2996: MBS. Who Weekly Cholera Updates
Guests: - Rose Obede, Director General of State Ministry of Health - Dr John Lagu Nyugura, World Health Organisation’s field coordinator in Western Equatoria State.
16m Jul 18, 2025
16m
2995: MBS. New Leatherwork Programme Launches in Juba
Guests: -   Pulo Albino Alfonso - Programme Coordinator at Salam Junub - Deborah Yar Juma -  Salam Junub - Andrew Maduk - Representative from Mayo Company
17m Jul 18, 2025
17m
2994: INTERNATIONAL NELSON MANDELA DAY: South Sudan Mandela Day Walk and Run 2025
International Nelson Mandela Day, observed annually on 18 July, honours the legacy of the late South African leader and his lifelong commitment to peace, justice, and reconciliation. In South Sudan, the day holds particular relevance as the country continues its journey toward stability and nation-building. Mandela’s values of unity, resilience, and dialogue resonate strongly with the challenge...
20m Jul 18, 2025
20m
2993: Living with Giants: Easing Human-Elephant Tensions in South Sudan
The coexistence of people and wildlife is a delicate balance that remains difficult to achieve. In many cases, communities settle and farm along wildlife corridors, viewing the movement of animals as a threat rather than a natural pattern. In South Sudan, elephants are at the centre of this growing tension. Colonel Charles Loku, Director of Media and Spokesperson in the Ministry of Wildlife Con...
17m Jul 15, 2025
17m
2992: Deportation of Foreign Nationals to South Sudan Raises Humanitarian Concerns - Human Rights Lawyer
Human rights activist Victor Bulla says the recent deportation of seven foreign nationals from the United States to South Sudan violates international humanitarian law. The group, which included individuals from Vietnam, Cuba, Laos, and Mexico, reportedly did not consent to being sent to South Sudan. Bulla warns that the deportees will struggle to integrate due to language and cultural barriers...
20m Jul 15, 2025
20m
2991: MBS. Central Equatoria on Cholera Alert: What You Need to Know?
Guest: - Julu Louis Kenyi Joseph, WHO Field Coordinator in Central Equatoria
19m Jul 11, 2025
19m
2990: MBS. Cholera Response and the Push for Decentralized Health Action
Guests: - Stephen Chol Aleu, WHO Field Coordinator - Dr. Joseph Lasu, Director for Emergency Preparedness and Response from the Ministry of Health
19m Jul 11, 2025
19m
2989: MBS. Managing Cholera Oral Rehydration Solution
Guests: - Dombola Gift Anna, Case Management Officer at the World Health Organization
14m Jul 11, 2025
14m
2988: UNMISS Steps Up Peace Efforts in Panyijar Amid Border Tensions with Lakes State
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is intensifying efforts to ease tensions in Panyijar County, Unity State, amid rising instability along the border with Lakes State. Ongoing cattle raids and communal clashes have displaced hundreds of people in the area. A UNMISS delegation recently visited Panyijar, where they met with local officials and encouraged dialogue as a path to pea...
11m Jul 07, 2025
11m
2987: ROUNDTABLE: Challenges of Nation Building
Fourteen years after independence, South Sudan’s journey of nation building remains fraught with deep-rooted challenges, from inter-communal violence and identity politics to economic hardship and social fragmentation. In this episode, Garang Yach James speaks with independent policy analyst Madut Majok Ngor about the pressing need for national unity and what it will take to build a shared Sou...
1hr 52m Jul 05, 2025
1hr 52m
2986: Keeping the Candle Burning: 21 Years of National Girls’ Education Day
In this episode, we mark National Girls’ Education Day, a day first declared on July 7, 2004, by the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior, who lit a symbolic candle with a powerful message: “Let’s keep the candle burning for girls’ education.” Twenty-one years later, that flame still burns, reminding us of the progress made, the barriers still faced, and the collective responsibility to ensure every...
19m Jul 04, 2025
19m
2985: "Consent Remains a Grey Area" - Legal Academic Urges Broader Action Against SGBV in South Sudan
As South Sudan continues to grapple with sexual and gender-based violence, which remains one of the most pressing scourges in society, legal scholar Dr Akuch Kuol emphasises the need for comprehensive interventions that go beyond legal reforms. She points out that the concept of consent remains a significant grey area, often enabling the continued perpetration of violence against women and girl...
