Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | March 29, 2026 | The Legislative Assembly of the Association of River Gee Youth – ARGY, under the leadership of Speaker Charles J.B. Allison, has officially reinstated its former President, P. Natu Weadatu, following weeks of internal dispute and intensive mediation efforts involving key youth stakeholders. The decision was reached during a decisive session held on Saturday at the Youth Center in Fish-Town, where members of the Assembly unanimously voted in favor of Weadatu’s return. The move marks a significant step toward restoring unity, stability, and institutional continuity…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr.| Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |March 29, 2026|A deepening crisis of confidence has gripped Grand Gedeh County as citizens and local leaders are demanding immediate accountability over the suspected mismanagement of public funds earmarked for electrification. The controversy erupted following a public unveiling by Representative Hon. Jeremiah Sokan of $200,000 USD worth of electrical materials intended to power 30 communities. The weight or volume and quality of Sokan’s procurement have cast a broad light on the County Local Authority, which recently withdrew $400,000 USD for a similar project that has yielded significantly…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | March 28, 2026 | Residents of Sinoe County, particularly those in the City of Greenville and surrounding communities stretching toward the Sinoe River, have received fresh updates on the ongoing construction of a 2.0-megawatt mini hydro power plant. The project, being implemented by the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) with support from the European Union, continues to gain momentum as key construction activities progress at the site. Providing the update on behalf of the RREA, Executive Director Samuel Nagbe said the project team is currently engaged in critical phases…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Massabolahun Town, Lofa County |March 28, 2026| Massabolahun in Wanhassa Administrative district, Electoral district #2 is expected to benefit from the construction of a modern 20-bedroom health center and assortment of equipment thus boosting healthcare delivery services for the town and its surroundings. The groundbreaking ceremony of the project took on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the main administrative building in Massabolahun in the presence of the District Commissioner, town chiefs, women and youth leaders, and the general populace with the county’s leadership ably represented. The construction of a modern twenty room Health…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia |March 28, 2026| The University of Liberia has taken a bold step towards addressing the country’s mental health challenges with the launch of its first-ever Department of Psychology. The department, housed within the Amos C. Sawyer College of Social Sciences and Humanities, aims to train a new generation of professionals to tackle post-war trauma, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders. Speaking at the launch ceremony, UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan emphasized the importance of the new department, saying, “This is indeed an important day for all of us, for the University…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 26, 2026| The Government of Liberia is taking decisive steps to improve education and student welfare in Grand Kru County through its school feeding initiative, implemented in partnership with the Grand Kru County School System. The program, designed to address both nutrition and learning challenges, ensures that students receive daily meals that enhance concentration, stamina, and overall academic performance. By targeting schools where support is most needed, the initiative directly impacts students’ ability to engage fully in their education. Key beneficiaries include George Toe Washington Elementary School and Thomas…
By: Jenneh Kemokai /Grand Cape Mount Correspondent Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount |March 27, 2026|On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, during our routine search at the Bo-waterside Port of entry, a male suspect Alpha M. Jalloh, age 45 years, a resident of Mamba Point, Monrovia, Montserrado County; a Fulani by tribe and a Guinean National was arrested with two packs of Tapentadol tramadol. In addition, the Tapentadol tramadol substance was discovered in a blue color Toyota Mini-bus, with Guinean registration plate number BH-5002; of which Suspect Alpha M. Jalloh happened to be its owner. Interestingly, however while…
By: Keith Morrison | Contributing Writer Madrid, Spain |March 26, 2026| The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia near Paris, France, continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Liberia’s youth development agenda by facilitating a high-level engagement between Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, and the Real Madrid Foundation’s Managing Director Julio Gonzalez Ronco in Madrid, Spain. The meeting brought together Minister Kruah, His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay Sr., Liberia’s Ambassador to France, Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai Jr., and Real Madrid Foundation’s Managing Director Julio Gonzalez Ronco, reflecting a coordinated diplomatic effort to strengthen…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia |March 26, 2026| Over two decades, Director General Dewitt von Ballmoos has spearheaded a remarkable transformation of Liberia’s National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), turning it into a multimillion-dollar entity. Focus on Liberia (FOL), an African Diaspora media institution, credits von Ballmoos with implementing major reforms to Liberia’s social security program, driving nationwide infrastructure development and extensive capacity-building initiatives. Under von Ballmoos’ leadership, NASSCORP has achieved significant financial growth, with its investment portfolio growing from $4.7 million in 2006 to $50 million by 2025. The corporation has also disbursed over $106…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr.| Grand Gedeh county correspondent Toe Town, Grand Gedeh |March 26, 2026| A local resident in Electoral District #3 is issuing a desperate plea for emergency medical assistance following a harrowing domestic accident linked to a long-standing health condition. Decontee Zeon, a resident of Toe Town, sustained severe burns to her right leg about two years ago. Reports indicate the injuries occurred during a violent epileptic seizure, a condition Mrs. Zeon has battled for several years. Family sources say the lack of immediate medical intervention during the episode led to her coming into contact with a…
