1445: Veep Igga: Take advantage of technology for development
Vice President for economic cluster, James Wani Igga says South Sudan should take advantage of technology to reduce inequality and create incentives in order to bring development. He was speaking at the launch of the Global Human Development Report for this year 2020 in Juba on Wednesday. South Sudan is ranked 185 out of 189 countries, corresponding to a life expectancy of 57.9 years, expected ...
30s Dec 17, 2020
30s
1444: Shearer: Progress is lagging
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan David Shearer has expressed concern over the dispute on the appointment of the state governor for Upper Nile. In his 2020 report to the UN Security Council, Shearer says appointment of the only governor yet to take up office, is being used to halt the appointment of County commissioners which are an essential part of the local g...
11m Dec 16, 2020
11m
1443: New report says part of South Sudan is in 'likely famine'
A new food security report indicates that communities in parts of Jonglei, Warrap and Northern Barh el-Ghazal states are facing “likely famine” or “catastrophic” conditions.  The latest Integrated Food Security Phase analysis, due to be released in the coming days, says the situation is expected to get worse over the next few months, with the onset of the dry season.   The UN Under-Secretary-...
9m Dec 16, 2020
9m
1442: Nationwide: Land Report
The Institute for security studies in partnership with foundation for Democracy and accountable Governance have released a report on land reparation and transitional justice in South Sudan. Nationwide this evening featured the Executive Director of foundation for Democracy and accountable Governance Jame David Kolok, who gave an account of the findings of the research and its recommendations. T...
44m Dec 14, 2020
44m
1441: South Sudan’s Wani Michael recognized among the 60 Emerging Leaders in Africa.
African Focus has recognized and awarded South Sudan’s Wani Michael, the executive Director of Okay Africa Foundation for being among the 60 Emerging Leaders in Africa.  The event which took place in Lagos Nigeria over the weekend, recognized 60 emerging leaders from 20 African countries. Wani Michael who spoke to Miraya breakfast this morning says it is encouraging that the international com...
11m Dec 14, 2020
11m
1440: Roundtable: Impact of Political Parties Forum on the implementation of the revitalized Peace agreement
1hr 49m Dec 12, 2020
1hr 49m
1439: UK Special Envoy visits Upper Nile
The UK Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan has visited Malakal to get a sense of the situation as part of an official trip to press for the full implementation of the peace agreement, including the appointment of a state governor in Upper Nile.  Special Envoy, Robert Fairweather arrived in #SouthSudan early this week along with the United States Special Envoy, Ambassador Stuart Symington, ...
5m Dec 11, 2020
5m
1438: Lomuro: Let's build confidence in our health system
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Martin Elia Lomuro, is discouraging the practice of traveling abroad for medical treatment.  Lomuro says there is no need for people to travel for minor procedures when the country has the medical expertise.  He was speaking at the launch of a 5-year National Action Plan for Health Security, designed to build the health sector to efficiency.   The 2020-2024 H...
1m Dec 11, 2020
1m
1437: Change your perspective on gender-based violence
As we draw to the last day in the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the challenge is on keeping the fire burning to achieve the intended results. This morning Miraya breakfast feature James Oates, Second Secretary Political & Human Rights, British Embassy Juba, Catherine Hingley, IOM Gender-based Violence Specialist and Steven Iphani, IOM Gender-based Violence Officer who share...
22m Dec 10, 2020
22m
1436: Taban lo Liyong: Let us disarm our hearts and worry for the poor
A South Sudanese writer has called for spiritual introspection among citizens in order inculcate a spirit of forgiveness. Taban Lo-liyong Umbi who has been writing his book “After Troy” since 1988, urged people worry for the poor. Taban who is one of Africa’s leading writers, poets, and literacy critics says it is important to draw the energies of women onto the decision-making table for sustai...
24m Dec 08, 2020
24m
1435: Over 600 cases filed at the GBV court in Juba since 2019.
More than 600 cases have been filed at the GBV court in Juba since proceedings started in Oct 2019. Deputy Ambassador and Head of Development Cooperation of the Embassy of Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Sudan Michel Deelen says the setting up of the Gender Based Violence and Juvenile court is very timely as it shows government’s commitment to ending impunity for gender-based crimes and ho...
17m Dec 07, 2020
17m
1434: U.S. Special Envoy expected in Juba over 'slow-pace' of peace process
The United States Embassy in Juba is urging the parties to fast-track the implementation of the peace agreement.   The Embassy Charge D’Affaires, Ambassador Jon Danilowicz, in an exclusive interview on Radio Miraya noted the slow pace and said more must be done to accelerate the process.   Ambassador Danilowicz revealed that the U.S. Special Envoy to South Sudan Ambassador Stuart Symington wo...
