Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ben T.C. Brooks | River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County –Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 –A tragic incident in Chedepo Putuken, River Gee County, has left one man dead and another in police custody after a violent altercation at a local gold mining site. According to eyewitnesses, 23-year-old Chris Teh, popularly known by the nickname “Devil Palm,” allegedly attacked and killed his friend, 20-year-old Moses Washington, following a heated argument at the gold field. Witnesses told reporters that the two men, who were reportedly close friends and shared a tent with other miners at the site, began arguing late…
By: Titus Tokpah, Sr. | Contributing Writer Dakar, Senegal–Thursday, Nov.13, 2025–Ahead of a two-member delegation, NEC Liberia Chairperson, Madam Davidetta Browne–Lansanah, is currently in Dakar, Senegal, attending the 2025 ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) Symposium on the theme: “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Electoral Integrity.” Invited to the Dakar event by ECONEC and Yiaga Africa, Madam Browne–Lansanah is accompanied by NEC IT Deputy Director, Edna Freeman. She joins fellow Electoral Management Body (EMB) leaders, Information Technology experts, civil society actors, regional and continental organizations, thematic experts, and development partners in exploring innovative ways to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) for credible…
By Korto D. Snowe Women in Lofa County continue to face difficulties participating equally in customary land and natural resource management. This situation, according to Chapter 9, Article 36 of the Land Rights Act—governance and leadership—violates provisions that give all community members the right to participate in land-related decision-making. Of the 25-customary land-claiming communities recognized by the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) in Lofa County, 18 are still undergoing the formalization and boundary harmonization process. Seven have completed the process and received their deeds. Each of the seven has a Community Land Development and Management Committee (CLDMC), and three of those…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Tubmanburg, Bomi County–November 12, 2025–Faced with mounting logistical hurdles and limited resources, Senjeh District Education Officer (DEO) Richard Sumo is pleading for urgent support to help his office effectively oversee schools across Bomi County. Sumo, who is tasked with monitoring dozens of schools in both urban and remote areas, says the lack of transportation and basic office equipment has made his work increasingly difficult. Despite the setbacks, he continues to push forward -often at great personal sacrifice. “My office has no vehicle or motorbike,” he explained. “Many times, I walk long distances…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Gbarpolu County, Wednesday, Nov. 12,2025 Superintendent Sam Zinnah has voiced deep frustration over what he describes as a persistent culture of delayed and selective justice in Liberia, arguing that the nation’s legal system often favors those with money and political influence at the expense of ordinary citizens. Speaking passionately during a high level regional security meeting in Tubmanburg, Superintendent Zinnah – himself an LACC indictee used his personal experience to illustrate what he called the “harsh reality” of Liberia’s justice system. “If you don’t have money or strong political connections, you have…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia–November 12, 2025 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has reaffirmed the importance of strategic planning in enhancing local governance and community development across Liberia. Deputy Minister for Research and Development Planning, Edward K. Mulbah, emphasized that strategic planning is crucial for effective service delivery and transparency. Speaking at a One-Day Strategic Planning Workshop in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Minister Mulbah highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to empowering local authorities and strengthening decentralization efforts. The workshop, themed “Improving Local Governance in Liberia: A Shared Vision for 2030,” brought together county development officers, county…
Monrovia, Liberia-Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025-In spite of the Liberian government reaching its first draft billion plus USD budget target for 2026, several portions of the National Housing Authority (NHA) draft budget were scratched out. The NHA, according to the draft budget, was only allotted a little over 1.3 million USD to fund administration and management costs, though the draft 2026 National Budget is 1.2 billion USD. An NHA with such a limited budgetary support cannot leverage true and lasting development when close to 60% of Liberian citizens are homeless. Latest statistics released on the National Housing Authority, suggests that the…
By: Ben T.C. Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County -Tuesday, November 11, 2025-The first female judge ever assigned to the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in River Gee County, Her Honor Judge Nancy F. Sammy, has underscored the indispensable role of the judiciary in sustaining truth, justice, and democracy in Liberia. Delivering remarks during the official opening of the November term of court’s in Fish-Town, River Gee County, Judge Sammy emphasized that “a sound judicial system is the foundation of truth and justice.” She stressed that the credibility and independence of the courts are vital to maintaining peace, public…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Tuesday, November 11, 2025- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the country’s telecom sector, citing the need for urgent reforms to break the longstanding duopoly held by MTN and Orange. LTA Chairperson Clarence Massaquoi emphasized the importance of introducing a third telecom operator to promote competition and improve services. According to an LTA release, a critical issue affecting voice calls between Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia subscribers has been resolved following an emergency meeting between technicians from both companies and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA). The disruption, caused…
By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent Kolahun District, Lofa County–Tuesday, November 11, 2025–Citizens of Kolahun District are appreciating the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) for major road rehabilitation in their areas. IFAD is currently rehabilitating a 19kilometer road between Nyandemoillahun Junction and Quessembah Town in Wulukoha Clan. According to the team leader for the road rehabilitation project, the road will be completed in six (6) months and there be one year for observation of maintenance. As part of the rehabilitation, they are also repairing bridges, potholes and cracks. Some of the community members told this news platform…
