Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Peter Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Medina Town, Zorzor District, Lofa County |March 7, 2026|Residents of Medina Town in Zorzor Administrative District are appealing to the District Education Office for urgent intervention as their only school continues to operate with just one volunteer teacher. Speaking on behalf of the community, the Town Chief of Medina, Varlee Jabateh, said the situation is seriously affecting the education of children in the town. According to Chief Jabateh, the school runs from ABC level to Grade Six, but the entire institution is currently being managed by only one volunteer teacher. He explained that whenever…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. |Grand Gedeh county Reporter Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County |March 7, 2026| A freak weather incident at a local gold mining camp has left two men dead, once again sparking urgent calls for improved safety regulations in Liberia’s interior. The Liberia National Police (LNP) confirmed Wednesday that Emmanuel Kerdo and Jacob Kollie were killed instantly on February 28 when a massive tree branch crushed their tent during a severe storm. The tragedy took place at the Middle East Gold Mining Camp located in Konobo District. Investigation and Findings Following an initial report on March 1, a…
By: Peter Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Konia, Lofa County |March 7, 2026|The newly assigned Police Commander for Konia, Mohammed Boikai, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as a growing wave of criminal activities in Camp One and surrounding communities. Commander Boikai said the situation in the area is becoming increasingly dangerous, with frequent reports of theft, fighting, and attempts by some residents to forcibly remove suspects from police custody before investigations are completed. According to him, such actions are undermining the rule of law and making it more difficult for the police to effectively carry out their duties.…
By: Peter Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Salayea District, Lofa County |March 7, 2026|A local women’s organization operating in Salayea Administrative District, Lofa County, is expanding its empowerment initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of women through skills training and social support programs. The Monitoring and Evaluation Director of the organization, Nenenukpoma, Madam Garmai Gbarco Barclay, disclosed that the group has intensified efforts to equip women with practical vocational skills to help them become more self-reliant and economically active in their respective communities. Madam Barclay explained that Nenenukpoma was established in 2020 to provide basic vocational training opportunities for women while…
An Analysis by Sherman C. SEEQUEH /Guest Commentary There are moments in the life of a nation when a policy decision must be confronted not with polite silence but with clear moral and constitutional scrutiny. Liberia now faces such a moment. The government’s decision to strip core operational responsibilities from the Ministry of Transport and transfer them to a private concessionaire—Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI)—raises profound questions about sovereignty, accountability, and the purpose of public institutions. At its heart, the issue is not merely administrative reform. It is a deeper question: Who is the Liberian government working for? Is it…
By: Henry B Gboluma Jr. |Gbarpolu Correspondent Sappimah Town, Gbarpolu County |March 5, 2026|In an effort to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute between Belle Administrative District and Bopolu Administrative District, Gbarpolu Electoral District #1 Representative Zinnah Norman convened a meeting on February 22, 2026, in Sappimah Town, Bopolu District. The gathering drew Chiefs and Elders, including Paramount Chief Women’s leaders, as well as members of the Korninga ‘A’ Authorized Community Forest Management Body. During the meeting, the Lawmaker stated that his purpose was to listen to his people regarding developments between Bopolu and Belle districts. Paramount Chief George Sumo, Chairman…
By: Solomon Tayblah |Gbarpolu Contributing Reporter Guyanta Town, Gbarpolu County |March 5, 2026| A tragic incident has shaken the community of Guyanta in Bopolu District of Gbarpolu County, where a man in his late 60s, Pa Sumoru Kamara, was killed by an elephant on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. According to reports, Kamara had gone to check his traps in the forest, about 4 hours walking distance from the town, and encountered a mother elephant. His lifeless body was found with several bruises and visible marks of elephant attack, including waste and feces. A coroner jury concluded that there was no…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 5, 2026| The Engineering Department of Grand Kru Technical College has joined the global community in celebrating World Engineering Day, using the occasion to encourage innovation, sustainability, and broader participation in the engineering profession. The event, held under the theme “Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization,” brought together students, faculty members, administrators, and invited stakeholders to reflect on the critical role engineering plays in driving national and community development. Delivering the keynote address, engineer John Wain Natt described 2026 as a defining moment for engineers and…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 5, 2026|Officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Kru Detachment have undergone compulsory drug testing as part of a nationwide integrity initiative, with Ernest T. Tarpeh, the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for the detachment, stressing strict discipline, accountability, and zero tolerance for misconduct. The exercise is part of a broader LDEA reform program mandating drug testing for officers nationwide to restore public confidence and ensure law enforcement personnel remain above reproach. Tarpeh, who also serves as Deputy Officer-in-Charge for Administration and Investigations at the national office, described the initiative…
By Abraham Cooper ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh County—What was initially envisioned as an opportunity to enhance livelihoods is now being viewed by many landowners as a source of uncertainty. Farmers in Grand Gedeh who once dismissed concerns raised by land and forest advocates are now describing their engagements with Burkinabe farmers as both a blessing and a curse. On February 12, 2026, the Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) visited several cocoa farms across the county and interviewed farmers, most of whom expressed dissatisfaction over what they described as the “unchecked” influx of laborers from Burkina Faso and the rapid depletion of…
