By Hou AKot Hou The newly appointed commissioner of Aweil East County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has revealed that he and his colleagues will collaborate with their County administrators to ensure that services are provided to the local population by being inquisitive so that services are delivered. Commissioner[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Ghazal state
Thuri Community establishes leadership to unite members across two states
By Ngor Deng Matem The Thuri Community formally established its leadership structure in 2026, bringing together members living in Northern Bahr El Ghazal and Western Bahr El Ghazal states, particularly Aweil Centre and Raja counties, under a unified community leadership. Mr. David Ayaga Aburko, who was officially elected Community Leader,[Read More…]
Aweil medical director urges parents to register births early
By Hou Akot Hou The Director of the Medical Commission in Aweil has urged parents to obtain birth notification certificates for their children immediately after birth, saying the documents are essential for securing national identity certificates and preventing disputes over children’s ages. Bol Abdalla Chak-Chak, Director of the Medical Commission,[Read More…]
Windle Trust distributes books to ASEP teachers in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou An international organisation, Windle Trust, has begun distributing textbooks to teachers enrolled in the Accelerated Secondary Education Program (ASEP) across Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The initiative aims to help the teachers prepare for the national secondary school examinations scheduled for November or December. Many teachers[Read More…]
Man killed at a farm in Aweil East over labor cost squabble
By Hou Akot Hou 40-year-old man died of a neck injury after he was boxed by a labourer who was working on his farm at Apial village on Wednesday, in Baac payam of Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. According to the official police reports[Read More…]
Aweil East youth launch 15 days of patriotism for general cleaning
By Hou Akot Hou The youth executive body in Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal State has launched what it dubbed “15 Days of Patriotism,” which began early this week in the main towns of Aweil East County such as Wanyjok Town. Speaking in an exclusive[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s education minister urges girls to stay in schools
By Hou Akot Hou The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Minister of General Education and Instruction, Akoon Diing Angok, has called on girls across the state to remain committed to their education, warning that the increasing rate of school dropouts among girls threatens their future and the country’s development. Speaking[Read More…]
Lightning kill 2 people and 20 goats in Aweil East County and Madhol Payam
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…]
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…]