By Hou Akot Hou Two people have been killed following a thunderstorm in Kanajak, Aweil East County, after lightning struck a residential tukul on Tuesday evening. A relative of one of the victims, Deng Mawien, said the incident shocked the community, noting that seven people were sheltering in the house[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Ghazal state
Governor Charles Madut Akol inspects key road infrastructure in Aweil East County
By Hou Akot Hou The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Charles Madut Akol, conducted an unplanned inspection visit on Sunday to assess the condition of major roads linking Aweil East County with neighbouring Warrap State. The visit, which was not officially announced in advance, was welcomed by residents[Read More…]
Aweil Municipal Council officials join cleaners in “keep Aweil clean” campaign
By Hou Akot Hou Officials from the Aweil Municipal Council in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Friday joined community cleaners in a general cleaning exercise as part of the “Keep Aweil Clean” campaign in Aweil Town. The initiative aims to improve sanitation and reduce crime in the town, particularly[Read More…]
Man stabbed by unknown assailants in Aweil South County
By Hou Akot Hou A 40-year-old man is recovering at Panthou Primary Health Care Center after being seriously injured in a knife attack by unknown assailants in Makuei-Alek village, Aweil South County. The incident occurred on Monday night as the victim, identified as Bak Mayen Dut, was heading to his[Read More…]
NBGs Governor swears in officials, calls for unity ahead of elections
By Hou Akot Hou The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs), Charles Madut Akol, has sworn in new municipal and SPLM Liberation Council officials The governor called on the leaders to promote unity and deliver services effectively as the country approaches elections. Speaking during the ceremony at the[Read More…]
Youth director release from prison after brief detention
By Hou Akot Hou A detained Aweil East director for youth and sports who had been kidnapped and put in detention in the national security facility in Aweil in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has been released. Last week, Bulis Bol Chan was arrested at night in wanyjok Town by[Read More…]
Aweil prepares for rain season as governor inspects drainage systems
By Chol D. Johnson The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) Charles Madut Akol, has conducted an inspection tour of drainage channels in Aweil Town as part of efforts to prepare for the upcoming rainy season. According to a press statement issued on Monday by the state government,[Read More…]
Aweil North Commissioner Resigns After Suspension
By Hou Akot Hou The commissioner of Aweil North County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has resigned following a suspension issued by the state government last week. The commissioner, Deng Kuel Kuel, submitted his resignation after facing allegations of misconduct, including claims that he had improperly taken control of[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Anchors $2.5M Health Plan on Global Standards
By Alan Clement Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a $2.5 million health operational budget for the 2025/26 financial year, anchoring its plan on internationally recognized health system building blocks to strengthen accountability and service delivery. According to the governor’s office, the decision was made at the Third Council[Read More…]
South Sudanese Content Creator Donates Borehole to Home Village
By Chol D. Johnson A South Sudanese content creator popularly known as Comedian Amath Jook has donated a borehole to her home village of Malual Baai in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. In a statement released on her official social media page, Amath Jook expressed her joy at completing the[Read More…]
Security Forces Deployed to Kunyuk After Deadly Land Dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have confirmed the deployment of heavily armed forces to Kunyuk in Yargot village, Aweil East County, following a land dispute that left two people dead and seven others arrested. State police spokesperson Madut Ngong Aleu said the deployment was[Read More…]
NBGs Governor forms committee to control assets as UNMISS leaves Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The Newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has formed a committee tasked with coordinating and receiving assets handed over to the state government by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Assortment of the assets include 20 vehicles, large generators electronic cables[Read More…]
NBGs : refutes alleged forceful recruitment
By Yiep Joseph The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) has refuted the allegations circulating on social media that civilians are being forcefully recruited into the military. After reports of fighting in some parts of the country, some members of the public, including those in NBGs, alleged that some people[Read More…]
Governor Madut Calls for Unity and Cooperation in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou New Northern Bahr El Ghazal Governor Charles Madut Akol urges citizens to unite and cooperate with his administration to collectively steer the state forward despite ongoing challenges. Governor Madut said the challenges facing the state are many, and the first step toward addressing them is unity[Read More…]
Gov’t condemns killing of UNMISS staff
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan government has on Saturday condemned the Killing of a United Nation Mission in South Sudan staff in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal state. In a press statement released by the Ministry of foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, commended the South Sudan People Defence[Read More…]
Commissioner Suspends Four Medics Over Missing Drug Supplies
By Hou Akot Hou The Commissioner of Aweil North County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has indefinitely suspended four health workers accused of selling drugs from consignments that were meant for local health facilities for a three-month period. Commissioner Deng Kuel Kuel explained that the suspension is[Read More…]
48-Year-Old Detained in Wau Over Alleged Trafficking of Two Babies
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have reported that a 48-year-old woman, who had been on the run after allegedly trafficking two babies from Aweil Town and disappearing two weeks ago, has been apprehended in Wau Town, Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Police spokesperson Madut[Read More…]
Over 1,000 Returnees Arrive in Northern Bahr el Ghazal via Heglig Route
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State report a surge of returnees arriving from Sudan earlier this month. Over 500 individuals were received in Aweil East over the weekend, according to Paul Kuc Akot, Information Director in the Aweil East County Commissioner’s office. Kuc explained that[Read More…]
Accidents claim two lives in Northern Bahr El Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou Two separate tragic road accident in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has claimed the lives of two individuals on Thursday. A local resident in the county confirmed that the Director of land and survey, Anei Chan Geng was among the victims who died during the incident. According[Read More…]
NRC Hands Over Digital Land System to NBGs
By Ngor Deng Matem The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has officially handed over a Computerized Land Data Management System to the government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBGs) marking a major step toward modernizing land administration and improving transparency in the state. The new system is designed to secure land[Read More…]