Aweil sons and daughters

06/07/2026

South Sudan’s Bright Stars were yesterday edged 74-78 by Cameroon in the FIBA Africa World Cup Qualifiers – First Round.

The result flips the group. Cameroon now leads Group A with 11 points from a 5-1 record after 6 games. South Sudan is 2nd with 10 points from a 4-2 record.

29/06/2026

Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Governor Charles Madut Akol is expected to arrive in Juba today, Monday, for an official visit

Further details about the purpose of the visit are expected to be announced upon his arrival.

22/06/2026

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Aweil News Agency

17/06/2026

HISTORY OF GOVERNORS OF NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE (AWEIL), 1994–2026

For educational purposes, many people know the current leaders of Northern Bahr el Ghazal but may not know the history of all the governors who have governed the state since its creation in 1994.

The following individuals have served as Governors of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State:

1. Joseph Ajuong Mayuol kuel (Ajuong Abundit) – 1994–1997
(He was from Aweil South County.)

The first Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal after the state's establishment.

2. Kawach Makuei Mayar – 1997–2001
(He was from Aweil North County.)

Established state institutions and reopened trade routes between the North and South.

3. Kongdeer Dut Jok – 2001–2003
(He was from Aweil South County.)

4. Amb. Garang Deng Aguer – 2003–2005
(He was from Aweil East County.)

Improved state administration, salaries, and government services.

5. Mareng Akuei Ajou – 2005–2006
(He was from Aweil East County.)

Known for bringing sorghum supplies that reduced market prices across the state.

6. Madut Biar Yel – 2006–2008
(He was from Aweil West County.)

Expanded road connections between Aweil Town and the counties.

7. Paul Malong Awan – 2008–2014
(He was from Aweil East County.)

- Expanded electricity distribution in Aweil Town.

- Constructed tarmac roads.

- Expanded Aweil Airport.

- Implemented water pipeline projects.

- Developed the Maper Akot area.

8. Salva Chol Ayat – Caretaker Governor from April 2014 to August 2015 (while Governor Gen. Paul Malong was on national duty, leading operations after some parts of Upper Nile were captured by the SPLA-IO rebel group.) (He was from Aweil West County)

9. Kuel Aguer Kuel – 2014–2015
(He was from Aweil North County.)

Provided V8 vehicles for state ministers and ensured that tax revenues from the Sudan border were channeled into state and national accounts.

10. Maj. Gen. Akot Deng Akot – 2015
(He

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Man reportedly arrested for calling for release of former Vice President Dr. Bol Mel

A man identified as Ajith Deng Ajith, also known as Kuku, was reportedly arrested for calling for the release of former Vice President Dr. Bol Mel during the President's visit yesterday in Aweil Town.

It is said that Mr. Ajith was seen in the crowd carrying a placard bearing the words “Free Dr. BBM,” an abbreviation that obviously stands for “Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel.”

Reports indicate the display of a 'freedom placard' prompted the members of the Presidential Guard (Tiger Division) to arrest Mr. Kuku and take him to a Military Intelligence(MI) facility for questioning.

According to a source that spoke to Aweil News Agency on condition of anonymity, Mr. Kuku was later released on bail yesterday evening and instructed to report back this morning as investigations continue.

Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has reportedly been under house arrest since November 2025, without having been brought before a court for trial, a continuous detention that has drawn calls for release from the members of the public, one of which includes Mr. Ajith's placard in Aweil Town.

Efforts to reach Military Intelligence officials for comment were unsuccessful at the time of this publication.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026