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Radio Miraya

Radio Miraya is a United Nations radio station in South Sudan owned and run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Tune in 24 hours, 7 days a week for the most accurate and balanced coverage of events in the world’s newest country. Follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/radiomiraya and twitter, www.twitter.com/radiomiraya In South Sudan? Tune in on 101FM or 11,560 Khz on shortwave.

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19:26

3243: WHO: South Sudan’s Mpox Fight Shows Progress,...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/27

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 continued transmission, and what communities should do to recognise symptoms early and prevent the

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70:49

3242: Artificial Intelligence in South Sudan:...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/26

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 mistrust, and mislead the public. Coming at a time of increased attention to cybercrime and digital safety, the

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18:06

3241: Women’s Participation and the 35 Percent...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/25

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 thirty five percent commitment, the barriers women still face in politics and public life, and practical

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6:48

3240: South Sudan’s Crisis Is Solvable, If Promises...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/25

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 Sudan, Fletcher says the crisis is not inevitable, but a solvable test of political will.

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104:14

3239: Central Equatoria Women Call for Real Political...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/24

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, weak enforcement mechanisms, and social barriers like domestic burdens, harmful norms, intimidation, and

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45:36

3238: Toposa Culture and Identity in Focus

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/23

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.

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17:29

3237: Warrap State Government Appeals for Trust as...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/23

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 expected to support renewed operations, alongside deterrence measures in hard-to-reach areas. The

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7:59

3236: Regional Leaders Move to Streamline South Sudan...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/23

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 duplication, and strengthen collective oversight. He adds that the process will now be led by the

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111:47

3235: C5 Plus, Tumaini, and the Road Back to Peace...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/21

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 have undermined progress, while the African Union’s renewed engagement through the C5 Plus and efforts to

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21:45

3234: Fake Land Documents Will Not Be Recognised –...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/20

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 investigation into the reported sale of teachers’ quarters. He urges residents to follow official

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14:05

3233: Back to Learning: Youth Reporters Highlight...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/19

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 at home, as some families prioritise boys or push girls into early marriage. The guests said many

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40:56

3232: Restoring Public Trust in South Sudan Through...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/19

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, and the protection of rights, but many citizens still worry about corruption, weak enforcement, and a

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80:56

3231: Electricity Lights Up Nimule

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/19

Radio Miraya’s Community Conversations Hot Talk was hosted by Moyo Jacob Felix and Viola Elias, focusing on a major milestone in Eastern Equatoria State: Nimule town receiving electricity for the first time, with power imported from Uganda. The hosts were joined in the studio by Joseph Gama, Chairperson of the Madi Community, and online by Caesar Longa, Mayor of Nimule Municipality. The discussion highlighted how the cross-border power project, implemented through an agreement involving the South

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46:19

3230: South Sudan Pushes for the Recognition of the...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/19

On the Nationwide Discussion Hour on Radio Miraya, host Gabriel Shadar spoke with Amer Madol Majak, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Culture, Museums and National Heritage, Becu Thomas, UNESCO National Professional Officer for Culture, and Mr. Baya Philip Brown, Executive Director in the Office of the Director General at the Wildlife Service, about South Sudan’s push to secure international recognition for the Boma and Badingala Migratory Landscape as the country moves closer to its first UNESCO

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7:24

3229: South Sudan Parliament Opens Public Hearings on...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/13

South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly has opened a two day public hearing on the finance bill and the draft budget for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, bringing together officials, state representatives, civil society, and taxpayers to debate measures aimed at economic recovery amid shrinking fiscal space. Discussions focused on aligning national and state revenue systems, using tariffs to protect local industry and attract investment, and prioritizing health and education as donor funding

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24:37

3228: World Radio Day Spotlight: University of Juba...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/13

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Emmanuel marked World Radio Day by celebrating radio’s role in informing, educating, and connecting communities across South Sudan, while spotlighting the revival of the University of Juba radio station as a boost for media training and future broadcasting. He was joined by Rebecca Lorins, Dean of the School of Journalism, Media and Communication Studies at the University of Juba, and Adeng Kornelio, Head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, who

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44:10

3227: Epilepsy Awareness in South Sudan: Breaking...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/12

On Radio Miraya’s Health and Wellness Show, host Aluel Adiang marked International Epilepsy Day by raising awareness and standing in solidarity with people living with epilepsy, stressing that the condition is not only medical but also about dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Her guest, Kur Ezekiel, a public health officer and member of the Initiative for Epilepsy Awareness in South Sudan, explained that epilepsy is a neurological disorder linked to recurring, usually unprovoked seizures,

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43:19

3226: From Crisis to Recovery: Fixing South Sudan...

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/12

On Democracy in Action, host Sani Martin opened a discussion on South Sudan’s public finance and economic recovery, drawing on the World Bank’s 2026 Public Finance Review and the 2025 Country Climate and Development Report, which highlight widespread poverty, food insecurity, and the country’s heavy dependence on oil revenue. He was joined by three guests: Kishan Abeygunawardana, a Senior Economist at the World Bank, who explained the purpose of the Public Finance Review and pointed to major gaps in

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45:28

3225: UNMISS on Security and the Malakal POC Transition

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/11

On Radio Miraya Nationwide, host Gabriel Shadar linked up with the Miraya on the Road team broadcasting live from Malakal, Upper Nile, where Taban Geofrey Koma spoke with the UNMISS Head of Field Office, Alfred Orono Orono, about the security situation and the planned transition of the Malakal Protection of Civilians site into a settlement under government responsibility. Orono said parts of the state remain relatively calm, with recent incidents in Malakal described mainly as criminal acts, and he

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26:02

3224: Red Hand Day: Ending Child Soldier Recruitment

Radio Miraya ·

2026/02/11

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, the last hour focused on Red Hand Day, marked on 12 February, and the call to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Host Gabriel Shadar spoke with Oluku Andrew Holt from the NDDRC, Allan Kudumoch, a former child soldier, and Daniel Anaya from GREDO about progress in releasing children, the challenges of funding and access, and the need for psychosocial support and education. The guests urged families, communities, leaders, and armed groups to keep children in

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