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…]
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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…]
Eleven detained over Aweil North land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, have detained eleven individuals involved in a land dispute that erupted into a clash between two clans on Tuesday. County Commissioner Kiir Chan Wol swiftly responded to the incident to de-escalate the situation. State Governor[Read More…]
Awut vows swift action on teachers’ pay
By Hou Akot Hou Concerned about the plight of teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, National Minister of Education, Awut Deng Achuil vows to address their grievances. The minister’s Thursday visit to Aweil Town follows reports of unpaid salaries for over six months and salary deduction that threatens[Read More…]
Aweil youth convene for peace, security ahead of elections
By Hou Akot Hou At least sixty young people from five counties of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, gathered for a two-day workshop on peace and security ahead of elections. The youth are joined by women and government representatives for the event at Aweil Town. Empower Youth Africa Organization[Read More…]
Aweil explore solutions to soaring prices
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Chamber of Commerce and municipal council representatives held a consultative meeting on Wednesday to address the surge in commodity prices in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. The meeting comes amid a rise in the cost of essential goods. For instance, a 50kg[Read More…]
Returnees face catastrophic conditions-RRC
By Hou Akot Hou Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) is urgently appealing for assistance to over 700 households residing in makeshift shelters in Rumaker Village, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Mr. Angelo Deng Akol, Deputy Chairperson of the RRC, revealed the dire situation during a press[Read More…]
Police detains three women over market fire
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is investigating three women suspected of starting fire that caused destruction in Udhum Payam, on Tuesday. The blaze, which reportedly began in a restaurant, engulfed nearby shops and houses, leaving 130 structures damaged. Atak Wol Kiir, the[Read More…]
Fire guts Udhum market in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou Over 100 shops were destroyed in a fire that ripped through Udhum Payam market in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Tuesday. The blaze, which reportedly began in a restaurant, quickly spread, engulfing homes and businesses in the vicinity, leaving residents and[Read More…]