Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru Correspondent Chengbetee Town, Bolloh District – Grand Kru County| January 8, 2026..An arson incident has been reported following a protest staged by women believed to be from various towns in Upper Bolloh District on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The women had gathered to protest the murder of a woman in late years. Police said the suspect was later arrested in Nimba Count, and is yet to be returned to the county for trial, something they believe may have triggered the women’s protest. Preliminary information says the incident occurred at about 8:00 a.m. (0800 hours) when…
By Rocheford T. Gardiner HARPER, LIBERIA –“Since late 2014, Maryland County boasted the most stable, reliable, and efficient power supply in Liberia. We don’t know how we got to this point,” lamented one frustrated resident, echoing the growing resentment over the region’s deteriorating electricity grid. For months, Maryland and River Gee counties have struggled with inconsistent power supply. Residents can no longer recall the last time they enjoyed 24 hours of uninterrupted service. Instead, the region is plagued by multiple daily outages, with some blackouts lasting an entire day. Official Response Amid Rising Tensions County’s Superintendent, Henry Cole has faced…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer MONROVIA, LIBERIA |January 7, 2026|The National Port Authority of Liberia on 6th January 2026, welcomed a high-level European Union delegation to its headquarters, marking a significant milestone in Liberia’s maritime reform and security agenda. The visit, according to NPA release followed a comprehensive tour of key port facilities, including the BMC Pier, LMC Pier, and Star Base. Liberia has officially joined the EU-funded €12 million SCOPE Africa Port Security Program, placing the country among a select group of elite ports in West and Central Africa. The program, launched in Lomé, focuses on enhancing port…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh correspondent ZWEDRU, GRAND GEDEH |Jan.7,2026| Chiefs in Grand Gedeh County have stormed the grounds of the County Administrative Building in Zwedru, demanding to be placed on the government’s payroll system. The action which took place on January 6, 2026, involved general town chiefs, chiefs and other traditional leaders. They demanding their immediate entry into the government payroll system after years of services. Most of the aggrieved persons claimed they have been caught in a “civil service limbo” for over eight years, performing local duties without monthly salaries and at the same time…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia | January 7, 2026 |The River Gee County Sports Steering Committee has taken a decisive stand by formally submitting a protest to the Ministry of Youth and Sports against Grand Cape Mount County during the ongoing National County Sports Meet. The protest, officially filed through a formal communication reflects River Gee County’s firm commitment to discipline, transparency, and strict compliance with the rules governing Liberia’s premier inter-county sporting competition. According to the River Gee County Sports Steering Committee, the protest stems from alleged violations committed by Grand Cape Mount County during…
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia | January 6, 2026 | The British Broadcasting Corporation News correspondent in Liberia, Moses Kollie Garzeawu, has officially resigned from his position, bringing to a close nearly three years of distinguished service with the international media organization. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Garzeawu announced that his resignation takes effect immediately, marking the end of a professional chapter that began in March 2023. However, no official explanation has been provided regarding the cause of his resignation. During his tenure, he played a key role in telling Liberia’s…
By D Abraham Cooper Sr. |Grand Gedeh correspondent ZWEDRU, GRAND GEDEH |January 6,2026…The Grand Gedeh Chapter of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has called for value for money in a $400,000 United States Dollars electricity project currently being implemented in Grand Gedeh County with funding from the County Social Development Fund (CSDF). The CSO made the call in a formal statement released in Zwedru on January 6, 2026, in which it expressed deep concern over the management of public funds by LibEnergy, the private entity currently managing the former LEC Tappita Grid. The Council said its statement…
By: J. Boimah Johnson | Bong Correspondent Gbarnga City, Bong County | January 6, 2026| A renowned health facility in Gbarnga City, Bong County has commenced free medical checkup for citizens in the County and its surrounding counties. Speaking on a local radio station in Gbarnga on January 6, 2025, the Founder and Executive Director Dr. Austin Mulbah disclosed that the free check is meant to aid citizens in knowing their health status. Green for Life is one of the leading Health Centers in Bong that is serving thousands of citizens across the County and neighboring counties for the so…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa correspondent Monrovia, Liberia| January 6,2026|The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) remains unwavering in its commitment to the rule of law and the protection of media rights, and urges all stakeholders to uphold an environment free of harassment and intimidation for journalists nationwide. Speaking at the opening of the second regional Media-Security Conference in Buchanan, PUL President Julius Kanubah emphasized that Liberia’s democratic progress is intrinsically linked to respect for the rule of law and the media’s professional conduct. “The democratic development of Liberia hinges on the rule of law, complemented by the professional work of…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Sando Village, Gbarpolu County-Shock and anger have swept through Gbarpolu after an African forest elephant, a globally recognized endangered species, was hunted, killed and consumed in Sando Village. The disclosure was made to Rural Reporter News Network by Kollie Bonner, Regional Forester for Region 1 of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) in Bomi County. The Regional Forester said eight suspects have already been arrested by the Authority. “This is not just a wildlife crime; it is an assault on our national heritage. These animals are protected by law, and anyone who hunts…
