Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Ben TC Brooks River Gee – The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has climaxed a week-long monitoring visit to its local offices and various project sites including River Gee County, in Liberia’s southeastern region. The week-long exercise, according to the leadership of the LNRCS, was organized to engage and enhance operations and projects of Liberia National Red Cross Society’s local offices in southeastern Liberia. During the visit, team members provided targeted coaching and hands-on support as means of empowering local staff to increase effectiveness and responsiveness in fulfilling their roles. “Being present in the field goes beyond…
Ben TC Brooks A Liberian Journalist, Alex Yormie, who works for Radio Lar-wehyi in Tapita, Nimba County, has reportedly been abducted and forcibly detained against his will by Lower Nimba County’s General Cultural Coordinator identified as Melvin Gbeilah Duo, Rural Reporters Network (RRNN) has reliably learned. Multiple sources divulged to RRNN that some members of the Poro society acting upon the orders of Duo, allegedly kidnapped Journalist Yormie during the early evening hours of yesterday, for supposedly breaching sacred traditional customs and practices by airing what they termed as sensitive information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Our sources disclosed…
Ben TC Brooks A major health facility, the Gbeapo Comprehensive Health Center in River Gee County is currently being refurbished, as part of plans by the Health Team, to address growing health needs in that part of the country. The infrastructural development project of the health facility, which is a pivotal move to improve healthcare services in the Gbeapo Statutory District, is targeting the upgrading of the facility’s overall condition. The refurbishment effort is part of the River Gee County Health Team’s continued commitment to effectively address the health needs of citizens and residents of the District. The Gbeapo Comprehensive…
By Emmanuel Koffa Grand Kru County – Police in Grand Kru County have announced the implementation of enhanced security measures, particularly at the Dorbor River crossing point in response to a concerning increase in drowning incidents in the area. The Dorbor River crossing point is a vital passageway that connects Bolloh New Town in Grand Kru County to Greenville, the capital of Sinoe County, which serves as a crucial route for residents, but recent events have raised safety concerns. Police Commander Clement Barlatt has reported that the increase in drowning cases appears to be associated with the rising water levels…
By Emmanuel Koffa/Grand Kru County Grand Kru County, Liberia-The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Kru County Detachment, has destroyed illicit drugs valued at over US43,000 United States Dollars. The disposal exercise took place during the celebration of World Drugs Day, which was held on June 26, 2025 in Barclayville, Grand Kru County. The illegal substances which were confiscated during various operations include, Marijuana (164kilograms,) value at US$16,450, Kush (309.4, grams) value at $6,188, Heroin (291.3grams) US$13,108.5, Cocaine (127.3grams) value US$6874.2 and precursor amounting (262grams) value US$786. County officials said the disposal exercise underscores the LDEA’s commitment to combating drug…
By Rocheford T. Gardiner – June 25, 2025 Cape Palmas, Liberia–On paper, Liberia’s unemployment rate appears impressively low. According to the International Labour Organization and related sources, the country’s jobless rate stands at just 2.9%. Compared to global benchmarks, where a 4–5% rate in the U.S. is considered “full employment,” and many African nations contend with double-digit unemployment, this figure might seem like a sign of economic health. But behind the numbers lies a more troubling reality. The Real Picture: Why Liberia’s Low Unemployment Rate is Misleading In short, the 2.9% unemployment rate belies deep-rooted issues: widespread poverty, underemployment, and…
By Samule Borlay Kolahun District, Gbandi Chiefdom–The Fassavolu Development Association (FADA) on June 29, 2025 wrapped up its three-day transformative peer mentorship program in Fassavolu Town. The mentorship program focused on critical issues affecting today’s youth, including the role of young people in society, teenage pregnancy, menstrual hygiene, the importance of education, and strategies for managing peer pressure. Attendees not only benefited from the insightful discussions but also honed their skills in spelling bee contest. The event drew participation from students, parents, and educators who expressed their gratitude for the positive impact of the mentorship program. FDA CEO, Joseph Fatorma…
By J Mason Kollie Monrovia, Liberia–Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Joyce N. Akoi of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has returned home with honor following intensive military training in the United States. Sergeant Akoi is the first female Senior Enlisted soldier to graduate from the prestigious United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA). She returns home with multiple accolades, further cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in the Liberia’s military. CSM Akoi, a dedicated soldier with over 19 years of service, earned several distinguished awards during her training in the U.S. The awards include, Diploma from the Sergeants Major Academy,…
By D Abraham Cooper Grand Gedeh County – At long last, slain former President Samuel Kanyon Doe has been given a befitting burial, as 35 years after he was gruesomely murdered during the country’s first internecine conflict that claimed approximately 250,000 lives and wantonly destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of private and public properties, the Government of Liberia, over the weekend accorded him and his wife, who died late May this year, state burial rites in their home, Grand Gedeh County. In a solemn and historic moment, following the exhumation of the remains of ex-President Doe and a military escort…
By D. Abraham Cooper Grand Gedeh County – A 36-year-old mother, Houssainatou Balde, who recently gave birth to a set of triplets, is pleading for assistance for the upkeep of her children. Following a successful cesarean section, or C-section surgical operation, Balde, a Fulani, gave birth to two girls and a boy Monday, 23 June, at the Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. The36-year-old mother of five, having given birth to two other children previously, is appealing to philanthropists, non-governmental organizations, humanitarian institutions, and people of goodwill, to come to the aid of her newborn. She highlighted…
