Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Tubmanburg, Bomi County-The City Corporation of Tubmanburg headed by Mayor of Mohammed Sheriff, has embarked on road rehabilitation efforts across the city. The road rehabilitation exercise commenced on Sunday, November 2, 2025, giving hope to many residents in the city after years of neglect of community roads. Speaking to journalists over the weekend, Mayor Sheriff confirmed that the rehabilitation work which resumed recently is already making progress in key communities in Harmon Hill, Joseph Town, Mary Meals Road, and Gballasuah, among others. “We’ve restarted the rehabilitation process because our people deserve better…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Tubmanburg, Bomi County-As Liberia’s economy continues to strain under the weight of inflation and limited job opportunities, the ripple effects are being felt in one of the country’s most vital sectors—the informal marketplace. At the Joseph Town Market in Tubmanburg, market women say daily business has slowed to a crawl, leaving many of them struggling to feed their families and keep their small businesses afloat. “We come here early in the morning and stay until late evening, but some days we don’t even sell 500 Liberian dollars,” lamented one vendor. “People are…
By J. Mason Kollie & Peter Kollie Voinjama City—Electoral District #1 (Foya) has been crowned champions of the 2025 Lofa County District League after defeating District #5 (Zorzor & Salayea) in a tensed penalty shootout on Sunday, November 2, at the Voinjama Sports Pitch. The grand finale, played under fair weather, saw both teams engage in a thrilling 90 minutes of goalless football—each side showcasing strong defensive organization and midfield control. With no goals in regular time, the match proceeded to penalties, where District #1 held their nerve to emerge victorious and lift the prestigious trophy. Following the win, Foya…
By J. Mason Kollie Voinjama City-Sports officials of Lofa County under the banner, Lofa Sports Association Resource and Mobilization Committee on Sunday, November 2, 2025, broke grounds for the construction of a Modern soccer stadium in Voinjama. The Groundbreaking ceremony was witnessed by traditional chiefs and elders, women leaders, commissioners, religious community, business community and special guests from Monrovia. The cost of the project is put at US$50,000 and will be funded from the County Development Funds. Officials say the project is expected to be completed before 2027. Project Director, Ignatius Boaka gave the overview of the project and said…
Citizens of the Matambo Corridor, Mendimasa and Seimavula Clans, Grand Cape Mount County are demanding payment of the 2024 Clans’ Development fund in the tone of US$150,000. The citizens, in a mass meeting held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Gogoima Town, Mendimasa Clan, questioned their Lawmaker, Gbessay Sonii Fakai about the status of their 2024 clan development money amid news of payment of the 2025 money by the management of Bea Mountain Mining Company. Responding to her citizens concerns, Representative Gbessay Sonii Fakai said she is also concerned about the clan development fund for the period 2024. Representative Gbessay…
By D Abraham Cooper Sr Zwedru, Grand Gedeh-The Coordinator of the local Civil Society Organizations in Grand Gedeh County has challenged the appointment of a Burkinabe national, Halildi Zongo, as “Ambassador” to the office of Representative Jacob C. Debee. Atilas A. Kai, heads of the Grand Gedeh County YMCA and Coordinator of the County’s Civil Society Organizations, has written a strongly-worded letter to Representative Debee, calling for the immediate withdrawal of the appointment. In letter dated November 1, 2025 and published on his Facebook Page, Kai described the move as “illegal,” arguing that each lawmaker already has a defined team…
By J. Mason Kollie The Voinjama City Corporation and Wologizi Eco Brigade Inc. on Saturday, November 2025, 2025 collaborated to implement the first Saturday’s mandate by conducting cleaning up exercise in some quarters and major streets in Voinjama City. The two groups cleanup major streets and quarters including Mandingo Quarter, near St. Joseph Catholic School and other places that are often used as dumping sites. During the exercise, the team cleared one of the largest dumpsites in the area, improving sanitation and community safety. The Eco Brigade through one of its executives. Joseph F. Bundoo, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting…
By J. Mason Kollie & Peter Kollie Voinjama City—The stage is set for a thrilling climax in the 2025 Lofa County Electoral Districts League as District #1 and District #5 secured their spots in the Grand Final, following weeks of intense competition. In the last semi-final encounter played on Friday, October 31, 2025, District #1 displayed impressive form, defeating District #2 with a convincing 2–0 victory. Both goals were scored in the first half, sealing District #1’s qualification to face District #5 in what promises to be a pulsating grand finale. The Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday, November 2,…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay MONROVIA-Liberia is scheduled to present its human rights record before the UN Human Rights Council from November 1-8, 2025, human rights officials have said. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, will lead the delegation, which includes representatives from the Legislature, Ministry of Justice, and other stakeholders. In preparation of the event, the Ministry of Justice recently hosted a high-level preparatory meeting with members of the Government of Liberia’s delegation ahead of the country’s 4th Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) presentation at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The…
By J. Mason Kollie Voinjama City, a citizen of Lofa County-Lofa County based in the United States have donated assorted medical equipment to the Lofa County health team. The donation comes month after Lofa County Health Officer, Dr. Moses Ujoe Weidhgar pleaded with officials of the Federation of Lofians in the Americas to support the county health system during the organizations’ 2025 Convention in the United States in which Dr. Weidhgar served as a Special Guest. In a special remark at the convention, Dr. Moses Ujoe Weidhgar outlined several challenges facing the county health system and requested for urgent support…