14m Jul 03, 2025
14m
2984: ROUNDTABLE: A Five-Year Vision for South Sudan’s Judiciary
South Sudan’s Judiciary has launched its first-ever five-year strategic plan (2025–2029), setting out eight key goals to make the legal system more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to public needs. The plan prioritises expanding judicial infrastructure, increasing the number of judges and support staff, and addressing challenges such as language barriers and limited access to courts in rem...
1hr 48m Jun 28, 2025
1hr 48m
2983: JONGLEI: Uror County Calls for Urgent Education Support
In Uror County, Jonglei State, 43 of the 106 schools operate without buildings, holding classes under trees. Seasonal floods and ongoing insecurity, including child abductions and cattle raids, regularly disrupt learning and endanger students. Of the over 800 teachers serving the county, only 270 receive government salaries, while 552 work as unpaid volunteers. Local authorities are urgently ap...
4m Jun 26, 2025
4m
2982: Clearing the Final Path: South Sudan Seeks Extension to Eradicate Landmines
South Sudan, one of the world’s most mine-affected countries, has formally requested an extension under the Mine Ban Treaty to clear all anti-personnel mines by June 2030. Originally expected to complete clearance by 2021, the country now seeks a second extension due to ongoing conflict, access challenges, and limited funding. Presented through the “Individualised Approach” during the 19th Meet...
18m Jun 26, 2025
18m
2981: WORLD REFUGEE DAY: UNHCR Backs Self-Reliance for Refugees Amid Funding Gaps in South Sudan
On World Refugee Day, UNHCR Deputy Representative Ulf Joel Andersson joins Radio Miraya to reflect on South Sudan’s growing role as both a host and returnee destination amid ongoing regional crises. He notes that multitudes of people have entered South Sudan since the Sudan conflict began, including refugees and returnees. Andersson commends the solidarity shown by the South Sudanese people and...
19m Jun 20, 2025
19m
2980: World Refugee Day: Aid Agencies Urge Support for South Sudan’s Growing Refugee Needs
On World Refugee Day, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) highlighted the growing strain on South Sudan’s humanitarian response as thousands of refugees continue to flee conflict in Sudan. With more than 570,000 refugees now hosted in South Sudan, IRC officials say limited resources are overstretched, affecting both displaced populations and vulnerable host communities. The organisation is...
21m Jun 20, 2025
21m
2979: UK Envoy Urges Commitment to Peace Agreement and Due Process for Machar
The United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Clare Staunton, has reaffirmed that the peace agreement remains the only viable framework for achieving lasting peace in South Sudan. She emphasized the need for all parties to demonstrate full commitment to its implementation. Staunton also called for either the release or fair trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar before a c...
30m Jun 18, 2025
30m
2978: ROUNDTABLE: Civic and Political Space in South Sudan's Cybersecurity Draft Bill
South Sudan currently has no legal clear framework to tackle cybercrime ranging from computer fraud and financial scams to hate speech and online bullying. As the country moves toward elections in December 2026, a proposed national cybercrimes law is raising important questions. While the Bill aims to address rising digital threats, some fear it could shrink civic and political space at a criti...
1hr 50m Jun 16, 2025
1hr 50m
2977: Know Your Rights - Building Socio-Economic Resilience for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV)
Ms Jackline Nasiwa, Ms Josephine Oyella, Ms Sheila B. Keetharuth and Mr Albert Zingorani shine more light on the UN Action Project which, through a survivor-centered approach, have provided integrated legal, medical, psycho-social, and economic empowerment services to 200 survivors and their families in Bentiu, Bor, Juba and Yambio.
41m Jun 13, 2025
41m
2976: Democracy in Action: Environmental Protection and Good Governance
 South Sudan is home to six national parks and 13 game reserves, along with vast natural resources outside these protected areas. The sustainable management and use of these resources depend on forward-looking policies that are effectively implemented to conserve the country’s rich biodiversity. In this episode of Democracy in Action, Radio Miraya’s Sani Martin explores ongoing efforts to prote...
41m Jun 13, 2025
41m
2975: "No Overlap": Minister Lasuba Wongo Defends Mandate of New Ad-hoc Committee
Deputy Chairperson of South Sudan’s High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement, Lasuba Loduru Wongo, outlines the mandate of the newly formed body. In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya's Moyo Jacob Felix, Wongo says the ad hoc committee does not duplicate the roles of existing institutions such as the National Transitional Committee. He emphasize...
