that involves local communities and authorities to build trust and break cycles of revenge and marginalisation. The discussion features Merakaje Lorna, a civil society representative and Head of the Technical Secretariat of the...
38m Jan 14
38m
3196: Understanding the Naath Customary Law: From Oral Tradition to the Written Code
The Miraya Breakfast Show explores the newly codified Naath customary law and its significance for rule of law in South Sudan. UNMISS Chief of Rule of Law, Anees Ahmed explains why putting customary law into writing matters, how it aligns with the Constitution and national legislation, and what it means for chiefs, communities and dispute resolution. The discussion highlights impacts on marriag...
18m Jan 14
18m
3195: Madi Community Calls for Fair Compensation and Local Benefits from Karuma–Juba Power Project
This episode of the Miraya Breakfast Show focuses on electricity transmission and community benefits in Nimule and the wider Madi area. The Chairperson of the Madi Community, Engineer Joseph Gawa, discusses the Karuma - Juba transmission line, compensation for land, environmental concerns and local participation. He also highlights opportunities created by newly energised power lines, calls for...
22m Jan 13
22m
3194: NATIONWIDE: Interview with UNISFA's Outgoing Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander
In this extended interview, we speak with the outgoing Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNISFA, Major General Robert Yaw Affram. The conversation comes at a critical moment for the Abyei area, following a deadly drone attack on UN peacekeepers in Kadugli, rising cross-border movements, seasonal migration pressures, and ongoing efforts to protect civilians and ease intercommunal ten...
40m Dec 17, 2025
40m
3193: Working Together: Samaritan’s Purse Brings Christmas Hope and Joy to Children in South Sudan
Guest: - Christian Bester, Country Director of Samaritan Purse
45m Dec 17, 2025
45m
3192: Civil Defense Addresses Fire Preparedness Following Recent Juba Infernos
Guest: - Major General Pascal Lado, Director of Civil Defense for Central Equatoria State
14m Dec 17, 2025
14m
3191: MBS. MSF Warns of Worsening Health Crisis in South Sudan
Guest: - Dr. Sigrid Lamberg, MSF Head of Field Operations in South Sudan.
11m Dec 16, 2025
11m
3190: MBS. Expanding Access to Higher Education for Displaced Youth in South Sudan
Guests: - Yayoi Segi-Vltchek, UNESCO Head of Office and Representative to South Sudan. - Ustaz Job Akuei, Director General for Certification, Verification and Authentication at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.
18m Dec 15, 2025
18m
3189: CLOSE-UP: From Classroom to Nation-Building: The Journey of Professor Julia Aker Duany
In this episode, we sit down with one of South Sudan’s most distinguished academics, writers, and rights advocates, Professor Dr. Julia Aker Duany. Born in Rumbek County, Lakes State, and raised in a family of 52 children, Professor Aker’s path into public life has been shaped by resilience, education, and a lifelong commitment to justice. She once dreamed of becoming a medical doctor but ult...
