Author: Rural Reporters News Network
(September 10, 2025): The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) strongly condemns the wrongful sentencing of Liberian journalist Eric Opa Doue to 30 days in prison on a baseless charge of criminal coercion by the Cestos City Magisterial Court in Rivercess County. On Monday, September 8, 2025, Magistrate Dixon Yeahgar ordered journalist Doue jailed, in what the PUL describes as a calculated scheme by certain judicial and state actors to intimidate, harass, and silence independent journalists. The Union is deeply concerned that Magistrate Yeahgar, acting in concert with the newly appointed County Attorney of Rivercess, Martin Tumoe, and police officer Ojuku…
Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) is appalled by the targeted imprisonment of one of its network members, journalist Eric Opa Doue to 30 days in prison, and called for his immediate release. The jailing of journalist Eric by the Cestos City Magisterial Court in Rivercess County is nothing, but a deliberate act to even score with him for his history of critical reporting in the county. Journalist Eric was jailed on Monday, September 8, 2025, on the order of Magistrate Dixon Yeahgar, in what RRNN terms as attempt to harass. intimidate and silence him. RRNN is aware of earlier…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Suehn Mecca District: Against the backdrop of growing concern over access to education in rural Liberia, the Town Chief of Alasala, Mr. Jessy Dorley, has issued a passionate appeal to humanitarian organizations, educational stakeholders, and lawmakers to provide financial assistance and scholarship programs for less privileged children. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN), Chief Dorley described the situation as urgent and heartbreaking, stressing that many school-age children in rural communities are being denied their right to education due to economic hardship. Education Out of Reach for Many…
By: Keith Morrison| Contributing Reporter Tappita, Nimba County –Tuesday, September 9, 2025: Through a joint intergovernmental partnership, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has begun conducting a risk assessment survey across the Country, centered on illicit financial flows, money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining sub-sector. The exercise kicked off on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Tappita mining district, Nimba County, and will later move over to small-scale mining communities in Grand Gedeh County. In separate remarks at a brief introductory ceremony held at the Tappita City Palaver Hut, representatives from the Mines and…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Contributing Reporter Jarkaken, River Gee County – Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested drugs suspect Esther Nyenpan for having in illegal possession of more than 66 wraps of Marijuana and 21 cartridges. The arrest took place over the weekend in Jarkaken, Chedepo Administrative District of River Gee County, located approximately 60 kilometers away from the county capital, Fish-Town. The 35-year-old suspect was captured as her accomplice fiancé, Otis Quaye, flee the scene upon hearing a tip-off during LDEA River Gee detachment’s routine patrol in the area.…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Contributing Reporter River Gee County – Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 – His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has appointed Cllr. Daniel T-Kay Dweh as the new County Attorney for River Gee. Cllr. Daniel T-Kay Dweh is a distinguished legal professional in Liberia, with previous experience serving as a state prosecutor at the Ministry of Justice and as the County Attorney for Grand Kru County and Sinoe and other counties. He is known for his efforts to combat illegal activities, such as addressing illegal mining operations in the Sapo National Park and advocating for…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr.| Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand- Tuesday, Sept 9,2025-Gedeh County-Residents of New Georgia community in Zwedru City Grand Gedeh County on Monday, September 8,2025 morning woke up to the news of two teenagers being allegedly raped by six men. According to the victims Alicia Senyon, age 16 and Lulu Nimely, age 15 they both left their New Georgia community residence at 11:pm and proceeded to the Main street to get some fruits, especially apples. But upon their arrival at one of the famous entertainment spots in the city of Zwedru, commonly known as “B2”;…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay, Contributing Writer Monrovia, Monday, September 8, 2025 – Mary’s Meals, a global school feeding charity, has announced that it is now serving nutritious meals to 3 million children every school day in their educational settings. This achievement, according to the institution highlights the power of collective action, compassion, and commitment to ending child hunger and promoting education. Mary’s Meals provides life-changing meals in schools across some of the world’s poorest communities, ensuring children are nourished and motivated to learn. By serving daily meals, the organization breaks down barriers to education and offers hope for a brighter…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah |Bomi County Correspondent Senjeh District, Bomi County-Monday, September 8, 2025-Bomi County’s traditional leadership has come under the spotlight as Zepeh Clan Chief Madam Konah Harris of Senjeh District boldly demands space for women at the highest level of traditional authority. Chief Harris, one of the few female clan chiefs in the county, is challenging the Ministry of Internal Affairs to allocate at least two paramount chief positions for women in Bomi; a county where all five districts (Dowein, Klay, Suehn Mecca, Senjeh, and Tehr) remain under male leadership. “We believe that females can serve as paramount…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor, Lofa County – Monday, September 8, 2025-Citizens of Ziggida Town have staged a peaceful march in Zorzor City, calling for the immediate release of their kinsmen who were arrested during a joint security operation the previous night. According to reports, several young people of Ziggida were apprehended by officers of the Police Support Unit (PSU) over allegations of involvement in violent activities linked to ongoing tensions surrounding the disappearance of Elder Sackie. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the protesters gathered to petition Zorzor District Commissioner, Hon. Paul R. Kalama. The citizens insisted that…
