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28/11/2025

Funeral announcement for the Late Riiny Kenyang Lual.

We regret to announce the passing of Riiny Kenyang Lual, who died in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

All relatives, friends, in-laws, and the public are kindly informed of the arrangements for the body's transportation and final rites:

The body of the deceased will be received at the Aweil Airstrip on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Burial will take place the same day in Marial Baai.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in his home area of Marial Baai.

Thanks
Mabior Dau Kenyang

21/11/2025

The Examination papers for the National Primary Eight Candidates have officially arrived in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) and are currently secured under police custody.
The examinations were received yesterday evening (November 20, 2025) by the State Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon. Akoon Diing.
Approximately 9,000 students are expected to sit for the exams which include 6,000 female and 3,000 male students. The students will be distributed across 85 established centers statewide.
Minister Akoon Diing says the examinations are scheduled to commence on Monday and will run for five days.
Akoon quote.” "The examinations arrived yesterday, and I have received them. They are now safely in police custody. We are now arranging the dissemination. We have 9,000 students sitting in 85 centers."
Minister Diing emphasized the Ministry's commitment to safeguarding the examinations and preventing malpractice.
He also urged parents to allow students to fully focus on their studies during this critical period.

21/11/2025

The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has intervened to provide immediate financial support to the father of a three-week-old infant who was tragically orphaned two weeks ago when the mother died from a snakebite.
The mother, Amou Mabior, passed away after being bitten by a snake in Ngemi, Aweil Centre County.
The Governor's office was alerted to the family's plight through a live radio broadcast run by Akol Yam FM featuring Luka Lual Aleu, health education focal person in the Ministry of Health.
The father, Aguer Aguer Amet, confirmed to Akol Yam FM that he received the support yesterday, totaling 2,500,000 South Sudan Pounds (SSP).
Aguer quote" I thank Akol Yam FM and Luka Lual Aleu, because without the radio and Luka, the Governor would not have reached me. I am very happy with the government for support. I was not expecting this great help. The Governor also told me to come back after four days for further assistance, which is a great surprise to me."
Aguer expressed profound gratitude for the swift response and assistance.
Luka Lual confirmed that the infant's health condition remains normal but urged the father to use the funds responsibly for the child's care.

04/11/2025

NBGS Governor Simon Uber Mawut expressed concern about the humanitarian and economic impact the closure of UNMISS Aweil field office will have on local employees and their families.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed on Tuesday that it plans to close its Aweil field office on December 20, 2025, citing a global funding crisis affecting several of its operations across the country.

04/11/2025

Aweil North County commissioner called on international well-wishers and humanitarian partners to urgently support the displaced population.

Flooding in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, has displaced at least 16,815 individuals from 3,363 households.

29/10/2025

National Agriculture Minister directs NBGS governor to allocate 250,000 feddan in each county for farming

The National Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol has directed the governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, H.E. Simon Ober Mawut to allocate 250,000 feddan farm land in each of the five counties of the sate for agricultural activities.

According to the Minister, the move is to allow the government direct the investors to the state.

The directive means the state has to allocate 525,000 acres as one feddan measures 0.42 acres, with each county going for 105000 acres of farm land.

As for the rice scheme project, Hon. Hussein pledged to avail fuel in time in the next farming season to ease rice production.

For her part, the National Minister of Environment, Hon. Josephine Napwon called on the Parliamentarians to exert their efforts during budget discussions to ensure agricultural budget is increased to boost food production in the country.

10/10/2025

Aweil South shuts five illegal private clinics, arrests owners

https://theradiocommunity.org/aweil-south-shuts-five-illegal-clinics-arrests-owners-4882?fbclid=IwY2xjawNVl_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHs8pNxUFhEuzEHH0_kT

Authorities in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, have shut five illegal private clinics and arrested their owners.

08/10/2025

Update: Summary of the presidential decrees as of Wednesday 8th October 2025
1. Beny Gideon Mabior’s appointment revoked as East African Affairs Minister.
2. Pieng Deng Kuol appointed as the Minister of East African Affairs.
3. Rizik Zachariah Hassen relieved as Minister of Wildlife.
4. Denay Jock Chagor appointed as the new Wildlife Minister.
5. Lam Akol Ajwin relieved as Minister of Transport.
6. Rizik Zachariah appointed the new Transport Minister.
7. Gen Dau Aturjong Nyuol relieved as Chief of Defense forces.
8. Gen Paul Nang Majok re-appointed as the new CDF.
All the decrees for the relieves and appointments were read out on SSBC this evening

08/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved Gen Dau Aturjong Nyuol as Chief of Defense forces. In another separate decree, president Kiir appointed Gen Paul Nang Majok as the new Chief of Defense forces. The decrees were read on SSBC this evening.

08/10/2025

Aweil police sieze two sacks of bullets heading to Juba.

Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State seized two sacks of bullets on Tuesday at the Aweil-Juba bus station in Aweil while they were being transported to Juba.

22/09/2025

The chairperson of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBG) Youth Union has visited Aweil traders in Jonglei State who were reportedly attacked last week.
The visit was in response to rumors circulating on social media about Aweil youth being attacked in Bor market and having their goods and cash looted.
Atem Garang Atem, the NBG Youth Union chairman, told Akol Yam FM that he visited the area to meet with local authorities and the victims.
According to Atem, the perpetrators stole approximately $7,300 USD and 39,348,000 South Sudanese Pounds.
He says there have been no arrests since the incident happened.
“I met with the concerned authorities, including the town mayor and youth leaders, as well as representatives from Bahr el Ghazal and Aweil community leaders in Bor. I told them three things must be done, the culprits must be brought to justice, there must be compensation for the losses, and the security of these people must be under their responsibility”
Atem urged the public to remain calm, stating that authorities are pursuing the case with the town mayor of Jonglei State.
Akol Yam FM was unable to reach the Jonglei State government for immediate comment.

16/09/2025

A 42-year-old man has died from severe malaria Nyamlel County Hospital in Aweil West County Northern Bahr el Ghazal State after being delayed at home for two days
According to Lual Khamis Lual, the hospital's deputy director, the patient was brought to the facility with signs of severe malaria and passed away just two hours after being admitted.
After conducting tests, Lual said they found ulcers, typhoid, and severe malaria.
Quote” The person spent two days at home before being brought to the hospital. Upon our assessment and testing, we found ulcers, typhoid, and severe malaria. We tried our best to admit him, but unfortunately, he passed away within two hours”
Lual urged residents to take patients to a health facility as soon as they fall ill, as delays can lead to serious health complications and a higher risk of death.

Given that most areas are far from health facilities, what is the best way to ensure early treatment?