46m Dec 12, 2025
46m
3188: MBS. Juba Film Festival 2025: Celebrating Storytelling, Culture, and South Sudanese Cinema
Guests: - Simon Bingo, Juba Film Festival Director - Sarah Kindu, Actress, Festival Member
13m Dec 12, 2025
13m
3187: MBS. One Million Seeking Safety: IOM’s Response to the Sudan Crisis in South Sudan
Guest: - Asar Mohammad, Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations at IOM
8m Dec 12, 2025
8m
3186: MBS. WHO and National Ministry of Health: Highlights from the National Health Summit
Guests: - Joseph Mung’atu, WHO - Amanya Jacob Kasio , Director for Research Ministry of Health
12m Dec 12, 2025
12m
3185: Democracy in Action: Youth Unemployment
Guests: - Tito Mule Alex, Concerned Youth Leaders of South Sudan Group - James Adhal Kot, Concerned Youth Leaders of South Sudan Group - Alia Joyce Anthony, Concerned Youth Leaders of South Sudan Group
42m Dec 11, 2025
42m
3184: MBS. UNDP and University of Juba Unveil Innovation Pod for Young Entrepreneurs
Guest: - Natacha Kunama, Peace and Community Cohesion Programme Advisor at UNDP
7m Dec 11, 2025
7m
3183: MBS. UNMISS Supports Release of 22 Child Soldiers in Western Equatoria
Guest: - Patricia Njoroge, Chief of Child Protection Department, UNMISS
7m Dec 11, 2025
7m
3182: MBS. How the Quality Champions Programme Is Transforming Local Manufacturing
Guests: - Stella Andi - David Isaac Adil
14m Dec 10, 2025
14m
3181: MBS. Strengthening Integrity: South Sudan’s Path on Anti-Corruption Day
 9th of December marks the International Anti-Corruption Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the damaging effects of corruption and promoting transparency and integrity. In this interview the Executive Director of Integrity South Sudan, Laute Satimon sharing insights on the anti-corruption efforts in South Sudan and what citizens can do to promote accountability. Guest: - Laute Sa...
16m Dec 09, 2025
16m
3180: Know Your Rights: Commemoration of International Human Rights Day 2025
Guests: - Nancy Ikedu, Program Manager, Action 54 - James Fandas, Human Rights Officer, UNMISS
39m Dec 09, 2025
39m
3179: MBS. Building Safer Communities: UNMISS and Partners Train Terekeka Police and Prison Officers on SGBV Response
 Police officers serving in Terekeka, along with the prison officers stationed there, will receive training on SGBV from 8 to 11 December. The program is being developed through a collaboration between the UNMISS Rule of Law and Security Institutions Support Department, UNDP, the National Police Service, and the National Prison Service of South Sudan. Guest: - Salah Saleem Khamis, Brigadir, Na...
12m Dec 08, 2025
12m
3178: MBS. Advancing Gender Equality in Mine Action: Voices from UNMAS South Sudan
Guests: - Lisa, UNMAS Gender Focal Point – Gender integration, accountability, PSEAH. - Betty, Staff Member – Lived experience of working in a male-dominated sector. - Luka, Staff Member (Male Ally) – Role of supportive male colleagues.
16m Dec 08, 2025
16m
3177: ROUNDTABLE: Is South Sudan Ready for the December 2026 Elections?
South Sudan is now one year away from the planned December 2026 general elections — but growing doubts cloud the road ahead. Key obligations under the peace agreement, from security arrangements and electoral preparations to the permanent constitution-making process, remain largely stalled amid deepening political tensions. Analysts and civil society groups warn that moving toward elections wi...
1hr 48m Dec 06, 2025
1hr 48m
3176: MBS. International Day of Banks: Spotlight on the Role of Financial Institutions in South Sudan’s Growth
Guest: - Luala James, Head of International Development Groups & Public Sector at Stanbic Bank South Sudan
25m Dec 05, 2025
25m
3175: The Spotlight with Dr Serge Tshijuke Mudipanu
Guests: -  Serge Tshijuke Mudipanu, Anesthesiologist, UNMISS
43m Dec 05, 2025
43m
3174: The Spotlight with Mbela Mbonde Njumbe
Guest: - Mbela Mbonde Njumbe, UNV Civil Affairs Officer, UNMISS
35m Dec 05, 2025
35m
3173: The Spotlight Mengyu Hao
Guest: - Mengyu Hao, UNV Information Management Officer, UNMISS
33m Dec 05, 2025
33m
3172: The Spotlight with Benjamin Azineh
Guest: - Benjamin Azineh, UNV Human Rights Officer, UNMISS
