By Hou Akot Hou Domestic dispute turned tragic over the weekend in Angot village, Warguet Boma of Baac payam, Aweil East County, when a man set his house on fire. The arsonist identified as Ben Garang Deng was angered after altercation with his wife. Warguet Boma youth leader, Paul[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el-ghazal
Governor Ngor restricts high charges
By Hou Akot Hou Governor Tong Aken Ngor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state warned traders against maintaining high prices for goods despite the recent drop in the dollar exchange rate. “The government is working hard to reduce prices,” Governor Ngor said in a meeting with traders on Monday.[Read More…]
Traders cautioned against exploitation
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor, Tong Aken Ngor cautions traders in Aweil Town against exploiting poor citizens. He warned traders against unreasonable increase of commodities prices due to the rising dollar rates. Ngor urged the traders to refrain from taking advantage of the depreciation[Read More…]
Man murdered in cold blood
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Wanyjok Market in Pan-Apuoth Village, Aweil East County, woke up to shocking news where a young man in his 20s was found murdered in cold blood on Wednesday morning. Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Police spokesperson, Captain Guot Guot Akol, confirmed the murder[Read More…]
Tuberculosis death cases rising in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State reported a concerning rise in TB deaths, with 34 fatalities attributed to the disease. The Director General in State Ministry of Health, Aleu Pioth blames incomplete treatment and stigma for the high mortality rate. He disclosed to[Read More…]
Meningitis suspected for eight death cases
By Hou Akot Hou A team of health practitioners from Juba arrived in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, on Monday to investigate a surge in meningitis cases. This follows reports of eight deaths from a similar illness in Majok-Yithiou, a town bordering the Republic of Sudan. “We’ve alerted[Read More…]
NBGs leaders appeal for community dialogue
By Athian Deng Northern Bahr el Ghazal State intellectuals are appealing to the state leadership to convene an intra-community dialogue to address the political, social and economic challenges facing the region. Northern Bahr el Ghazal is one of the states considered to be peaceful. Executive Director of Aweil Researchers[Read More…]
NBGs receives $7 Million to combat floods
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal state (NBGs) government announced securing $7 million from the World Bank to address flood risks in the region. The state cabinet met to discuss how to implement these funds effectively. “We secured $7 million, and the cabinet discussed how to use[Read More…]
Fire guts Aweil South market
By Hou Akot Hou Fire ripped through a market in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Tuesday morning, destroying 45 shops. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, with local authorities suspecting it may have originated from women making tea. Wol Mawein, the Payam Administrator[Read More…]
Governor Tong relieves officials
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor Tong Aken Ngor on Saturday, 16 March 2024 relieved Director Generals in various institutions in Aweil Town. The institutions that saw the changes include the Revenue Authority, the Agriculture Ministry and the Aweil Municipal Council. The Town mayor of[Read More…]
Peace dialogue begins in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Nomads from neighbouring Sudan who live along the border with South Sudan and the Dinka Malual have gathered in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state for a three-day symposium. The purpose of the gathering is to review past agreements. Participants include chiefs, commissioners, youth,[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal launches land preparations ahead of planting season
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal state of South Sudan has commenced land preparations ahead of the upcoming planting season. A delegation of national deputy minister of agriculture, Lilly Albino Akol, reached Aweil Town, on Tuesday, to launch the program. Accompanied by United Nations Food and Agriculture[Read More…]
Aweil residents demand compensation for aggregate extraction
By Hou Akot Hou Youth in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, are demanding implementation of an agreement reached with local company, Wunkoc Engineering Company, to pay for extraction. The company was subcontracted by Africa Resources Cooperation Company for various projects, including construction of Akon Airport and[Read More…]
NBGs launches three-year development plan
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal state on Monday launched a three-year development plan. The move is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda to help in a technical capacity with the development of plans, resilience, and national and state-level economy. In an exclusive Interview with[Read More…]
Aweil destroys prohibited alcohol
By William Madouk Local authority in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has destroyed about 160,015 sacks worth of different spirits of alcohol. The types of gin brands banned include Star Gin, Disco Gin, X5 Gin, Boss Gin, Zebra Gin, Royal Life Gin, Royal Special Gin, Royal Gin, Master Gin, Fun[Read More…]
Dinka Malual, Rezigat Pastoralists review peace pact
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual and Rezigat pastoralists of South Darfur have converged in Aweil West on Monday for a two-day annual peace pact review meeting, conducted in Aweil West count County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state. This is meant to address grievances or prejudices that might[Read More…]
Tempers rise as teachers’ names disappear from pay sheet
By William Madouk Frustrated teachers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are infuriated after discovering their names missing on the pay sheet. The teachers who were protesting against reduction in their salaries accuse the state Ministry of Education and Instruction for orchestrating the mischief. A teacher, Deng, not real[Read More…]
MPs propose measures to rehabilitate thieves
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal state parliament has passed a motion that would allow the transfer of inmates to Upper Nile State. Lawmaker, Santino Wol Aluk said the assembly suggested that all thieves, particularly those involved in cattle theft, who are currently in custody, should be[Read More…]
Aweil land dispute turns violent
By Deng Athian A clash between residents and armed police unfolded on Friday in Kuom area of Aweil, leaving several people injured. The confrontation arose from a long-standing land dispute, with the police allegedly acting on orders to forcibly evict residents following a court ruling in favour of State[Read More…]
Over 300 Returnees arrive in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil East County commissioner Kharbino Thiep Tong reported on Tuesday the arrival of 17 buses carrying over 340 returnees from Sudan. Speaking at a funeral ceremony in Madhol Payam, Thiep Tong stated that the returnees are currently residing in makeshift shelters in Rumaker, a border[Read More…]