By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr Ghazal state, have detained two men for allegedly burning down the homes of their sister’s suitor. According to Pinyding Makuach Kuol, the officer in charge at Wanyjok police station, the incident occurred after a man known only as[Read More…]
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Food poisoning kills two children in Aweil,
By Hou Akot Hou Two minors have reportedly died of food poisoning at Akuang-ngap boma in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. Emerging reports indicate that improper cooking of food caused the death of the children. The first incident unfolded on Wednesday when a mother was accused[Read More…]
University Staff on another strike
By Rehan Ajuet Moun University of Bahr El Ghazal staff kicked off a sit-down strike following delayed payment. In the statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the university staff worked since November 2023 up to May 2024, without being paid. The strike, starting on Monday, is meant[Read More…]
Aweil Hospital lacks rabies vaccines
By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have raised concerns over the lack of vaccines to tackle the rising cases of people bitten by rabid dogs. According to Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the health education focal point, Aweil Civil Hospital has recorded 29 confirmed[Read More…]
Co-wife commits suicide after dispute
By Hou Akot Hou A young woman, around 18 years old, tragically took her own life over the weekend in the Maper-West neighborhoods of Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The deceased, identified as Adhet Deng Chol, was reported to have quarreled with her co-wife, with whom she[Read More…]
Over 9,600 teachers write assessment test
By William Madouk Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of General Education & Instruction has subjected about 9,635 primary eight teachers to an assessment test and competency. Addressing the media, the acting Director General for Education in Aweil, Ustaz Peter Deng Deng said the screening examination commenced across the[Read More…]
$20 Million allocation to assist vulnerable South Sudanese
By Charles K Mark South Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SSHF) has allocated $20 million to provide life-saving assistance to 290,000 of the most vulnerable people in the country. The aid will be distributed in Aweil East (Northern Bahr El Ghazal), Nasir (Upper Nile), Rubkona (Unity), and Pibor (Greater Pibor Administrative[Read More…]
Over 3,400 teachers to take evaluation exams
By Hou Akot Hou About 3,410 teachers in Aweil East County will participate in evaluation interviews conducted by the Aweil East County’s Education Department on June 15th, 2024. The assessments aim to gauge the qualifications and competencies of the teaching staff, in order to identify areas for professional development[Read More…]
Arab nomads seek extended stay in Aweil amid drought
By Hou Akot Hou Pastoralist nomads from Sudan’s Rezigat tribe, who have been staying in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, have requested an extension of their stay in the area due to a severe drought affecting their home regions. Majok Dengdit, the secretary for the local[Read More…]
DC party lays base expansion strategy
By William Madouk Democratic Change (DC) party is optimistic about cementing the party’s support base in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) and Abyei Administrative Area. The Party’s Chairperson, Onyoti Adigo, who also serves as the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, revealed that the party is in the advanced[Read More…]
Returnees warned against risking returning to Sudan
By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) appeals to a growing number of returnees considering a dangerous journey back to Sudan, not to attempt. Benson Lual Awach stated that reports indicate hundreds of returnees have been spotted crossing the Kiir River,[Read More…]
Defiant traders resist calls to close shops for farming
By Hou Akot Hou Local traders in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are disregarding orders from authorities that require them to remain in the farm until 12:00 PM for cultivation. The directive aims to address food insecurity in the state, but many traders argue it unfairly impacts their livelihoods.[Read More…]
Over 30 children die of malnutrition
By Ngor Deng Matem At least 38 children under the age of one have died from malnutrition in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State over the past two months, according to health authorities. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the state’s health focal point officer, reported that between April and May 2024,[Read More…]
Aweil East clerk dies in road accident
By Hou Akot Hou A tragic car accident in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State has claimed the life of a local clerk. On Tuesday evening, Tito Tiek Chuor’s motorbike collided with a Landcruiser at Amarjat market, leaving him critically injured. He succumbed to his injuries in[Read More…]
More boys dropping out of school-MP
By Kidega Livingstone A lawmaker in the National Parliament has raised concerns that more boys continue to drop out of school compared to girls. Speaking during the International Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebrations on Tuesday, a Member of the Standing Committee for Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Nyayang Johnson Lok,[Read More…]
NBG spends SSP 25 Million to repair hand pumps
By Ngor Deng Matem The government of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has rehabilitated 7 hand pumps or boreholes at a cost of 25 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in Aweil East County. According to the senior official in the Ministry of Cooperative, Water and Rural Development, 4 of[Read More…]
NBG ready to vote-Ngor
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal Governor Tong Akeen Ngor assured the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) of their preparedness to mobilize support and secure votes. This came up during a meeting met with SPLM Secretary-General Peter Lam on Tuesday to discuss the state’s readiness for the[Read More…]
Aweil West residents get network connectivity
By Hou Akot Hou Last week, residents of Nyinboli in Aweil West County celebrated the installation of a new Zain telecommunication network, which has revived hope and connectivity in the area. The lack of reliable telecommunication services has long been a challenge for the people of Nyinboli, who reside[Read More…]
Landmine kills SSPDF soldier
By Hou Akot Hou A South Sudanese People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldier lost his life in a landmine explosion in Warguet Payam, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The deceased soldier, identified as 40-year-old Mel Tong Lual Lual, was attempting to clear land for farming near a[Read More…]
Youths in Aweil arrested over ‘uncultured’ dressing
By Hou Akot Hou Police authorities in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, detained a number of young men and ladies on Wednesday for wearing earrings and dreadlocks. The youths allege they were not informed about the ban. Pick-up trucks carrying police and security forces reportedly raided markets[Read More…]