40m Dec 05, 2025
40m
3171: The Spotlight with Juliette Francois-Blouin
Guest: - Juliette Francois-Blouin, UNV Human Rights Officer
31m Dec 05, 2025
31m
3170: The Spotlight with Mohammaed Nazrul
Guest: - Mohammaed Nazrul, UNV Property Disposal Assistant, UNMISS
26m Dec 05, 2025
26m
3169: The Spotlight with Matiisetso Mosala
Guest: - Matiisetso Mosala - UNV Public Information Officer at UNMISS
50m Dec 05, 2025
50m
3168: MBS. UK Commitment to Human Rights: Ambassador Sanders Visit to South Sudan
Guests: - Eleanor Snaders, UK Ambassador for Human Rights and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nation. - Jackline Nasiwa, Human Rights Defender
17m Dec 05, 2025
17m
3167: NATIONWIDE. World AIDS Day 2025: Reimagining the AIDS Response in South Sudan
Guests: - Dr Marial Cuir Khoc, Director General for Programmes in AIDS Commission - Victoria Natoni Daniel, Program Officer, National Empowerment of Positive Women United Organization - Laila Lole, Executive Director, South Sudan Network of People living with HIV
44m Dec 05, 2025
44m
3166: MBS. World Soil Day: Why Soil Health Matters for South Sudan
South Sudan joins the global community in marking World Soil Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital role soil plays in the country's food security, environment, and future. Here, where agriculture is the backbone of many livelihoods, healthy soil is more than just the ground beneath people's feet, it's the foundation of South Sudanese communities and their resilience. Dara Elisa, Agricul...
15m Dec 05, 2025
15m
3165: NW. CES Priorities, Juba City Transformation & Support for Traders: A Conversation with Hon. Patrick Nyarsuk and Charles Laku
Guest: - Hon Patrick Nyarsuk, CES Minister of Information and Communication - Charles Laku, Chairperson Custom market, Chamber of commerce
47m Dec 04, 2025
47m
3164: NATIONWIDE: Online Harassment Targeting South Sudanese Women Sparks Calls for Action
This episode of Nationwide explores the rising threat of digital violence against women and girls in South Sudan as part of the 16 Days of Activism. A panel of activists highlights how online spaces are increasingly used for harassment, body-shaming, intimidation, stalking, and even trafficking. Preliminary research by GoGirls ICT shows high vulnerability among young women aged 25–34, with harm...
44m Dec 02, 2025
44m
3163: NW. Ahead of the National Health Summit: Key Priorities for South Sudan’s Health System
Guests: - Dr. Micheal Mading, Director General for Reproductive Health - Dr. Paula Nuer, WHO
38m Dec 02, 2025
38m
3162: Mobile Court Brings Long-Delayed Justice to Yei Region
As the mobile court deploys in Yei, Central Equatoria State, UNMISS Rule of Law and Security Institutions Support Chief, Anees Ahmed says deployment fills a critical justice gap after years without functioning courts in Yei, Lainya and Morobo. The court will hear 46 serious cases, including SGBV and murder, with local partners providing support to vulnerable survivors. He notes that weak invest...
13m Dec 02, 2025
13m
3161: The Spotlight with Dr Terna Ager
Guest: - Terna Ager, General Medical Practitioner at UNMISS
43m Nov 28, 2025
43m
3160: DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: The Role of Women in Mediation and Conflict Resolution
This episode of Democracy in Action explores the crucial but often overlooked role of women in mediation and conflict resolution in South Sudan. Guests who are members of the South Sudan Women Mediators, Florence Agiba and Sarah Poni discuss women’s unique strengths as peacebuilders, the cultural and structural barriers limiting their inclusion, and why enforcing the 35% affirmative action is c...
42m Nov 28, 2025
42m
3159: MBS. How New Upgrades at Juba International Airport Aim to Improve Travel Experience and Restore Public Confidence.
Guest: - Engineer Mosety Kat, Manager of Juba International Airport.
20m Nov 28, 2025
20m
3158: NW. Praying for Peace: The NGOs Bringing 64 Tribes Together in Prayer
Guests: • Choul Tut Gach, Peace mobilizer • Modi Joseph Robert, Peace mobilizer • Jacob Chol Atem, Peace mobilizer
44m Nov 25, 2025
44m
3157: NATIONWIDE: Can Dialogue Revive South Sudan’s Stalled Peace Agreement?