17m Dec 07, 2020
17m
1433: The Round table: Non-appointment of nominees is a violation of the agreement
1hr 54m Dec 05, 2020
1hr 54m
1432: Happy International Volunteer Day
Every year on the 5th of December, the world commemorates International Volunteer Day to celebrate the contributions of volunteers to humanity. In South Sudan, the volunteers engaged in different activities to commemorate this day. Radio Miraya featured some of the volunteers from Juba and the field office in Wau, who shared their different inspiring stories in the line of duty. Take a listen.
45m Dec 05, 2020
45m
1431: UNV: Am proud of the common traits that unite volunteers
The United Nations Volunteers Program manager in South Sudan says the year 2020 has been very challenging specially to volunteers in the health sector. Speaking ahead of the International Volunteers Day which falls every 5th December, Waheeb Al-Eryani says the many initiatives volunteers take on their own just to serve mankind is very astonishing. He said 2020 brought a new health challenge thr...
8m Dec 05, 2020
8m
1430: Travelers leaving South Sudan to pay for COVID-19 testing.
The National Ministry of Health says COVID-19 testing for travelers will now be conducted by a private entity at a fee. The incident manager for COVID-19 in the ministry of health, Dr Richard Lino Laku in an exclusive interview to Radio Miraya said that the fees have been introduced because the testing facility at the Emergency Operation Center is overburdened with requests, and is unable to c...
1m Dec 04, 2020
1m
1429: Gen Gatwich: Stop violating childrens’ rights
Armed forces urged to put an end to all child recruitments and abuse The appeal came from a representative from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance, General Gatluak Gatwich during a workshop in Warrap state discussing the six grave violations against children.   Gen Gatluak is advising top and local authorities to respect children rights.  The three-day workshop in Warrap is part of a country-...
18s Dec 03, 2020
18s
1428: Authorities: Report in person for latest cash transfer payments
Education authorities in Twic East county of Jonglei state have instructed school-going girls to turn up in person to receive their latest cash transfer payments.  The County Education office requires the eligible girls to report with a validation card.  More than 2,000 girls from primary five to primary eight and senior one to senior four have been registered to receive the money under the G...
18s Dec 03, 2020
18s
1427: Veep Igga: TNLA should be reconstituted before the end of 2020
Vice President James Wani Igga says the reconstitution of the Transitional National Legislature should be done before the end of the year.  The Vice President in charge of the economic cluster, says the legislators have a critical task of reforming laws and enacting bills needed for the full implementation of the peace agreement.   Vice President Igga was speaking at the closure of a two-day ...
1m Dec 02, 2020
1m
1426: South Sudan lagging in the fight against HIV/AIDS
UN AIDS says South Sudan is lagging in the fight against HIV and AIDS.  Speaking in an exclusive interview to commemorate World AIUDS Day today, the UN body says gender-based violence and now the new threat of the coronavirus have affected the response and are making access to treatments difficult.   Country Director of UN AIDS, Lord Dartey says people should be put at the center in a fight ag...
36m Dec 01, 2020
36m
1425: Ministry of Health concerned with non-adherence to covid19 preventive measures
The COVID-19 is one disease which has greatly affected the way of life for every human being. Some communities have adapted quickly to the new normal of wearing the mask when in public places and constantly sanitizing hands, while other communities are finding it hard to do so.  The issue of behavior change requires massive sensitization. How effective have the covid19 messages been on South S...
5m Nov 30, 2020
5m
1424: President Kiir's statement during visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Juba, 28 November 2020 - Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi paid a one-day official visit to Juba. President Sisi held a closed door meeting with President Salva Kiir on a range of bi-lateral issues. In a joint media briefing after the meeting, Presidents Sisi vowed to lend its voice in advocating for the removal of sanctions on South Sudan.  Sisi also pledged support in implementing th...
4m Nov 29, 2020
4m
1423: Creative arts in South Sudan soon to be protected
South Sudan is in the process of drafting a copyright policy to protect the creative arts industry in the country  The policy is being developed by Ministry of Culture, Museums and National Heritage in collaboration with Partners and UNESCO finance by EU.   Deng Nhial, one of the partners, says the copyright policy will protect musicians, artists and the music and film industry from infringe...
15m Nov 27, 2020
15m
1422: UNMAS: There are 353 known mine areas in South Sudan to be cleared of unexploded ordnances
Mine clearance teams have earmarked more than 300 areas for clearance as South Sudan moves to meet a July 2026 deadline for the total elimination of all anti-personnel mine fields.  The contaminated areas have been identified in different parts of the country.  The Senior Program Manager of the UN Mine Action Service, Richard Boutler, says great progress in clearance has been made but much is...
