Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. I Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County- Nov. 26, 2025-A significant, unified effort by a conglomeration of local, national, and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) successfully launched the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign in Grand Gedeh County today. The initiative, spanning from November 25th to December 10th, 2025, marks the start of a concentrated effort to educate the public and curb violence against women and girls. Focus on the Digital Frontline The 2025 campaign is anchored by the urgent global theme: “Unite! To end digital violence against…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Henry’s Town, Gbarpolu County– November 26, 2025–During a recent visit to Henry’s Town, one of the chiefdom’s largest and most vibrant mining communities, youth representative Alahaji Konneh spoke with a tone filled with frustration and disappointment. He said the absence of a high school is not a new challenge but an “age-old problem” that the people of Koninga Chiefdom have endured for decades. Konneh explained that the lack of a secondary school has forced many children to abandon their education prematurely, especially those whose parents cannot afford to send them to faraway…
By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent About 200 volunteer teachers in Lofa County, say they will not go back to classrooms effective December 8, 2025 if the Government of Liberia failed to place them on its payroll. The volunteer teachers at a mass meeting on, Monday, November 24, 1025 at the Kolahun Central High School, said they are no longer waiting for “sweet talk” from Government but instead they want to be employ. According to most of the participants’ volunteer teachers in the meeting, they been in the classroom for more than 10 years and some of them…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County– November 26, 2025–Local authorities in Grand Kru County have come under sharp public criticism following allegations that L$50,000 was unlawfully deducted from funds provided by Senator Numene Bartekwa and Senator Albert Tugbe Chie for the county’s participation in the upcoming National County Sports Meet. According to a highly placed source within the Grand Kru County Sports Steering Committee, the amount received from the county administration was short of the total L$270,000 reportedly contributed by the two senators. The source, who preferred anonymity, revealed that the committee did…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, Tuesday, November 25, 2025- In a bid to bridge the digital divide, Liberia’s Universal Access Fund (UAF) has launched a nationwide initiative to restore mobile network connectivity in rural areas. The program according to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority aims to repair and maintain abandoned base stations, bringing voice and data services to underserved communities. LTA said, the move is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of rural residents, who have been without reliable communication services for nearly two years. “This isn’t just about making calls it’s about safety, education,…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay I Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Tuesday, November 25, 2025- The 22nd Annual Meeting of the African Road Maintenance and Financing Association (ARMFA) has wrapped up, leaving behind a trail of hope, collaboration, and concrete plans for Africa’s sustainable road infrastructure future. And behind this success stand the pillars of dedication and partnership that made it all possible. The Liberia National Road Fund have extended heartfelt gratitude to H.E. President Joseph N. Boakai, whose leadership and vision set the stage for ARMFA’s momentous 22nd General Assembly. The President’s unwavering support according to the NRF statement underscores Liberia’s commitment…
By: D. Abraham Cooper Sr. I Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County –Tuesday,Nov. 25,2025–The United Muslim Council of Grand Gedeh has issued a forceful condemnation of the criminal and unscrupulous misuse cum abuse of the Muslim Hijab, demanding immediate government action against perpetrators attempting to commit crimes under the guise of the sacred garment. In a sharply and strongly worded statement released over the weekend, the Council addressed recent high-profile incidents that have rocked the county; stressing that the integrity of the Hijab is being severely compromised by criminal elements. Disguise for Crime The Council specifically cited…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, November 25, 2025- In a significant move towards promoting digital inclusion, the Group of 77 Headquarters recently hosted a landmark forum, “Everyone Has a Right,” focused on ensuring that Liberia’s telecommunications sector is accessible to all, including physically persons. The event brought together disability advocates, organizations, and consumers to discuss accessibility challenges and strategies for more inclusive telecom services. The forum was a call to action for the Liberian telecommunications industry to recognize the importance of inclusion and accessibility. Raymond Zarbay, Senior Technical Assistant to the Executive Director of the Group…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County –Monday, Nov. 24,2025– The Grand Kru County School System has announced that the Government of Liberia has placed 109 volunteer teachers on the national payroll for the months of October and November, marking a major boost to the county’s educational sector. The disclosure was made by the Grand Kru County School System through its leadership, highlighting a significant stride in reducing the long-standing reliance on volunteer instructors. According to Josiah Sloh Negba, the move demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving education across the county. “We are pleased to…
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County |Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 | Tension and disappointment gripped over Tweh Jaiklay High school, after an overwhelming majority of its senior students were barred from graduation due to poor performance in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination-WASSCE. Of the 118 students who sat the exam, only 15 candidates, nine females and six males, met the Ministry of Education’s graduation requirements. The rest, a staggering 103 students, were denied graduation clearance. Tweh Jaiklay High School, the only government-run senior high institution in Fish Town, River Gee had…
