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This episode of Nationwide examines why protecting victims and witnesses is essential to South Sudan’s transitional justice process. The discussion explores how the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing can ensure safety, confidentiality and dignity for people who come forward to share their experiences of conflict. It also highlights challenges such as fear of reprisals, stigma, and li...

This episode of Know Your Rights examines conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan and its impact on individuals and communities. The discussion explains what constitutes such violence, why it often occurs during conflict, and the lasting physical, psychological and social consequences for survivors. Guests also highlight the rights of survivors, the importance of reporting abuses, and the...

This episode of Health and Wellness explores obesity as a growing but often overlooked health challenge. Marking World Obesity Day, the programme discusses what obesity is, its causes, and its impact on health. A health expert explains how sedentary lifestyles, diet and modern habits increase risks. The discussion also highlights practical ways to prevent and manage obesity, including healthy eati...

Every year on March 8, the world marks International Women’s Day, a moment to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the challenges that remain in achieving gender equality. In South Sudan, women continue to play a vital role in peacebuilding, governance, economic development, and strengthening communities. Yet many still face barriers such as limited political representation, economic...

The United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate, Najla Nassif Palma, is visiting South Sudan to strengthen efforts to ensure that victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse receive justice, protection, and support. During her visit, Ms. Palma highlighted the UN Secretary-General’s “New Approach”, which places victims at the centre of prevention, response, and accountability. However, she says funding ga...

South Sudan continues to strengthen its public health system, and one of the key pillars is the national laboratory network that supports disease detection, surveillance, and response. Today we are joined by Juma John Hassen Mogga, a laboratory technician with the World Health Organization, to talk about how the country’s laboratory network works, from community health facilities to the National P...

Democracy in Action host Sani Martin came to listeners live from Jibam for a new episode on managing South Sudan’s natural resources, asking how oil and minerals can be governed with transparency, economic stability and long-term development. He was joined by Ghizam Moses, Executive Director of Humanity and Community Empowerment Organization and Secretary General of the South Sudan National Land C...

Live from Yambio on Radio Miraya with Taban G Koma, hosts Moyo Jacob Felix and Viola Elias led a special Community Conversations discussion marking International Women’s Day under the theme Rights, Justice and Action for all women and girls, featuring UNMISS Civil Affairs Officer Bibi Khadija and civil society leader Mary Pio, Chairperson of the Centre for Women Empowerment. Bibi opened with globa...

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, hosts explored the state of youth participation in South Sudan, where most of the population is under 35, but many young people still feel excluded from real decision-making. Guests Boboto David Lubang and Michael Julius Alibe, both youth advocates and research contributors, discussed findings from a youth led study showing that participation is often symbolic rather...

In this episode of Nationwide, host Sani Martin leads an important conversation about trauma in the security sector and its impact on both security personnel and the communities they serve. Together with Anne Bennett and Dan Hales from the DCAF Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, Christina Rosati from UNMISS, and Malish Godfrey from the Centre for Mind and Body Medicine, the discussion e...

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, guest Anees Ahmed, Chief of Rule of Law at UNMISS, spoke about the upcoming general court martial in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, which will run from 9 to 20 March. He said the proceedings are meant to strengthen accountability and discipline within the security forces by handling serious crimes, including sexual and gender based offences, while also showing that members...

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, guest Anees Ahmed, Chief of Rule of Law and Security Institutions at UNMISS, discussed the second phase of the Yei Mobile Court, which runs from 4 to 19 March, to help deliver justice to communities in Greater Yei. He explained that the court is handling serious old and new cases, including sexual and gender based violence, after a long period without a resident judge...

On Radio Miraya’s Chai Talk, hosts Jakob Moyo Felix and Viola Elias led an open discussion on how communities in South Sudan can cope as foreign assistance becomes less certain. The programme explored what self-reliance could look like after years of dependence on humanitarian support, especially in areas affected by conflict, displacement, and hardship. With a guest unable to join, the show turne...

One year after South Sudan confirmed its first Mpox case, the World Health Organization says the country has made progress in detection, local testing and response, but risks remain. In this episode of the WHO Weekly Information Session, National Public Health Officer Dr Abraham Abenego discusses the current situation following a recent death, the role of cross-border movement and low awareness in...

On the Hard Talk segment of Radio Miraya’s Community Conversations Show , hosts Moyo Jacob Felix and Viola Elias led a timely discussion with expert Tony Kenya on how artificial intelligence can divide and manipulate communities when it is misused. The conversation looked at the growing use of fake voices, images, and videos created through AI, and how such content can spread rumours, fuel mistrus...

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, we spoke with Faidha Mary Akotien Yor from the Women Human Rights Defenders and Gisma Juma Hussen from the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network about a recent dialogue that brought together civil society leaders and women parliamentarians to push for stronger and more meaningful participation of women in national decision making, including progress toward the th...

After field visits to Malakal and Akobo, Tom Fletcher is shifting the humanitarian conversation in South Sudan from needs to accountability. In this interview, he warns that access promises by the government must translate into results, as aid agencies face rising violence, severe funding pressure and growing protection risks for women and girls. With regional instability linked to the war in Suda...

Radio Miraya Women’s Talk hosts Jacob Moyo and Viola Elias spoke with Diana Nunu Alison, Director General at the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, about women’s shrinking political space in Central Equatoria. They said the 35 per cent quota in the peace agreement is still poorly enforced, with women often replaced by men, due to male-dominated party structures,...

On Radio Miraya’s The Beat, host Donna spoke with Michael Lopuke Lotyam about the Toposa community and their culture. He shared background on who they are, their identity, and some traditions linked to family life and marriage, while also noting how some practices are changing over time.

On the Miraya Breakfast Show , the Warrap State Minister of Information Mamer Bath discusses the extension of the state of emergency to 15 July 2026 due to ongoing intercommunal violence, civilian killings, and widespread illegal firearms. Authorities report collecting over 4,500 weapons, though many civilians remain hesitant to disarm without adequate protection. Additional national forces are ex...

The Tumaini Initiative has now been formally aligned under the Unified IGAD Regional Peacemaking Framework for South Sudan. The decision was reached during the African Union C5–IGAD Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking to Radio Miraya’s Sani Martin, Ambassador Dr Ali Guyo, Deputy Chief Mediator of the Tumaini Peace Initiative, says the move is intended to consolidate mediation efforts, avoid...

On Radio Miraya Roundtable, host Yash Garang discussed approaches for overcoming the implementation trap in South Sudan’s peace process, as delays and renewed tensions continue to affect the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. He was joined by Moses Deng Bol, Patrick Godi, and Juma Mabior Marial. The guests said mistrust among the parties, weak dialogue mechanisms, and renewed fighting ha...

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, David Morbe , Central Equatoria’s Minister of Housing and Public Utilities, clarifies the state directive on land demarcation and planning. He explains what activities are suspended, what services remain available, and how citizens can access land legally. The minister addresses concerns about land grabbing, fake documents and school land disputes, and announces an in...

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Emmanuel spoke with UNICEF-supported young reporters Robert Richard and Nene Attif about the Back to Learning campaign and why many children, especially girls, are still out of school in South Sudan. They shared what they heard during door-to-door visits, including poverty, unemployment, unpaid civil servant salaries, and negative attitudes that keep girls a...

On Democracy in Action, host Sani Martin, live from Juba, spoke with independent advocate John Gerry and UNMISS rule of law officer Nyinypiu Rekeboam Madit about rebuilding public trust in South Sudan through stronger accountability and transparency under the rule of law. The guests noted that the 2011 Transitional Constitution establishes the separation of powers, public financial accountability,...