23m Jun 12, 2025
23m
2974: NW. National Bureau of Standard Actions on Contaminated Imports and Market Standards
Guest: -  Ashjan Paulino, Acting Director General for Technical Operations, National Bureau of Standard
44m Jun 11, 2025
44m
2973: MBS. Ending the Taboo: How Menstrual Health Impacts Education and Dignity
Guests: - Emmanuel Kuku, Secretary for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. - Viola Romano, Gender Officer from the Ministry of General Education and Instruction. - David Sanya, Reproductive Health Officer from the Ministry of Health.
24m Jun 11, 2025
24m
2972: Roundtable: The Role of Main Stream Media in promoting peace in South Sudan
Guests: - James Magok Chilim, Managing Director of SSBC - Patrick Oyet, Chairperson of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan - Moulana Atong Majok, Advocate and Media Advisor to the South Sudan Media Authority - Koang Pal, Managing Director of Eye Radio
1hr 50m Jun 07, 2025
1hr 50m
2971: NW. Peacebuilding, Security, and Humanitarian Challenges with Hon. Jacob Aligo Lo Ladu
Guest: - Hon Jacob Aligo Lo Ladu, Minister for Peacebuilding in Central Equatoria.
47m Jun 05, 2025
47m
2970: Empowering Future Leaders: Ireland’s Scholarship Programme Targets South Sudan
 The Ireland Fellows Programme offers South Sudanese graduates the chance to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in Ireland. It focuses on fields aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. The programme aims to build future public leaders by equipping them with global knowledge and skills. In this conversation with  Consul and Second Secretary of Ireland to Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Dji...
11m Jun 04, 2025
11m
2970: Healing Amid Crisis: Inside ICRC’s Emergency Response in South Sudan
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) performed over 1,000 surgeries on weapon-wounded patients between March and May 2025 in Akobo and Juba, underscoring the urgent medical needs driven by ongoing violence in South Sudan. In this conversation, ICRC Head of Operations Daniel Bunnskog and Deputy Health Coordinator Rose Ochieng discuss the complexities of responding to growing human...
18m Jun 04, 2025
18m
2969: Nationwide. Opportunities and Challenges to Judicial Reforms in South Sudan
Guests: - Dr. Barnaba Korena, Vision Centre for Legal Studies - Advocate Lwar Nyok, Democratic Advocates Group
43m Jun 03, 2025
43m
2968: MBS. World No Tobacco Day: Unpacking Tobacco’s Hidden Dangers
Guests: - Thomas Tako Akim Ujjiga, World Health Organisation’s Field Coordinator. - George Yugu , Social Behavior Change Officer, Ministry of Health
19m Jun 02, 2025
19m
2967: Reflections on Four Years of Leadership at the Union of Journalists of South Sudan
Guest: - Patrick Oyet, President Union of Journalists
17m Jun 02, 2025
17m
2966: Roundtable. The Status of the Implementation of the Transitional Justice in South Sudan
Guests: - Opio Moses Korsuk, Executive Director of South Sudanese Community Based Organization. - Lony Ruot, Executive Director of Standard Action Liaison Force
1hr 56m May 31, 2025
1hr 56m
2965: From Cost to Coverage: Forum Tackles Internet Access Gaps in South Sudan
President of the Internet Society South Sudan Chapter, Joseph Abuni Gama, and  Chairperson of the South Sudan Internet Governance Forum, Unguec Stephen are in conversation with the Miraya Breakfast Show on the just ended Internet Governance Forum.
15m May 29, 2025
15m
2964: Saving Lives, Securing Peace: UNMAS and the Legacy of UN Peacekeepers in Mine Action
In this interview, UNMAS Chief Zehrudin Sukanovic talks about how the United Nations Mine Action Service has cleared over 1.3 million unexploded ordnances in South Sudan since 2004, an achievement he equates to saving countless lives. He discusses the ongoing efforts of twelve mine action teams working along high-risk roads to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers, peacekeepers, and civilia...
11m May 29, 2025
11m
2963: The Roundtable: Assessing South Sudan’s Readiness for the 2026 General Elections
Guests: - Professor Abednego Akok Kachuol – Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) - Hon. Riang Yer Zuor – Chairperson of the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC)
1hr 49m May 24, 2025
1hr 49m
2962: MBS. WHO Weekly Information Session: Cholera Awareness Campaign
Guest: - Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Country Representative
18m May 23, 2025
18m
2961: MBS. The Role of Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Emergencies
Guests: - Ayub Gloria, Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer in WHO - Steven Bojjo, Social Behavior Change Officer in Ministry of Health.
