Police authorities in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have detained an individual suspected of being responsible for the recent killing of a trader and the theft of over three million South Sudanese Pounds. Acting Police Commissioner for Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Major General Mayom Riak,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s government has defended the opening of a new hospital funded by the United Arab Emirates near the Sudanese border, rejecting accusations that the facility is being used to support one side in the ongoing war in Sudan. Deputy Foreign Minister Akuei Bona Malwal told reporters inContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Eight teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have been detained following a dispute over unpaid salaries and accusations of financial mismanagement within the state education department. The incident has raised concerns among education stakeholders, with fears it could further disrupt learning across the region. The arrests cameContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Governor Simon Ober Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) chaired an Extended Extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Friday to begin detailed preparations for the State’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. The meeting brought together senior officials, including State Directors General, the Commissioner of the State RevenueContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment for Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Garang Chan Atak, has announced a series of government led initiatives aimed at increasing food production and improving food security in the region. Speaking to the media this week, Minister Chan emphasised the state government’sContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Governor Simon Ober Mawutdit of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has delivered on a promise made earlier this month by donating a tricycle bike to the Ayat Women Association, a local grassroots group based in Greater Ayat. The donation, which took place on Thursday, marks a symbolic gestureContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – A fourth year student at the University of Bahr El Ghazal (UBG), who had planned to leave university due to high tuition fees, has now decided to continue his studies after receiving support from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and encouragement from friends. The student, Ayai DengContinue Reading
(AWEIL WEST) – A Land Cruiser pickup travelling as part of a wedding convoy overturned yesterday in Akeuic Village, Aweil West County, injuring several people and leaving the driver unaccounted for. The vehicle was en route to Marialbaai for the traditional wedding of Yai Deng Pioth and Atap Riiny Riiny.Continue Reading
(AWEIL) – A driver is missing after a Land Cruiser pickup overturned three times while travelling as part of a wedding convoy heading to Marial Bai in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on July 05. The vehicle was transporting guests to the traditional wedding ceremony of Yai Deng Pioth andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Aweil North County has officially confirmed its final 30 man football squad ahead of the upcoming Aweil Peace Tournament, scheduled to begin on Monday, 7 July 2025, at Buluk Playground in Juba. The tournament is part of broader efforts to use sports as a vehicle for peace andContinue Reading
