By Hou Akot Hou An SSPDF soldier is currently being detained in Majok-Yithiou, a town on South Sudan-Sudan border, on allegation of raping a 13-year-old girl. The incident on 26rh December, last year, occurred while the girl’s parents were away from their residence. Mr. George Garang Bak, the Mayor[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el-ghazal
Madhol Field Hospital ready, awaits handover
By Hou Akot Hou Installation of Madhol Field Hospital in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has been completed. The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, H.E. Simon Ober Mawut, toured the state-of-the-art facility on Thursday to inspect its progress. Joined by a delegation that included[Read More…]
Police probes mysterious death of a man in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are investigating the death of a man whose identity remains unknown. The body was found decomposing behind a rice storage warehouse at the state Ministry of Agriculture. Police Commissioner Thomas Wani revealed that the corpse was discovered on Monday.[Read More…]
Man Kills wife in Aweil South County
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, reported that a man killed his wife during a disagreement regarding reunion of her daughterโs children with their family. The woman had brought the children into their home without the husband’s consent. The incident occurred on[Read More…]
At least 79 prisoners regain freedom as Christmas gift
By Yiep Joseph Northern Bhar el Ghazal (NBGS) governor has directed the state prison service to release 79 prisoners on petty crimes. In his Christmas and New ๐๐๐๐ซ message extended to the media, governor, ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ญ ordered juveniles, women, and elderly persons who have been in prison due to[Read More…]
Over 6,000 teachers fail assessment test
By Deng Athian Only 3,060 out of 9,228 primary and secondary school teachers passed a recent employment assessment test conducted by the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. A total of 6,168 teachers failed the exam, which was designed to ensure qualified educators[Read More…]
MP urges action on youthsโ behavior
By Hou Akot Hou A member of parliament in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, Mayen Kon Akot, has raised concerns about the increasing criminal activities occurring in the neighbourhoods of Aweil Town. The crimes, according to the MP occur particularly in areas such as Maper-Akot Aru and Mathiang, which have[Read More…]
SSP 100 million for Cholera prevention in NBGs
By Deng Athian In a move to prevent the further spread of Cholera in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, the state government approved an allocation of SSP 100 million, during its council of ministers meeting held last Friday. This funding is part of an urgent response to the alarming[Read More…]
Citizens task govโt to open political, civil space
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have urged the government to open civic space and avoid infringing on civil and political rights. They are urging authorities to reconsider their approach and allow for open dialogue and dissent. The call comes on the heels of[Read More…]
Police detain six over couple’s death
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal State has detained six suspects for investigation following mysterious death of a couple. A man and his wife, were found hanging in a local pub at Hai Zalala neighborhood of Aweil town, on Wednesday night. Police Commissioner, Thomas Wani revealed that the[Read More…]
Woman detained over daughter’s suicide
By Hou Akot Hou Local authorities in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State are currently holding a woman after her daughter committed suicide. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute over food rations. According to Deputy Police Director Marial Awou, the young woman, whose[Read More…]
Committee formed to probe health workers’ strike in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil parliamentarians have formed a committee to investigate grievances of health workers who staged a strike last week. Health practitioners laid down their tools due to what they said was delayed wages amounting to 21,000 USD dollars for all workers including the support staff such as[Read More…]
SSPDF officer wounded in Abyei-Twic road ambush
By Hou Akot Hou A South Sudan Peopleโs Defense Force (SSPDF) officer and his bodyguard were injured in an ambush on Wednesday along the Rum-kor to Majak-kol road in Abyei-Twic. The duo was part of a security task force deployed to the area. Major General Joseph Kwai Ajak, a senior[Read More…]
Women urged to engage in politics
By Hou Akot Hou Women have been urged to actively participate in political processes, so they can better raise their voices, shaping future governance. As discussions around gender equality and representation gain momentum, political leaders in Northern Bahr el Ghazal stressed that it is important for women to get involved[Read More…]
Teenager stabs peer to death in Aweil town
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing his friend, identified as Kuol Deng, to death on Tuesday in Aweil town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. The motive for the killing remains unclear, but a source from the Mathiang neighbourhood in Aweil revealed that the incident[Read More…]
Man dies in Aweil East road crash
By Hou Akot Hou A 32-year-old man tragically lost his life in an accident involving his motorbike and a rickshaw, locally known in Arabic as “Tuktuk,” on Friday in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal. The deceased, identified as Aguot Anei Lual, was a boda-boda rider who was[Read More…]
Unknown animal frightens Aweil North residents
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Pamat Payam in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are living in fear after an unknown wild animal attacked a cattle owner in a camp last week. The incident occurred while the victim, Akuei Deng, was asleep in the kraal, protected[Read More…]
Exam distribution challenges hit Northern Bahr el Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou Minister of Education for Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Santino Bol Akok, has appealed to partners to assist in the distribution of examination papers across the state. With the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) exams scheduled to commence on Monday, November 18th, the state ministry[Read More…]
Over 120 receive phones for mobile money transfers in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Over 120 beneficiaries of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, received phones this week for Mobile Money transactions as part of cash transfers project. The initiative is part of a new project that also enables local residents[Read More…]
EU hands over Nyamlel Bridge to govโt
By Philip Buda Ladu European Union (EU) on Thursday handed over a newly constructed Nyamlel Bridge built across Lol River in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to the Ministry of Roads and Bridges. Funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Office for[Read More…]