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With just eleven months to go, President Salva Kiir has announced plans to form a high-level committee to revive dialogue among signatories to the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. The move comes amid fragile political trust and renewed international calls for an end to violence, as insecurity escalates in parts of Jonglei and the Equatoria regions.On this edition of The Roundtable, we ask the tough questions: is this a genuine push for consensus or a delay tactic?Our Panellists joining Sani Martin are:  Moro Isaac Jenesio – South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC), Spokesperson South Sudan Opposition Alli...

This edition of Nationwide focuses on the newly adopted 2025 Naath (Nuer) Customary Law, aimed at codifying traditional justice in Greater Upper Nile. Legal experts, community representatives and UNMISS discuss how the law was developed through wide consultations across 16 counties, its alignment with national and international legal standards, and its role in reducing revenge killings, regulating dowries, protecting women’s rights and improving access to justice. The panel also addresses criticisms, implementation challenges and next steps for public awareness. Guests:  Mr. Gatkuoth Riek Lam - Team Leader - Co-Founder/Acting Executive Director, Naath Institute Daniel Both Koang, Lega...

Marking the International Day of Education, this conversation brings together the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, a UNICEF Young Reporter and UNESCO to examine the state of education in South Sudan. The discussion focuses on the power of youth in shaping education systems, the challenges keeping 2.8 million children out of school, and the Back to Learning campaign. Guests highlight barriers such as poverty, conflict and climate shocks, while calling for renewed commitment to inclusive, quality education for all.Guests: Director General for Basic and Secondary Education at the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, David...

 This episode focuses on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as South Sudan prepares to mark World NTD Day on 30 January. WHO experts explain what NTDs are, why South Sudan remains heavily affected, and how diseases like river blindness, trachoma and guinea worm impact livelihoods. The discussion highlights prevention through clean water, sanitation, mass drug administration and community ownership, while calling for stronger partnerships to eliminate NTDs and protect vulnerable communities. Guests: Dr Mutale Senkwe, Team Lead (Non-Communicable Diseases & Healthier Population) Dr Lasu Mustafa, WHO Malaria Technical Officer 

 This edition of Working Together focuses on saving lives through blood donation in South Sudan, highlighting the work of the Kajokeji Community Blood Donor Initiative (KCBDI). The programme explores why blood donation is critical for mothers, trauma patients and children with severe anaemia, how KCBDI mobilises communities, and the impact of its work. Guests also discuss myths around blood donation, challenges they face, and how the public can get involved to help save lives 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says access restrictions in parts of Jonglei State have forced it to scale down medical services to life-saving care only in Lenkien and Pieri. MSF Operations Manager Gul Badshah warns that disrupted supply lines and referral delays put critically ill patients, including pregnant women, at risk of death or lifelong disability. MSF urges all parties to guarantee safe, unhindered humanitarian access to protect civilians amid escalating insecurity. 

In this episode of the Miraya Breakfast Show, Bol Deng Bol, Chairperson of the Jonglei Civil Society Network, speaks on the worsening security situation in Jonglei State and the network’s call for an immediate end to hostilities. He describes ongoing displacement, fear among civilians, and the spread of violence across several counties, warning that continued fighting undermines the 2018 peace agreement. Bol Deng Bol urges all parties to observe an immediate ceasefire and return to dialogue, stressing that the conflict is political rather than ethnic, and appeals to communities and youth not to be drawn into violence but to support no...

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Imanullah Sandi spoke with Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), about the launch of the South Sudan to South Sudan political party dialogue. The discussion focused on why the initiative is critical at a time of renewed violence, displacement, and stalled implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. Yakani explained that the dialogue aims to bring signatory parties back to the table to de-escalate tensions, address political detentions, restore trust, and move the country away from military solutions toward consensus and peaceful elections. He also highlighted the...

This episode of the Radio Miraya Round Table, hosted by Yash Garang, discusses how persons with disabilities can be more fully included in South Sudan’s political transition and upcoming elections. Guests Mandela Isaac of Society Transformation for Equal Rights, Mawut Louis from the National Constitutional Review Commission, and Joko Sule examine why representation remains low despite existing legal protections. They highlight gaps in election and party laws, weak implementation, and social attitudes, and outline steps needed to improve inclusion in political parties, institutions, and elected positions.

This episode of Democracy in Action examines South Sudan’s path to the 2026 elections and the decision to use previously established geographic constituencies. The discussion explores what this means for representation and fairness, how it may affect the participation of women, youth, rural communities and minority groups, and what can be done to strengthen public trust and ensure credible and peaceful elections. Guests are Gabriel Bol Deng, Secretary General of the National Elections Commission, and Catherine Vitaliano, a programme officer with the South Sudan Democratic Engagement Monitoring and Observation Program. Tune in.

In this episode, Nationwide explores growing calls for South Sudan to localise the peace process as a path to lasting stability, with leaders urging a bottom-up approach that involves local communities and authorities to build trust and break cycles of revenge and marginalisation. The discussion features Merakaje Lorna, a civil society representative and Head of the Technical Secretariat of the Home Grown Initiative, and Hon. Malish Noel Scopas, Member of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly representing Mugwo Payam in Rei River County, Central Equatoria State.

The Miraya Breakfast Show explores the newly codified Naath customary law and its significance for rule of law in South Sudan. UNMISS Chief of Rule of Law, Anees Ahmed explains why putting customary law into writing matters, how it aligns with the Constitution and national legislation, and what it means for chiefs, communities and dispute resolution. The discussion highlights impacts on marriage, land, compensation and conflict reduction, the role of chiefs, community ownership, and whether the Naath law could serve as a model for other communities. Aired: 14 January 2026

This episode of the Miraya Breakfast Show focuses on electricity transmission and community benefits in Nimule and the wider Madi area. The Chairperson of the Madi Community, Engineer Joseph Gawa, discusses the Karuma - Juba transmission line, compensation for land, environmental concerns and local participation. He also highlights opportunities created by newly energised power lines, calls for fair community benefits, and urges investors and authorities to engage transparently with local communities. 

In this extended interview, we speak with the outgoing Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNISFA, Major General Robert Yaw Affram.The conversation comes at a critical moment for the Abyei area, following a deadly drone attack on UN peacekeepers in Kadugli, rising cross-border movements, seasonal migration pressures, and ongoing efforts to protect civilians and ease intercommunal tensions.Major General Affram reflects on security, humanitarian access, reconciliation between communities, and the future of UNISFA’s mandate as he prepares to conclude his mission.The interview was recorded by Radio Miraya journalist Sani Martin.

Guest:  - Christian Bester, Country Director of Samaritan Purse  

Guest:- Major General Pascal Lado, Director of Civil Defense for Central Equatoria State

Guest: - Dr. Sigrid Lamberg, MSF Head of Field Operations in South Sudan. 

Guests:  - Yayoi Segi-Vltchek, UNESCO Head of Office and Representative to South Sudan. - Ustaz Job Akuei, Director General for Certification, Verification and Authentication at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

In this episode, we sit down with one of South Sudan’s most distinguished academics, writers, and rights advocates, Professor Dr. Julia Aker Duany.Born in Rumbek County, Lakes State, and raised in a family of 52 children, Professor Aker’s path into public life has been shaped by resilience, education, and a lifelong commitment to justice.She once dreamed of becoming a medical doctor but ultimately found her calling as a teacher, a profession she has dedicated more than 50 years to, both in Sudan and in the United States. After fleeing during the civil war, she pursued her Bach...

Guests: - Simon Bingo, Juba Film Festival Director- Sarah Kindu, Actress, Festival Member