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Four artists from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area have combined their voices, using creativity to challenge the persistent cattle raiding and child abductions in the region. The creative collaboration is part of a peace drive spearheaded by partners who include the Peace and Reconciliation Commission of Greater Pibor.  Commission Chairperson, James Nyikcho Pirya tells Radio Miray...

On this Miraya Roundtable episode, we explore the Home-Grown Peace Initiative for South Sudan (HGPI-SS), a citizen-led movement putting South Sudanese voices at the centre of peacebuilding. The initiative aims to make peace a national priority rooted in dialogue, reconciliation, and community ownership. Sani Martin hosts:  Bishop Zacharia Manyok Biar, Chairman of the strategy Committee for South S...

This week on Working Together , we focus on efforts to fight food insecurity in South Sudan. As the world marks World Food Day, we explore how government institutions and humanitarian partners are collaborating to build sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. Joining host Tidio Betty are Ms. Nahid Remis, Acting Director for National Food Reserve at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Secu...

On this episode of our World Health Organization Weekly Information Update we focus on South Sudan's ongoing battle against cholera and the vital tole of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in stopping its spread. As health teams intensify response efforts, our guests Chandapiwa Kativu and Angeth Pamela Buol, WASH officers from the WHO, share insights from the field on how access to clean water,...

This episode explores South Sudan’s ongoing efforts in Security Sector Reform (SSR) - a vital process linked to Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR). As the country marks DDR Week, the discussion focuses on transforming wartime security institutions into accountable, professional, and citizen-centered bodies. Guests Wilson Lual , Executive Secretary for DDR, and Innocent Mugabo fro...

Guest:  - Wilson Lual Lual, Acting Executive Director of the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration, and DDR expert. 

Guests: 1. Motwakil Awol Mamuor – Deputy Chairperson of the South Sudan National Youth Union.  2. These Marial Rong – Secretary of Information,  SSNYU 3. Florance Ageba, Secretary of Research, SSNYU 

A new national study by Save the Children and government ministries reveals that nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in the worst forms of child labour, from mining and cattle herding to street vending and conflict-related activities. The report highlights poverty, conflict, and lack of access to education as major drivers.  Radio Miraya speaks with Save the Child...

South Sudan is navigating a pivotal transition from conflict toward democracy. Under the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and the roadmap, the current phase is slated to conclude by February 2027, a window for meaningful participation in constitution-making, security sector reform, and elections. Women, who make up more than half the population,...

As the United Nations marks 80 years, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (DSRSG) in South Sudan, Anita Kiki Gbeho reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting peace, food security, and humanitarian work in South Sudan. Speaking to Radio Miraya , she said the country faces multiple challenges including conflict, flooding, cholera, and the impact of the war in Sudan. With 7.7...

The Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) programme has begun its 2025 cash transfers to help girls and learners with disabilities stay in school. Supported by the UK government and the Ministry of General Education, the initiative provides direct payments to improve attendance and reduce dropout rates. Officials say the programme has tripled girls’ enrolment since 2014 and continues to promote equa...

Guest: - Stefano Wieu Malek - Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area

Guests: 1. Sarah Nyibak Chaat – Communications Officer, UN Women. 2. Dr Jurugu Roberts – Program Specialist, Youth and HIV, UNFPA. 3. Aida Khamis Woja, Communication Officer, UNOPS. 

Guests:  1. David Ashley, UK Ambassador  2. Mary-Ellen McGroarty, WFP Country Representative  3. Annet Yobu, Eve Representative

Guests:  - Dr. Malakal Dual Gar, Political Analyst, Author, Researcher, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Juba.

In the World Food Day special interview, FAO Deputy Country Representative Felix Dzvurumi discusses this year’s World Food Day theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.” He highlights the urgent need for collective action to tackle food insecurity in South Sudan, where a substantial part of the population faces hunger. Dzvurumi explains the Food and Agricultural Organization’s work...

On Seasons , we hosted an important conversation on biodiversity and conservation in South Sudan with the EU Ambassador to South Sudan, Pella Enarsson , and Dazangapai Donas Kumborani from the South Sudanese Youth Biodiversity Network. They spoke passionately about why protecting our environment is essential to South Sudan’s future, from creating jobs and tourism opportunities to ensuring communit...

Guest: - Hon Lily Alino Akol, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

The Miraya Breakfast Show focuses on two of the most vital pillars shaping South Sudan’s development, that is, health and education.   The discussion explores the United Nations’ role in strengthening South Sudan’s health and education systems, the partnerships driving these efforts, and how the UN ensures that vulnerable groups, including women, children, refugees, and persons with disabilities a...

Guest:  - Adam Masco Joseph, Human Rights and Advocacy Officer at Hold the Child.

Guest: Hon. Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lasu, the Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards

Guest:  - Nelson Kwaje - Digital Rights Advocate and Chairperson; Digital Rights Frontlines. - Denaya Dennis - Koneta Hub

Guest:  - Susan Poni Victor, Advocate and Executive Director of Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) 

As the United Nations marks 80 years of promoting peace, development, and human rights, its work in South Sudan remains as crucial as ever. From peacekeeping and governance support to empowering communities and tackling food insecurity, the UN continues to stand alongside South Sudan on its path toward lasting peace and stability. On this episode of the Roundtable, we reflect on the UN’s legacy an...

Guests:  1. Rashu Elizabeth - A Representative from Plan International  2. Angelina Kolde - Plan International  3. Anjoa Fiona - Plan International 4. Peace Abulu - Education Advisor, British Embassy