1105: Edmond Yakani on Nationwide today
43m Jan 13, 2020
43m
1104: The Round Table
1hr 57m Jan 11, 2020
1hr 57m
1103: UK Ambassador: There has been no progress on the issue of states and boundaries
UK ambassador to South Sudan Chriss trot has called on parties to the revitalized peace agreement to find a compromise that can address the issue of boundaries and states so that the power sharing arrangement can be fulfilled for the formation of the government of national unity. He said this on Miraya breakfast this morning.
15m Jan 10, 2020
15m
1102: Nationwide-Michael Mayot, Minister of Information in Twic State.
47m Jan 09, 2020
47m
1101: Kuol: Sanctions on Taban show that the relationship between South Sudan and US is almost zero
The US has imposed sanctions on South Sudan first vice president Taban Deng Ghai, accusing him of serious human rights abuses and trying to derail the peace process. Speaking to Miraya this morning, political analyst Abraham Kuol says the sanctions have come at a critical moment when government is almost working on the formation of the revitalized government of national unity. Dr. Kuol said Tab...
6m Jan 09, 2020
6m
1100: Half of 100 days produced little - Muhandis
Executive Director of Organization for Responsive Governance Rajab Muhandis says the 100 days extension of the pre-transition agreement has produced very little to guarantee desired results. Muhandis further says that the public is not adequately being informed of what is happening in the 100 days extension of the pre-transition agreement. He said this on the Miraya Breakfast this morning
16m Jan 07, 2020
16m
1099: Former South Sudan Revenue authority commissioner General welcomes the lifting of movement restriction against him
Former Revenue Authority Commissioner General has welcomed the lifting of movement restriction on him. Dr. Attipo Olympio confirmed to Radio Miraya that on 31 December 2019, Minister of Finance minister Salvatore Garang lifted movement restriction imposed against him. In August Last year, the minister of Finance dismissed Dr. Attipo Olympio from his position as South Sudan Revenue Authority’s C...
31m Jan 02, 2020
31m
1098: Training of unified forces expected to start by the first week of January.
The deputy chairperson of the National Pre-transitional Committee Gabriel Changson Chang has said the training of unified forces is expected to start by the first week of January.  Speaking to Radio Miraya, Changson said the forces being transported to 18 training centers will undergo another stage of screening before selection for training specified for Police, National Security, and Army.  Ch...
45m Jan 01, 2020
45m
1097: Young people in #SouthSudan urged to use social media platforms positively
The young people of #SouthSudan have been urged to use social media platforms positively to impart information that can make difference. South Sudanese on Twitter, have launched hashtags that have gone viral in the country. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast show, Twitter User Chol Bul, says their group, South Sudanese on twitter has been gaining followers and have been campaigning on issues affe...
5m Dec 27, 2019
5m
1096: Anataban Youth Advocacy group wins South Sudan Theatre Award as Youth Initiative of the year
Anataban youth Advocacy group has scooped South Sudan Theatre Award as Youth Initiative of the year 2019. This is the fourth time the group has won the award Two members of the group spoke to the Miraya Breakfast show and said the win means Anataban is being challenged to do more in advocating for the youth of #SouthSudan.  Manase Mathiang and Senior Mouch appreciated the youth of #SouthSudan f...
12m Dec 24, 2019
12m
1095: Fire rages on at Unity Oil Fields
A big fire that broke out at the Unity Oil fields over the weekend continues to burn.  The fire started in the Padang area on Saturday and was fueled further by an oil leakage from a nearby pipeline.  The Minister for information in Northern Liech state, David Gai says the initial cause of the blaze is still not known.  Gai told Radio Miraya that the flames have been burning endlessly since Sat...
5m Dec 23, 2019
5m
1094: JMCC transports forces from cantonment sites to training areas
The Joint Military Ceasefire Commission has dispatched teams to transport forces from cantonment sites to training areas. The first batch of nine teams left Monday morning for assembly points in Greater Bahr-El Gazel and Upper Nile regions to be followed by another team on Tuesday in the Equatoria region.    SPLM-IO Deputy spokesperson, Col. Lam Paul Gabriel confirms the development to Radio Mi...
5m Dec 23, 2019
5m
1093: UNESCO brings in a team of experts from Kenya to build the capacity of national archivists
UNESCO has brought in a team of experts from Kenya to build the capacity of national archivists. Mwadime Wazwa and Aisha Fadhil Ali from the Center for Heritage Development in Africa are in Juba to offer training on preventive conservation of paper documents.  Meanwhile, the national archives project has nearly been completed with 98% of historical documents catalogued, and 35% of resources dig...
