Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru, Liberia – Monday, August 11, 2025-The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency Grand Kru Detachment Commander, Michael Jipply has stressed the pressing need for a united front among all Liberians against illicit drug abuse and trafficking in Liberia. His remark comes as thousands of women and other stakeholders were seen in the streets of Monrovia during the country highly anticipated “Say No to Drugs” peaceful awareness rally on Thursday August 7, 2025, which aims to promote mental health awareness and combat the growing drug crisis in the nation. The Thursday August 7, 2025…

Voinjama City, Lofa County- August 11, 2025 -Voinjama Multilateral high school Kickball team qualifies as the Champion for Lofa County in 2025 High schools competition. The Voinjama Multilateral high school Kickball team won as champion after defeating the Bolahun Public School at the Voinjama sports pitch. Voinjama Multilateral high school Kickball team is expected to face the winners from the Regional level stage of the 2025 High schools competition in both soccer and Kickball. After the County stage of the Competition, winners will meet at the Regional level and winners from the Regional level will meet in Monrovia for the…

By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. |Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County-Saturday, August 9, 2025-The County Health Team of Grand Gedeh County on Friday, August 8, 2025 inducted into office a new County Health Officer in person of Dr. Matthew Manneh. The program was hugely attended by the county local authority, heads of the midwifery school, health practitioners and other stakeholders in the county. During the program, the newly inducted CHO, Dr. Manneh in his speech appreciated the outgoing CHO Dr. Deanue Zwuogbae and the entire working force at the county health team. Dr.  Matthew Manneh expressed his…

By Ernest Kpehe Moibah Tubmanburg, Bomi County-Standing at the heart of Tubmanburg is a crumbling monument to what could have been a turning point for financial inclusion in Western Liberia. The former Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) regional office; once a beacon for economic access for Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties, now lies abandoned, swallowed by tall grass, its windows clouded with dust, and its doors at the mercy of looters. The building, established to decentralize banking services for the region, was meant to save residents from costly and exhausting trips to Monrovia for basic financial transactions. For…

By Bryan Dioh In an effort to strengthen healthcare delivery in Maryland County, the Pleebo Health Center has officially dedicated a newly constructed Outpatient Department (OPD) facility. The initiative, Health authorities say is aimed at expanding access to quality health services in Pleebo, the most populated and busiest city in Maryland County. The ceremony which took place Thursday, August 7, 2025, drew an array of attendees, including health workers, local government officials, representatives from various ministries, development agencies and community members. During the occasion, Pleebo Health Center Resident’s Doctor, Dr. Shadrick Gono, expressed gratitude to donors and the Government of…

By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia –Friday, August 8, 2025 – In a pivotal move to address drug-related challenges in Liberia, Superintendent Mike Swengbeh of River Gee County has officially aligned himself with a national campaign dedicated to curbing the spread of illicit drugs nationwide. Launched on August 7, 2025, the campaign aims to tackle the escalating issue of drug abuse and its harmful effects on communities, especially among young people. Superintendent Swengbeh, recognized for his dedication to community improvement and public health, stressed the necessity of collaboration among various entities, including government bodies, local organizations,…

Keith Morrison| Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia – August 8, 2025 — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has responded strongly to recent claims published in the August 8 edition of FrontPage Africa under the headline: “Liberia Risks Losing Millions in Climate Finance Without Carbon Market Authority.” Contrary to the report, the EPA says Liberia is not missing out on climate finance, but is instead making steady progress toward carbon market readiness through a structured and inclusive approach. In a press statement issued Friday, the EPA clarified that the establishment of a Carbon Market Governance Framework which the article referred…

(August 7, 2025): The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has raised significant concerns about the ongoing fight against corruption in Liberia, especially in light of recent acknowledgments by the government regarding the pervasive nature of corruption within the country. The Union suggests that the frequent use of strong descriptors—such as “public enemy number one,” “vampire,” “cancer,” and “king kong”—indicates that efforts to combat corruption have not produced the expected outcomes for the public. In his address during the opening session of a two-day training workshop focused on investigative journalism and anti-corruption efforts, PUL President Julius Kanubah emphasized the need for…

Matthias F. Larbeindee Tappita, Nimba County – August 8, 2025 – In a landmark development for education and workforce empowerment in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially signed into law the bill establishing the Tappita Vocational Training Institute. The new institution, located in Tappita City, Lower Nimba County, is expected to provide critical technical and vocational education to thousands of young Liberians. The announcement was made by Hon. Dorwohn Twain Gleekia, Representative of Electoral District #6, who hailed the decision as a transformative milestone for his constituency and the broader Nimba region. “With immense gratitude and joy, I bring…

By Jenneh S. Kemokai Grand Cape Mount, August 7, 2025-Authorities in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, have arrested an elderly man identified only as Dougbah for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Gbarnga Town. The incident, which occurred on March 30, 2025, was reported to the Bamballah Police Station shortly after it happened. According to police investigations, the young girl was selling peppers when Dougbah called her to his residence under the pretense of making a purchase. Upon arrival, she discovered his wife was not home. Dougbah allegedly dragged her into a room, forcibly removed her clothing, and…