Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi Correspondent Tubmanburg City, Bomi County |April 8, 2026|A powerful call for inclusion and equal rights has emerged from Tubmanburg, where women, especially those living with disabilities are demanding action following a one day capacity building training in Bomi County. At the center of the message is Zinnah Powell, Secretary General of Group of 77. She raised concern over what she describes as the continued marginalization of persons with disabilities in national development efforts. Speaking on behalf of women living with disabilities, Madam Powell emphasized that while awareness initiatives are important, they must be backed…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | April 8, 2026 | A coalition of youth organizations in River Gee County, operating under the banner One River Gee Youth, has formally petitioned the national government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, urging immediate intervention to address growing challenges affecting young people in the county and beyond. In their petition to the Ministry, the group expressed concern that despite their willingness to contribute meaningfully to national development, they continue to face systemic neglect, limited opportunities, and lack of institutional support. The youth highlighted the deteriorating condition of…
By: Henry Gboluma | Gbarpolu Correspondent Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County |April 8, 2026| In Gbarpolu County, Senator Botoe Kanneh, who chairs the Gbarpolu County Legislative Caucus, has publicly criticized the Ministry of Mines and Energy as well as several mining companies over ongoing problems in the local mining sector. Speaking on Tuesday’s edition of The Daily Talk; a popular radio program on Voice of Gbarpolu, she outlined concerns that the mining activities are not delivering benefits to residents and more so, spurring development. The Senator used the platform to address accusations that she had backed certain Burkinabé Mines near Rambo…
Barclayville, Grand Kru County | April 8, 2026 | The Grand Kru County Magisterial Court has officially relocated to the County Debt Court facility, ending years of operation from the County Administrative Building. The move, according to judicial insiders, comes in the wake of the recent visit of Liberia’s Chief Justice to the county, a development that appears to have accelerated efforts to improve the working environment for court personnel. For several years, the Magisterial Court has functioned under difficult conditions, with court actors working from inadequate office spaces within the administrative building. The relocation is expected to provide a…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |April 8, 2026| Residents of Electoral District One are raising fresh concerns over healthcare priorities in Trehn District, as a donated ambulance reportedly declared faulty continues to occupy space at the Behwean Health Center. What was once seen as a promising intervention to strengthen emergency medical response has now become a point of public concern, with community members questioning why the non-operational vehicle remains at the facility despite reportedly being assessed as beyond repair. Locals say the presence of the ambulance has become more than just an inconvenience and…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Lofa County, Liberia | April 8, 2026 |Following multiple media reports of water shortage in the County by the frontline Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) a local nongovernment organization; Water for Life has commenced the construction of water wells in 38 communities combined across Lofa. Many towns and villages were captured in this major water development undertakings. Water for Life, recently arrived in the Lofa and began buttressing central government efforts by providing safe and affordable drinking water for 38 communities including towns and villages among others. According to Lofa County WASH Coordinator, Mr.…
The Liberian Association of Michigan on March 31, 2026, held its annual “Birth Month Contest” as part of efforts to raise funds for the rehabilitation of its multipurpose hall in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The program, which was conducted via Zoom, brought together members of the Liberian community in Michigan, supporters, and well-wishers. The virtual gathering was marked by prayers, community interaction, and financial contributions from participants who continue to support the work of the Association. Speaking during the event, Planning Committee Chairperson, Angeline Perry emphasized the importance of the initiative. “This hall is very important to our community. It…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh county correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |April 7, 2026| In a significant move toward digital literacy, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Honorable J. Cornelia Wonseluah Kruah, officially launched the Rethink Tech Foundation Computer Training Program at the Zwedru Youth Center on Monday, April 6, 2026. The high-profile ceremony drew a diverse crowd, including local county authorities, student groups, and hundreds of eager young people from across Zwedru and surrounding areas. While delivering the keynote address, Minister Kruah emphasized the critical role of technology in the modern job market. She challenged…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | April 6, 2026 | A major boost to infrastructure development is underway in River Gee County as multiple pieces of earth-moving equipment are being deployed to open farm-to-market roads and improve access to hard-to-reach communities. The initiative, led by Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh Teh, Chief Executive Officer of the KunCares Foundation, is aimed at transforming road connectivity across the county and easing long-standing transportation challenges faced by residents. Once fully operational, the equipment will enhance movement between districts, towns, and cities, while also improving access to key agricultural routes, particularly…
By: Ben T.C. Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | April 6, 2026 | The Ministry of Agriculture in River Gee County has successfully concluded Phase II of its Farmer Field School Training of Trainers, marking another significant step toward strengthening agricultural capacity at the grassroots level. The intensive weeklong training, which ended on Sunday, April 4, in Fish-Town, brought together twelve lead farmers, to include ten males and two females, under the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security – SADFONS, project. SADFONS is a flagship agricultural initiative in Liberia aimed at improving food security, reducing…