17m Dec 20, 2019
17m
1092: World Food Program Executive Director speaks about his visit to South Sudan
The UN World Food program warns that the country will plunge into famine if they do not receive the much-needed funding within the next six months to reach flood-stricken populations.  The visiting WFP Executive Director, David Beasley said they are 270 million dollars short in funding needed to preposition food to populations that lost their produce to floods. The Executive Director sat down f...
5m Dec 20, 2019
5m
1091: Capitalize on the expertise of international migrants - IOM
The UN International Organization for Migration IOM has called on South Sudanese to embrace international migrants.  IOM Senior Project Assistant Migration Management Unit Mading Cienggan, said fears that the country is being dominated by foreigners is completely unfounded because currently international migrants in South Sudan are less than 2% of the total population. Mr Cienggan said South Su...
14m Dec 18, 2019
14m
1090: MEN4WOMEN, create conversations around menstruation
An initiative to openly create conversations around menstruation in young girls has been launched by Okay Africa Foundation. This week, the organisation will have a session at Juba University that will bring together men to openly discuss about mestration, with the view to ending stigma against girls and women.  Data Gordon spoke to Miraya Breakfast this morning in this interview.    
10m Dec 17, 2019
10m
1089: The Round table - Dr. Augustino Ting, Ateny Wek Ateny and Dr. Dr James Ukuk
1hr 52m Dec 14, 2019
1hr 52m
1088: Nationwide on Human Development Report & the South Sudan Accelerator Lab.
UNDP and partners launch the 2019 Human Development Report & the South Sudan Accelerator Lab.
49m Dec 12, 2019
49m
1087: UNOCHA today launches a joint appeal for $1.5 billion Humanitarian fund
The humanitarian community in South Sudan will today launch a joint appeal for 1.5 billion US dollars to provide urgent and life-saving assistance to 5.6 million people affected by conflict, hunger and displacement in 2020. The response plan is a combined strategy of national and international NGO activities in the next year. Steve O’Malley, Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanit...
5m Dec 12, 2019
5m
1086: Juba international airport operating normally even after an Ethiopian airlines flight Mishap yesterday
Flights at Juba international airport are operating as normal after an Ethiopian airlines flight skid off the runway yesterday evening. The aircraft that was headed to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, veered of the airport runway in bad weather as it was taking off.   All 21 passengers and crew on board escaped unhurt and the passengers have been rebooked on another flight this morning.  The Director of ...
4m Dec 11, 2019
4m
1085: Limited jurisdiction hindering swift prosecution of human rights cases
A commissioner in the South Sudan Human Rights Commission says the commission’s lack of prosecuting powers is hindering it from effectively discharging of its duties.  Beny Gideon Mabor says the commission’s mandate is limited to monitoring and reporting, making it difficult for the swift prosecution of human rights violations. He said this on the Miraya breakfast this morning.  
14m Dec 10, 2019
14m
1084: TNLA Speaker has resigned
Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has resigned.   Anthony Lino Makana tendered in his notice during an SPLM caucus meeting yesterday chaired by party chairman President Salva Kiir.  Makana gave in to pressure from the SPLM legislators to step down, to avoid possible impeachment over a string of allegations of mismanagement levied by the House Parliamentarians.    The Cha...
11m Dec 09, 2019
11m
1083: SPLM-IO Leader Reik Machar expected in Juba today
SPLM-IO Leader Reik Machar expected in Juba today to continue the face to face meeting with president Salva Kiir. Dr. Machar is expected to be here for about three days. He Machar is expected to be accompanied by the Sudanese delegation as guarantors. Miraya breakfast spoke SPLM-IO member Puok Kang Choul this morning. 
5m Dec 09, 2019
5m
1082: South Sudan reacts to Sentry Report
The South Sudan government has reacted to a report by the Washington D.C. based Sentry group; an affiliate of the Enough Project, published in September this year, detailing what it called “the carving up for private profit of the most lucrative economic and government sectors in the world’s youngest nation”.     Briefing the media this morning, spokesperson to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, At...
13m Dec 05, 2019
13m
1081: South Sudan celebrates volunteerism
International Volunteer Day is celebrated each year by the UN General Assembly on December 5.  International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an opportunity for us all to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels. The theme for In...
8m Dec 05, 2019
8m
1080: Persons with disabilities should be an agenda for all of us.-DFID
The Department for International Development-DFID has called on South Sudanese to prioritize persons with disabilities. Speaking on Miraya Breakfat this morning, DFID Head of mission in South Sudan Helen Lowie said persons with disabilities should be every one's agenda. Ms Lowie said she looks foward to seeing the ratification of the UN convention on persons with disabilities in South Sudan nex...
