The return of the rainmaker: Mayen Akech rises as Ariath Makueidit’s spiritual heir
In the heart of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, a powerful spiritual awakening is stirring. On June 23, 2025, in the Apuoth section of Mabil Village, Aweil East County, a young man named Mayen Akech Koot emerged as a new African Traditional Spiritual leader, proclaiming himself the spiritual successor to the legendary prophet Ariath Makueidit. […]
Stranded returnees call for urgent repatriation as living conditions worsen
Returnees from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State stranded in the Abyei Administrative Area have described the increasingly dire conditions they face, urging the government to expedite their repatriation as the rainy season approaches. On May 13, the state government transported over 1,000 returnees to their counties of origin and resettled them there. However, according to […]
Governor Ober urges constructive criticism amid leadership concerns
The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has urged critics of his leadership to engage in constructive discussions rather than resorting to personal attacks. His remarks follow growing calls from citizens urging President Salva Kiir to replace him, accusing him of governing with an iron fist marked by arbitrary arrests and […]
