Author: Rural Reporters News Network

Yoon’s martial law decree lasted only three hours, but the ramifications for his political future and the country’s political divide will go on much longer.By: Chung Min LeePublished on December 5, 2024At 10:23 p.m. local time on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law. As Koreans across the nation sat glued to their TVs—shocked and stupefied—the opposition liberal party, the Democratic Party (DP), denounced Yoon’s move. And the leader of Yoon’s conservative ruling People Power Party (PPP), Han Dong-hoon, immediately attacked Yoon’s decision and said he would stop it “together with fellow Koreans” around 10:45 p.m.,…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel GeeplayGBARNGA, December 9, 2024 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched county development planning units (CDPU) in five counties, an initiative designed to enhance the technical capabilities of local government in keeping with President Joseph N. Boakai’s ARREST Agenda.Following the launch, a five-day intensive training workshop has commenced, taking place in Gbarnga, Bong County, from December 09 to December 13, 2024.The training, according to Internal Affairs Minister Francis Nyumalin will focus on empowering participants to effectively track, monitor, and report progress related to the County Development Agenda (CDAs).The minister statement was contained in a speech delivered…

J. Mason Kollie & Amos KpaliaLofa, Voinjama City-December 09, 2024-The Ministry of Youths and Sports has rejected a joint resolution appealing for a change of venue signed by Lofa County Sports Steering Committee Chairman, Senator Momo Cyrus, Gbarpolu County, and RiverCess Counties sports steering committees Chairpersons.The appeal for a change of venue by these counties, according to the communication sent to the Youth and Sports ministry for change of venue, was basically intended to reduce the financial burden and constraints faced by almost all of the participating counties of the annual regional sports competition. In addition to the financial reason…

As LRA Hails Continental Body’s Support To LiberiaMonrovia, December 8, 2024 – The Commissioner Generals of Revenue Authorities attending the Annual Meetings of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) in Kigali, Rwanda, have elected and inducted the forum’s new leadership, known as the ATAF Council. This leadership will guide the continental body for the next two years.South Africa emerged as the new Chair of ATAF, while Namibia was elected as as Vice Chair of the Council. The Council also includes Heads of Tax Administrations from Rwanda, Morocco, Uganda, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mauritius, and Botswana.Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General,…

Monrovia, Liberia-Liberia Forest Media Watch/Rural Reporters News Network Affiliate Journalist, Samuel Borlay has won the third-place forest reporting award. The award ceremony was organized by the Liberia Media Center (LMC) on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Corina Hotel in Monrovia.Seven journalists were shortlisted for the award. Of the seven, five were from LFMW/RRNN. Samuel Borlay secured the third-place in the prestigious media award. LFMW’s affiliate journalists shortlisted include, Jerome Saye, Emmanuel Akoi, Ezekiel Geeplay, Samuel Borlay and Korto Snowe.The award ceremony, which recognizes outstanding contributions to environmental journalism, highlighted the critical role that reporters play in raising awareness about Liberia’s…

Paynesville, Montserrado County-In an exciting development for the media landscape in Liberia, Global Dream TV/FM Radio has appointed its Lofa County Correspondent, Junior Salay as the Head of IT Correspondence across all 15 counties. This promotion recognizes Salay’s unwavering dedication and significant contributions to the media field.Salay works for Radio Harligee in Kolahun, and is a presenter of the Gbandi language program on Voice of Lofa in Voinjama. As a passionate radio presenter, Salay is also striving to become a print media journalist. Hence, he has dedicated his time writing for the Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN), an online news…

By Samuel M. KingBopolu City, Gbarpolu-The Liberia Water and Sewer Cooperation (LWSC), on December 5, 2024, announced the establishment and supply of pipe borne water to residents of Bopolu City, marking a significant milestone since the city’s inception.In a recent disclosure on local radio in the County, Mr. Mo Ali, Managing Director of the LWSC, outlined that this initiative aims to enhance access to clean water, noting that the project serves as a vital resource for the community’s livelihood. According to Mr. Ali, the project, which is included in the 2024 national budget, has a total cost of USD 250,000. This…

By Emmanuel KoffaGRAND KRU COUNTY-Health authorities in Grand Kru County have reported that at least 16,665 children have been successfully vaccinated following the recent launch of a measles vaccination campaign in the county.This initiative followed the launch of a nationwide measles vaccine campaign across the country, affecting children under the age range of nine months to under three years old children.Emmanuel K. T. Davies, Child Survivor Focus Person of the Grand Kru County Health Team said, the measles vaccine campaign aims to combat the rising cases in measles outbreaks and ensure the protection of vulnerable populations, particularly young children.The Child…

By Emmanuel KoffaGRANDCESS, GRAND KRU COUNTY-The building hosting Grandcess Magisterial Court is seen standing in ruins, causing frustration among residents over the absence of a functioning Magisterial Court.The Grandcess Magisterial Court, which handles various civil and criminal matters at a local level, has been non-operational for an extended period, prompting fears about a decline in law and order in that part of Grand Kru County.Rural Reporters News Network Correspondent who visited the area quotes local leaders and citizens as saying the lack of judicial services has hindered their ability to resolve disputes, access legal recourse, and ensure public safety.Grandcess City…

By Bendu Dennis with the Liberia Forest Media WatchResidents of the Korninga ‘A’ Authorized Community Forest in Gbarpolu County are demanding a renegotiation of their logging agreement with Coveiyallah Investment Enterprises.Despite accusing the company of failing to fulfill development obligations—including building latrines, bridges, and health facilities—during the first five years of its operation, the community prefers renegotiation to outright termination. They believe a revised deal could compel the company to honor its commitments.The Korninga ‘A’ Authorized Community Forest, located in Electoral District One of Gbarpolu County and Coveiyallah entered into a 14-year agreement in 2019. The contract area covers 48,298…