7m Dec 04, 2019
7m
1079: Youths must use basketball as a tool for free education - Luol Deng
Newly elected president of the South Sudan basketball federation Luol Deng, has pledged to focus his energy on the development of basketball among youth and strengthening national teams. Deng, a former NBA star, says boys and girls of South Sudan can use basketball as a tool for fee education.  He spoke to Miraya Breakfast this morning.
7m Dec 03, 2019
7m
1078: Dismissed Army General, Stephen Buay, ready to serve country in different capacity
Dismissed Army General, Stephen Buay says he is looking forward to serving his country in a different capacity, after being released from prison and stripped of his military ranks. In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, the former General says he is happy to be home and will take time off to reflect and decide on his future.     On his conviction and sentencing, Stephen Buay says the verd...
4m Nov 29, 2019
4m
1077: IGAD summit expected to table Machar's status today
An ordinary summit of the IGAD Heads of State and government is expected to take place tomorrow in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with South Sudan expected to feature highly on the agenda. The SPLM-IO party confirms that their Chairperson, Dr Riek Machar is already in Addis. The IGAD summit is expected to deliberate on several issues including the status of the main armed opposition leader who has been...
26s Nov 28, 2019
26s
1076: "We must begin to see genuine steps towards peace" - Dutch Ambassador
The Dutch Ambassador to South Sudan has urge the South Sudan warring Parties to take the implementation of the Peace Agreement as a matter of urgency. Ambassador Janet Alberda called on the NPTC to quickly come up with a roadmap for the implementation of the outstanding issues within the 100 extended days. She spoke to Robert Ohia on Miraya breakfast this morning.
6m Nov 28, 2019
6m
1075: Two people killed and three others injured in an Attack in Abyei
Authorities in Abyei are reporting that two people have been killed and three others injured including a pregnant woman when suspected Massiria militia and SAF attacked the area. Speaking to Radio Miraya the Abyei chief Administrative Justice Kuol Alor Kuol says that three people are also missing in the Attack on Lou village 20km East of Abyei town. He accused the group of looting houses and we...
4m Nov 26, 2019
4m
1074: Today's Round Table Program - Recorded edition
1hr 52m Nov 23, 2019
1hr 52m
1073: Electrification of entire Juba city to complete before end of this year.
The South Sudan Ministry of Electricity and Dams yesterday commissioned a new powerplant in Gumbo, east of Juba town. The Ezra Power Plan Project will start its first phase of power transmission to more than 3,000 pre-paid consumers in Juba town, before expanding to the rest of Juba.  Minister of Electricity and Dams Dhieu Mathok said the generators will supply the whole of Juba. He spoke to Mi...
20m Nov 22, 2019
20m
1072: IGAD Special Envoy updates on South Sudan peace process
  The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), as mediators to the South Sudan peace agreement confirms that the government has released an additional $40 mln for the implementation of pending tasks within the one-hundred-day extension of the Pre-Transitional period.    The latest disbursement comes as the international community put pressure on the government to meet its pledges to e...
7m Nov 21, 2019
7m
1071: Youth organisation launches campaign against crime and substance abuse
Youth Empowerment Organization of South Sudan has launched ana ma Toronto campaign. The campaign is aimed at preventing crime and substance abuse in South Sudan. Toronto is a name given to youth or gang groups that is associated with grabbing bags and phones of Juba residents. Daniel Mwaka is the executive director for Youth Empowerment Organization of South Sudan and gave details of the campai...
12m Nov 21, 2019
12m
1070: Men urged to take the lead in fight against SGBV
Men are being encouraged to take the lead, in combating sexual and gender-based violence.    Speaking on the Radio Miraya Breakfast show, the Executive Director of the ‘Mind and Souls Institute’ Deng Jacob Dee said men as heads of households should use their influence to protect women against harm and not perpetrate acts of violence and abuse.     He urges the community to also play a part in g...
8m Nov 21, 2019
8m
1069: UNMISS SRSG-David Shearer Calls for lifting of restrictions on Dr. Riek Machar’s movements
The UNMISS SRSG-David Shearer has called for lifting of restrictions Dr Riek Machar’s movements. Mr Sheare says the ongoing challenge of the uncertain status of Dr. Riek Machar should not be difficult to fix.    he called on IGAD to lift all restrictions on Dr Machar's movement and that South Sudan Government should issue him a passport in the spirit of building trust and confidence.  Mr Sheare...
