Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: D. Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh |March 1, 2026| For the first time since its founding decades ago, the Deanna Kay Isaacson School of Midwifery is bathed in light. The institution, which serves as a critical regional training hub for healthcare workers across the southeastern region, has officially transitioned from total darkness to a 24-hour reliable power supply. A Legacy of Challenges Since the school’s inception, the lack of electricity has been a primary hurdle in training the next generation of Liberia’s midwives. Mrs. Sawa K. Shaffa, the institution’s Director, revealed that she…
By: Keith Morrison | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | February 28, 2026 |As a technical institution of the Liberian Government, the Ministry of Mines and Energy is utilizing every available opportunity to capacitate its staff with advanced knowledge in order to properly position the Ministry (MME) to govern the mining and energy sectors of Liberia. While four staff from the Mining Cadastre, and the Office of Precious Minerals are concluding a week-long workshop in the Ghanaian Capital – Accra, Geologist Bill D.Z. Saye, from the Liberia Geological Survey (LGS) is currently in Uganda [East Africa], participating in a high-level continental…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County | February 28, 2026 | The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has officially launched the Sustainable Communities Engaged for Change (SUCEC) project in Gbarpolu County. The project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), aims to strengthen community and civil society leadership in six counties, including Gbarpolu, from 2025 to 2028. Speaking at the launch event on February 25, 2026, National Project Officer Michael B. Paye emphasized that SUCEC promotes inclusive civic space and locally-led solutions to improve health, water, sanitation, and hygiene, while…
By: Samuel M. King | Gbarpolu Contributing Reporter Bopolu City, February 28, 2026 ~ Domafeign, in partnership with ActionAid Liberia, held a week-long training for peer educators on advocacy and human rights in Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County The training was organized from February 24–28, 2026, aimed to equip participants with knowledge and skills to advocate for the rights and welfare of women and girls in their communities, with a focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). During the opening session, Mr. Foxter Jenemana stressed the importance of the training and urged participants to become strong advocates for change.…
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | Feb. 28, 2026 | The administration of the government-run Gee Foundation school in Fish-Town, River Gee County, has responded swiftly to public concern following media reports that pupils were attending classes while seated on tarpaulins due to a severe shortage of desks. The situation, first highlighted by Voice of RiverGee-VOG sparked widespread reaction across the county after revealing the harsh learning conditions faced by dozens of young learners, particularly students in the K-2 class. For several years, many pupils had no choice but to sit on the bare…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County |February 28, 2026|A recent sodomy case involving two minors in Grand Kru County has not only shocked residents but also exposed serious gaps in the county’s child protection system. The County Gender Coordinator, Regina Walker, described the situation as both heartbreaking and alarming, particularly because both individuals involved are underage. Beyond the emotional weight of the incident, Madam Walker pointed to a more pressing concern: Grand Kru currently has no functional safe home to temporarily house and rehabilitate vulnerable children in cases of abuse. “This situation has shown us…
By: Sherman C. Seequeh |Contributing Writer, Journalist & Public Intellectual There are moments in a nation’s history when an action that appears administrative becomes profoundly historic. The ongoing audit of the Liberian Senate is one such moment. For perhaps the first time since the founding of the Republic in 1847, the Legislature—the very institution that questions ministries, probes agencies, and appropriates national funds—is itself under serious financial scrutiny. This is not routine bookkeeping. It is a constitutional test of Liberia’s moral courage. For generations, Liberians have watched audit reports pile up like old newspapers in dusty offices. The General Auditing…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Forpoh, District #2, Grand Kru County |Feb. 27, 2026|Serious questions are now being raised about regulatory oversight and possible institutional negligence in Forpoh, District #2, Grand Kru County, where ongoing mining operations have reportedly left behind multiple un–reclaimed pits that residents say are endangering lives. A paper patrol conducted on February 25 observed several deep excavation sites created by heavy-duty equipment. The pits, many filled with stagnant water, remain uncovered and unfenced — in apparent violation of standard environmental safety practices. Residents claim that despite repeated complaints, no concrete action has been taken to…
By: Keith Morrison |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | Feb. 26, 2026 |The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), has launched a Root Cause Analysis Workshop, marking a major step in the nation’s preparations for a potential Second MCC Compact aimed at transforming Liberia’s energy sector. Delivering the opening remarks Thursday in Margibi County, Deputy Minister for Economic Management at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Hon. Dephue Zuo on behalf of the Liberian government welcomed partners from Millennium Challenge Corporation and the U.S. Embassy near Monrovia, describing the workshop as “a distinct honor” and…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | Feb. 26, 2026 | Along the banks of the Cavalla River lies Nyaaken, a historic town in southeastern Liberia that once stood at the center of trade, diplomacy, and national identity; facing mounting development challenges that residents say threaten to erase its legacy. Formerly part of Maryland County, Nyaaken has long served as a key gateway between Liberia and neighboring Ivory Coast. Its strategic riverfront location made it a natural crossing point and commercial hub for communities on both sides of the international border. Today, Nyaaken remains approximately 50…