9m Nov 27, 2020
9m
1421: FAO intensifies surveillance amid fears of desert locust resurgence
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is intensifying surveillance and control measures in preparation for a new swarm of desert locusts in the country.  FAO’s regional office this week warned of a fresh wave of the pests in the Horn of Africa region, after Cyclone Gati made landfall in Somalia on Sunday.  The heavy downpour is further expected to allow widespread breeding of the sw...
4m Nov 26, 2020
4m
1420: Guterres: Work to prevent violence from occurring in the first place
Today we enter the second day of the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). In his message to launch the Global Campaign yesterday, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on the international community to end the shadow pandemic of gender-based violence once and for all.  Take a listen 
5m Nov 26, 2020
5m
1419: Noudehou: Everyone must play a part in ending gender-based violence.
The UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan has called for concerted effort in ending Gender-Based Violence. Speaking to Radio Miraya this morning, Alain Noudehou says more effort should be put into preventing the vice by increasing education of boys and men around the responsibility in the ending GBV. Noudehou says South Sudan has reported more than 6000 cases ...
12m Nov 25, 2020
12m
1418: NGO develops compendium of positive judgements of SGBV court cases
A national human rights organization dealing in access to justice has embarked on a project to compile a record of positive judgements of sexual and gender-based violence cases in the country.    ‘Advocates Without Borders’ has received funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to document the cases.     The organizations program coordinator, Philip Anyang says the full compila...
4m Nov 25, 2020
4m
1417: University of Juba student fears for his life
A student activist at the university of Juba says his life is under threat following his involvement in protests on the dismissal of his colleagues at the institution. The student who sought anonymity, says he has received life threatening message from elements whom he believes are security agents, for challenging Vice-Chancellor John Akec’s decision. Meanwhile four students from the Universit...
5m Nov 24, 2020
5m
1416: Ministry of General Education and GESS program launch second round of cash-transfers
The Ministry of General Education and the Girls Education South Sudan (GESS) program, will today launch the second round of the 2020 GESS Cash Transfers to schoolgirls.  All schoolgirls from Primary five to Senior four across the country will receive direct cash transfers to enable them to purchase the basic supplies they need to keep them enrolled in school.  GESS Team Leader, Akuja De Garan...
7m Nov 23, 2020
7m
1415: Exclusive Interview with R-JMEC Chairperson Maj. Gen (RTD) Charles Tai Gituai
An international think-tank has been commissioned to support the South Sudan parties in the constitution review process.    Max Planck Foundation from Germany has been commissioned by the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) to offer expertise in the consultation and review process.    In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, the R-JMEC interim chairperson, ...
45m Nov 19, 2020
45m
1414: Media Briefing By SRSG and the Head of UNMISS, Mr. David Shearer
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has announced a major road rehabilitation project to repair about 3,200 kilometers of roads across the country.  UN Special Representative and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer in a press conference today announced that the project will be undertaken during the dry season by seven engineering contingents from Bangladesh, China, Korea, Thailand, In...
10m Nov 17, 2020
10m
1413: President Kiir's full speech at closing of National Dialogue conference
President Salva Kiir has praised the national dialogue conference as a legitimate process that expresses the honest views of a broad cross section of our society.   Closing the 15-day conference in Juba earlier today, President Kiir said the recommendations that have come out of the process must be harmonized with the permanent constitution making process provided for in the 2018 revitalized p...
23m Nov 17, 2020
23m
1412: Mobile telecommunication costs adjusted upwards
The National Communication Authority has approved an upward adjustment in mobile communication costs to conform with the exchange rate of the local currency against the US dollar.  The Authority’s Director General Napoleon Adok Gai says the new rates will enable telecom operators to improve the quality of their services and that the prices may change again once inflation is brought under control.
5m Nov 16, 2020
5m
1411: Norwegian Amb: Government should ensure that teachers get a decent salary on time to avoid affecting children’s education
The government of Norway has signed an agreement worth USD 10 million, to support a safe return to school for children in South Sudan in 2020-2021.   Speaking to Miraya breakfast this morning, Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan said government should invest more in the education sector to ensure that teachers get a decent salary on time to avoid affecting children’s education. Ambassador Siv...
19m Nov 13, 2020
19m
1410: Shearer: Road rehabilitation and increase in peacekeeping operations top priorities
The Chief of UNMISS says that the rehabilitation of main roads in Warap state and deployment of additional peacekeepers in the area are amongst the Mission’s priorities. During his tour of the Greater Bahr el Ghazal David Shearer said UN peacekeepers will work with the local police to improve security in areas with high incidence of inter communal fighting. Shearer stresses that better roads ...
1m Nov 12, 2020
1m
1409: IMF tables $50 million loan for South Sudan
The International Monetary Fund IMF is expected to meet in Washington DC today (Wednesday) to discuss a 50-million-dollar loan for South Sudan.  Coordinator of the national dialogue secretariat Lual Deng says the loan was a recommendation that came out of the regional dialogue conferences that were held to seek solutions to economic reform and rebuilding financial institutions.  