8m Nov 20, 2019
8m
1068: UNICEF: Child marriage situation in South Sudan, quite worrying
Unicef says the child marriage situation in South Sudan is quite worrying. Unicef Child protection manager Sampathi Perera the situation is a cimbination economic hardship, conflict and social norms but was quick to mention that the trend can be changed through education. Ms Perera urged governement to ensure the 2.2million out of school children have access to education in 2020.  She said more...
11m Nov 20, 2019
11m
1067: Amnesty International launches campaign to save South Sudanese teenager on death row
Amnesty International is asking President Salva Kiir to commute the death sentence of a 17-year-old boy accused of murder.     Magai Matiop Ngong was sentenced to death in November 2017 for being involved in a shooting incident that led to the death of his cousin.     Amnesty International, a strong advocate against the death penalty, says Magai’s sentence was in contravention of both South Sud...
5m Nov 19, 2019
5m
1066: U.S. Ambassador: ‘Door still open’ for South Sudan government
  The United States Ambassador to South Sudan says the country’s people should rest assured that the United States will continue to have their interests at heart.    Ambassador Thomas Hushek makes the comments just days after his government said it would be ‘reviewing’ its relations with the South Sudan government following a decision to extend the Pre-Transitional period by 100 days.     Ambas...
42m Nov 19, 2019
42m
1065: The Round Table - Recorded version
1hr 52m Nov 16, 2019
1hr 52m
1064: South Sudanese elected Speaker of East African Youth Parliament
A South Sudanese has been elected speaker of the East African Youth Parliament.  Oiylang Alaham Kanuto went through unopposed at the parliamentary seating during the just ended you lead youth summit in Arusha Tanzania. South Sudan was represented by more than 20 youths at this year’s summit. One of the participants and executive director for Okay Africa Foundation Wani Micheal, called for the f...
15m Nov 15, 2019
15m
1063: CAF President Ahmed Ahmed & FIFA Secretary General Fatima Samora meet President Kiir
Confederation of African Football, CAF President Ahmed Ahmed, accompanied by the FIFA Secretary General Fatima Samora and other two members from the Confederation are meeting with President Salva Kiir to discuss the development of football in the country.
2m Nov 14, 2019
2m
1062: An estimated 190,000 people are living with HIV in South Sudan
 An estimated 190,000 are living with HIV in South Sudan. Equatoria region is reported to be recording high numbers of the total figure.  Miraya Breakfast Show this morning featured Gabriel Atilio Narege, Director for prevention in the South Sudan AIDS commission and Dr. Kandyang Modi Dumo senior HIV/AIDS Advisor USAIDS in South Sudan. Take a listen 
30m Nov 14, 2019
30m
1061: Visually impaired man 'denied' government job due to disability
People living with disabilities often complain of lack of opportunities, services and facilities to ease their work. In South Sudan many offices and institutions do not cater for people with Disabilities. Mawut Louis, a visually impared person, could not get the job even after passing an interview for a job. We featured him this morning on Miraya Breakfast Show and he gives us the rest of the s...
9m Nov 13, 2019
9m
1060: South Sudan is launching the second round of cash transfers for Girls Education
Efforts to alleviate girls suffering and hinderances to accessing education have continued gaining momentum. The cash transfer targeting girls in candidate classes (P8 and S4) and girls in P5 is now entering the second phase. The program started in July 2019. Sebit William this morning spoke to Esther Akumu Achire – DG for Gender Equity & Inclusive Education and Akuja de Garang, GESS Team Leade...
19m Nov 13, 2019
19m
1059: R-JMEC calls on parties to kick off implementation of pending Pre-Transitional tasks
The interim chairperson of the Reconstituted-Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission is calling on the parties to the agreement to immediately get started on the implementation of pending tasks assigned to the Pre-Transitional period.  Lt. Gen Augostino Njoroge welcomes the spirit of consensus that was displayed in extending the Pre-Transitional period by 100 days, and says the time must be ...
1m Nov 11, 2019
1m
1058: 100 Days is a real test of political will among politicians in South Sudan.
The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance has called for changes within the National Pre-transitional committee. Jame David KOLOK, The Chairperson South Sudan civil society forum was speaking on the Miraya Breakfast Show this morning. Take a listen
20m Nov 11, 2019
20m
1057: The recorded edition of the Round Table
Listen to the recorded progam of today's Round Table
1hr 58m Nov 09, 2019
1hr 58m
1056: Kiir’s full speech on 100-day extension
President Salva Kiir has asked the people of South Sudan to accept the 100-day extension of the Pre-Transitional period, that was agreed at a tripartite meeting in Uganda.     Speaking on return from Uganda at Juba International Airport, President Kiir said he was honest and sincere in his determination to establish the new government on 12th November as planned but compromised with the SPLM-IO...
7m Nov 08, 2019
7m