19m May 23, 2025
19m
2960: MBS. International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: Ending Obstetric Fistula Through Voices of Survival and Action
Guests: - Oyella Josephine, Sexual and Reproductive Health and GBV Project officer in Amref Health Africa in South Sudan. - Emmanuela Samuel, Fistula survivor. - Christine Charlo, Fistula survivor.
26m May 23, 2025
26m
2959: NATIONWIDE: Governor Riek Bim Top on Peace, Recovery, and Resettlement
In this episode of Miraya on the Road - Nationwide Edition from Bentiu, Unity State, Sani Martin sits down with Governor Riek Bim Top. The governor discusses ongoing security challenges, including recurring cattle raids that have fueled tensions with neighbouring Warrap State. He also talks about efforts to reclaim flood-affected land, as many residents continue to live in an internal displace...
43m May 20, 2025
43m
2958: ROUNDTABLE: Spotlight on Agriculture and Food Security
In a fresh push to improve food security, the government of Central Equatoria State has instructed all six counties to set aside 20 square kilometers of land each specifically for agriculture. The announcement was made during the just-ended third edition of the Juba Economic Forum, a three-day event that brought key players together to tackle pressing economic issues. Among the top concerns wa...
1hr 41m May 17, 2025
1hr 41m
2957: UNMISS Police Chief: "Building peace means having a stable police service"
Outgoing UN Police Commissioner serving at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Christine Fossen, speaks on the work of UN Police in protecting civilians across South Sudan. She particularly emphasises the advisory role that UN Police have played in sharing skills with the South Sudan National Police Service. One of Fossen’s highlights during her three-year tenure has been leading the tra...
44m May 16, 2025
44m
2956: DIA. Role of Civil Society in Peace Building
43m May 15, 2025
43m
2955: Elections Chief Submits $22M Budget to Boost South Sudan’s 2026 Poll Preparations
As uncertainty persists on the future of South Sudan's Revitalised Peace Agreement, the National Elections Commission has reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to conducting national elections by December 2026. Chairperson Professor Abednego Akok emphasises the crucial role of political will and adequate funding in meeting this timeline. He discloses that a budget proposal of 22 million USD has b...
14m May 15, 2025
14m
2954: Voices for Change: Ending Harmful Norms and Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan
Guests: - Rabi Musa, Representative, Islamic Community - Zabib Musa, Executive Director of Women’s Organization for Justice and Empowerment
45m May 14, 2025
45m
2953: WHO Highlights Nutrition in Cholera Response
In this episode of our Cholera Update Series, produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization South Sudan, we focus on the critical role of nutrition and hygiene in preventing and managing the disease. WHO Nutrition Officer Dr. Lucy Meseka shares insights on key nutritional strategies that support survival and recovery. Aired: 02 May 2025
20m May 12, 2025
20m
2953: High Vaccine Uptake Boosts Cholera Fight in South Sudan: WHO
The World Health Organization in South Sudan, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has ramped up its cholera response through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at curbing the spread of the disease. With reported cases now exceeding 50,000, the vaccine is already making a noticeable impact in areas where it has been administered. According to WHO’s Technical Officer for Oral Cholera...
12m May 12, 2025
12m
2953: Fighting Cholera in South Sudan: What You Need to Know Now
 As South Sudan grapples with what has been described as the worst cholera outbreak in recent years, we bring you the Cholera Update Series in collaboration with the World Health Organization in South Sudan. In this episode, Dr. Aggrey Bateregeza, Team Lead for Emergency Preparedness and Response, explains what cholera is and how affected communities can manage during an outbreak. He also hig...
23m May 12, 2025
23m
2952: WHO Highlights Surveillance Role in Detecting Cholera Outbreak in South Sudan
In our Cholera Update Series, produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), we highlight the role of disease surveillance in detecting and responding to South Sudan’s ongoing cholera outbreak. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast Show, WHO's Public Health Officer Sheila Baya explains that the outbreak was initially identified through surveillance systems, triggered by the arri...
19m May 09, 2025
19m
2951: DIA. Addressing Hate Speech in South Sudan
Guests: - Nelson Kwaje, Executive Director of Digital Rights Frontlines - Rebecca Agau Deng, Director of Out of Chronic Hatred
43m May 08, 2025
43m
2950: MBS. Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce is Raising Concerns on the Fluctuation of the Hard Currency
Guest: - Robert Pitia, Chairperson of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce.
23m May 08, 2025
23m