A five-day consultative dialogue has opened in Juba, bringing together the parties who signed the 2018 peace agreement, alongside key stakeholders such as RJMEC, the African Union, faith-based leaders and UNMISS Political Affairs. This meeting comes at a time when implementation of the peace deal has slowed down. So how significant is this consultation? Can it address the real causes behind th...
45m Nov 25, 2025
45m
3157: Steward Women Boosts Justice Access in Raja Through Free Legal Aid and Mediation
We focus on how Steward Women is expanding access to justice in Raja through free legal aid and community-based dispute resolution. Legal Aid Officer Alice Bogere explains the organisation’s services for survivors of gender-based and conflict-related violence, why lack of awareness remains a major barrier, and how mediation and arbitration are helping resolve minor disputes quickly where courts...
16m Nov 25, 2025
16m
3156: National Stakeholders Consultative Dialogue – What’s Next for South Sudan’s Peace Process?
Over three days, stakeholders met in Juba to address escalating violence, political mistrust, delayed implementation of the R-ARCSS, and shrinking civic space. The dialogue produced several recommendations: fully implement the peace agreement, convene an inclusive national political dialogue, revise the transitional roadmap, operationalise transitional justice bodies, unify forces, and guarante...
16m Nov 24, 2025
16m
3155: NATIONWIDE: Public Opinion in South Sudan’s New Constitution-Making.
As South Sudan prepares for a permanent constitution, the National Constitutional Review Commission has begun a nationwide campaign to educate citizens and gather their views. After completing its first round of consultations in four states, a second team has now been sent to Western Equatoria, Jonglei and Lakes State to continue hearing from the public. But how will these opinions shape the f...
1hr 47m Nov 24, 2025
1hr 47m
3154: WHO: The Urgent Need to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance in South Sudan
This week's health informational segment in colaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) discusses the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with Andrew Baguma from the World Health Organization. Baguma explains how misuse of antibiotics, self-medication, weak diagnostics, and poor regulation are driving AMR in South Sudan. He outlines this year’s global campaign, emphasisin...
8m Nov 21, 2025
8m
3153: Judge Speaks on Maban Mobile Court Session and Access to Justice
A mobile court deployed in Bunj, Maban County has delivered verdicts on 28 serious criminal cases, including murder and sexual and gender-based violence. The court convicted 23 people, acquitted 12 and ordered the release of 22 who were wrongfully detained or had already served their sentences. With Upper Nile lacking a high court judge since 2021, we speak to Judge Mojahed Akol on what these o...
13m Nov 21, 2025
13m
3153: NATIONWIDE: Protecting Our Skies, Serving Our People: Aviation Safety & Opportunities in South Sudan
In this episode, we take a closer look at airport safety, passenger care and the growing opportunities within South Sudan’s aviation sector. Officials from the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority explain why protecting airport spaces, improving passenger experience and investing in aviation careers are key to safer skies and national development. Joining us in the studio are Mr. David Loputu,...
44m Nov 21, 2025
44m
3152: Understanding Heatwaves & Air Quality Risks in South Sudan
We focus on South Sudan’s worsening air quality and rising heat levels as the country enters the peak of the dry season. The expert explains the causes, health impacts, and the practical steps communities can take to protect themselves. The conversation also highlights the role of authorities in enforcing environmental policies and improving public awareness. The Miraya Breakfast Show is in con...
24m Nov 21, 2025
24m
3151: NATIONWIDE: Declining Public Perceptions of Peace in South Sudan
A new nationwide survey shows a sharp decline in how South Sudanese perceive peace and everyday security. Conducted across 15 counties and one administrative area by researchers from Coventry University, Columbia University, the University of Juba and partner institutions, the poll reveals that only 49% of respondents believe the country is at peace, down from 66% last year. Coventry University...
34m Nov 20, 2025
34m