By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Nyamlel Primary Health Care Center, in Aweil West County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have announced the arrival of a consignment of drugs, including treatments for malaria and pneumonia. Lual Khamis Lual, deputy health director confirmed on Saturday that the supplies,[Read More…]
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NBG residents urged to protect livestock from wild animals’ attacks
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have been urged to effectively manage their livestock and prevent them from wandering into the bush, where they risk encounters with wild animals. This warning follows reports of 15 cows and goats being killed by hyenas and lions[Read More…]
Ousted youth leaders in NBG refuse to hand over assets
By Hou Akot Hou Youth leaders embroiled in a power struggle over the youth union in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have declined to hand over union assets following their removal by the national youth union leadership. The conflict originated between former Chairperson Tito Awen Bol and Garang Akuei[Read More…]
Over 220 goats, sheep suffocate to death in Aweil
By William Madouk and Hou Akot More than 220 goats and sheep suffocated at a livestock-keeping centre in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, on Sunday night. Kerbino Thiep Tong, state minister of Animal Resources & Fisheries said out of 342 animals kept in a selling centre, two hundred[Read More…]
Woman found dead in Aweil Center County
By Hou Akot Hou A woman was discovered dead at Bar-Mayen in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, on Wednesday. The unidentified woman believed to be around 35 years old, reportedly succumbed after drinking heavily and attempting to return home. Peter Natale, the commissioner of Aweil Center[Read More…]
Wall collapses, killing woman in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 60-year-old woman lost her life after a wall collapsed on her over the weekend in Maper-Akot-Aru, Aweil Town. Despite efforts to rush her to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The victim, identified as Akuc Dut Achuil, was visiting from Udhum village in[Read More…]
Floods displace hundreds in Northern Bahr El Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou The situation in Northern Bahr El Ghazal is growing increasingly dire as flooding displaces hundreds of residents, particularly in areas like Mayen-ulem and Wathok Road, where heavy rainfall has caused significant damage. Local residents have recounted harrowing experiences resulting from the floods. In some cases,[Read More…]
Fox terrorizes Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Apada village in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, were alarmed last week by a wild fox that began preying on local livestock and eventually turned its aggression toward people. Kur Mabior, whose child was bitten by the fox,[Read More…]
Hunger kills five children in Aweil Center
By Hou Akot Hou At least five children have reportedly died from hunger among the hundreds of returnees camped at Bar-nyiwec Boma in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Athuai Athuai Diing, the chief of the returnees, explained that they were relocated to Bar-nyiwec Boma[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal bans lumbering
By Hou Akot Hou Minister of Agriculture in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Garang Chan, has issued a stern warning against the cutting and logging of trees in the state. Minister Chan stated that he has given a 3-month ultimatum to the local residents to cease the felling of[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal receives Anti-Venom vaccine
By Hou Akot Hou In response to a rise in snake bite cases across Northern Bahr El Gazal state, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has donated a consignment of anti-venom medications to health facilities. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the health education focal point for the state’s Ministry[Read More…]
Man jailed for killing cows
By Hou Akot Hou A 60-year-old man has been incarcerated at the Madhol Payam prison in Aweil East for killing three cows. The incident occurred last week, and the suspect, whose identity is being withheld, has admitted to the act but pleaded for freedom, citing his inability to make[Read More…]
Heavy rainfall disrupts Northern Bahr El Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou Heavy downpours that began early Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning have severely disrupted economic activities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, particularly affecting residents in Aweil. Neighborhoods such as Gateway, Naifasha, and Mathiang, Malou-Awer have been hit hard, with locals struggling to carry out[Read More…]
Woman drowns in Aweil West County
By Hou Akot Hou An unidentified woman was found dead in a river, suspected to have drowned while trying to cross near Guom Juer East Payam in Wadwil village on Tuesday morning. Sources suggest she may have perished while navigating the deep waters. Philip Agany Thiep, Police Inspector for[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Ghazal vaccinates over 900,000 cattle
By Paulino Angok Garang Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has vaccinated over 900,000 heads of cattle in Nyalath, Aweil Center County. The exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In a press briefing, Deputy Governor Dr.[Read More…]
Governor Uber urges Madhol Payam residents to be resilient amid challenges
By Hou Akot Hou Governor Simon Uber Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State made a brief stop at Madhol Payam before continuing his journey to Akon, Warrap State, where he was scheduled to meet with local officials in Gogrial West County, the president’s hometown. During his visit last[Read More…]
Mysterious illness kills nine in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Nine people have died over the weekend from an unidentified ailment in Adut-Adhot village near Warawar Town in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Witness Dut Garang Deng explained that the family fell ill after eating a meal and suffered rapid health declines.[Read More…]
Health officials link death of five children in Aweil to food poisoning
By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state suspect that food poisoning may have been the cause of the deaths of five children in Malual-baai payam, Aweil East County two weeks ago. According to the report, the five siblings died after consuming a meal prepared[Read More…]
South Sudan registers first suspected Mpox in Aweil
By William Madouk The Northern Bahr el Ghaza State Ministry of Health has said three suspected Hepatitis E and two monkeypox cases have been detected in Aweil. Addressing the media, Dr. Riiny Riiny Lual, state minister of health said they have collected a sample of suspected cases of Hepatitis[Read More…]
Activist appointed as NRA deputy commissioner
By William Madouk The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Simon Uber Mawut appointed former-governor’ foe – Samuel Garang Dut as the deputy commissioner for State Revenue Authority for admin and finance. Mr. Garang, who is also an activist, had been at loggerheads with the ex-governor, Tong Akeen Ngor,[Read More…]