5m Nov 11, 2020
5m
1408: Revival Fellowship: Try to live a peaceful way with yourself then it will spread to others
The Revival Fellowship will tomorrow hold a convention aimed at awakening God’s faith in people and encouraging them to preach about peace. The Revival Fellowship is a group of South Sudanese which uses the word of Gold to preach about peace. The annual convention is said to have helped restore many broken families through counseling and reconciliation. Miraya breakfast this morning featured Eu...
16m Nov 11, 2020
16m
1407: Regional expert dissects impact of Biden administration on Africa
A regional expert in economic transformation says the election of Joe Biden as the next President of the United States is likely to come with more pressure on South Sudan to fully implement the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.  Professor Augustus Nuwagaba says the new Biden administration under the Democratic Party will be keen to protect security in the Eastern Horn of Africa to contain Russ...
5m Nov 09, 2020
5m
1406: Analyst: New Central Bank policies questionable
An economist and Dean at the University of Juba is proposing tighter restrictions and injecting hard currency into the market as concrete steps towards reviving the economy.     Dr Abraham Kuol Nyuon, the Dean of the College of Social and Economic Studies says the measures announced by the Central Bank last week to discourage borrowing by the government and commercial banks from the Bank of S...
7m Nov 09, 2020
7m
1405: Ministry of health confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19
The national ministry of health has confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the cumulative number in the country to 2,970.   The number of deaths remain at 59. Updating the media on the COVID-19 situation in the country yesterday, the director of preventive health services in the National Ministry of Health, John Romunu said the new infections came from more than 400 samples submitted for...
5m Nov 09, 2020
5m
1404: Yakani: National dialogue marred by tribal sentiments at the expense of national issues
A Civil society representative at the National Dialogue conference in Juba has challenged delegates at the event to renounce tribalistic terminologies and expressions that may affect overall implementation of resolutions to come out of the event  Speaking to Radio Miraya this morning, Edmund Yakani Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization says the first five da...
12m Nov 06, 2020
12m
1403: David Shearer: Listen to your people at the national dialogue conference.
The UN Special Representative of the Secretary General to South Sudan, David Shearer has urged South Sudan leaders to listen to their people through the national dialogue conference. Shearer is calling on the country’s leaders to create a conducive environment for the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement and subsequent holding of elections at the end of the transitional period.  ...
1m Nov 03, 2020
1m
1402: Governor Emmanuel Adil: Mend the social fabric in South Sudan
Delegates attending the national dialogue conference in Juba have been advised to use the conference as a tool for achieving reconciliation among the people of South Sudan.  The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony welcomed the 500 delegates to the two-week conference and encouraged the participants to seek mending the social fabric that the country has suffered after yea...
30s Nov 03, 2020
30s
1401: Refugees flee CAR into South Sudan
Authorities are reporting a refugee influx from neighboring Central African Republic (CAR) into South Sudan.   More than 2,000 individuals have fled Bambouti area due to attacks by Seleka rebels in CAR and are settled in Tambura county.    The refugees are camped in Source Yubu payam.   A team from the Commission for Refugees Affairs is heading to Tambura county in Western Equatoria state...
3m Nov 03, 2020
3m
1400: MSF: Measles Outbreak in Pibor
Medical charity organization - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), says inhabitants of the capital of the Pibor Administrative Area have been struggling with an outbreak of measles.  This is the third wave of the disease, which has been present in the area since October 2019.  MSF’s Deputy Head of Mission Sadie St Denie warns that more cases could be expected due to the floods engulfing the region....
4m Nov 02, 2020
4m
1399: Roundtable: Role of Telecommunications/ICT in Peace Building in South Sudan.
1hr 57m Oct 31, 2020
1hr 57m
1398: Border communities assured of maximum protection
The army is assuring border communities in Eastern Equatoria that it has the capacity to protect the integrity of the country’s borders.  The spokesperson of the SSPDF, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, says a confrontation between the South Sudan army and Ugandan forces in Magwi county that led to the death of two SSPDF servicemen on Tuesday this week, was an isolated incident.  Maj Gen Lul urged Ug...
1m Oct 30, 2020
1m
1397: University of Juba suspends operations for one week.
The university of Juba has suspended operations to all students except for post-graduate students. The institution will close for one week from today 27 Oct to 1st November, then open from 2nd - 21 November for students’ registration and payment of fees for at least a semester. University's Vice Chancellor John Akech the  says the move will calm the situation where students have been protestin...
1m Oct 27, 2020
1m
1396: Roun Table: Role of the UN in peace consolidation and fostering state building
1hr 55m Oct 24, 2020
1hr 55m