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As Environmental Protection Agency to Release Report on Latest Fish Die Off Near Bea Mountain Mine Expert Warns of Long Term Contamination

By Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon, environment reporter with New Narratives Summary: . Cyanide contamination first struck the Mafa River in 2022; four years later, a second spill has again been traced to the Bea Mountain gold mine concession but unusual chemical has raised suspicions toxin was planted intentionally. · The Environmental Protection Agency has promised a report…

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon
Frontpage Africa

Three in Every Four Liberian Are Under 35, the United Nations Promises a New Approach Will Give Them a Role in Shaping Programs Meant for Them

By Joyclyn Wea, gender correspondent with New Narratives Summary: “If they are not feeling it, if you are not making a difference in what they do, then we are irrelevant.” That was the frank concession from Aliou Mamadou Dia, the United Nations Development Program’s resident representative in Liberia, to more than 50 young people —…

Joyclyn Wea
Frontpage Africa

Missing Files, Missing Justice: One Case Shows How Dysfunctional Police and Justice Systems Are Failing Rape Victims

A 57‑year‑old grandmother from Montserrado County, who says she was raped in broad daylight while returning from panning for gold, has faced months of delays and demands for illegal fees as she tries to pursue justice. Her case file went missing for weeks, and despite finally being found, the trial has yet to begin. Advocates…

Tetee Gebro
Video

Missing Files, Missing Justice: One Case Shows How Dysfunctional Police and Justice Systems Are Failing Rape Victims

By Tetee Gebro, gender correspondent with New Narratives Summary: TODEE, Montserrado County — On a recent morning, the 57-year-old grandmother at the center of a rape case that has outraged anti-gender-based violence advocates, returned to the gold field where her life changed four months ago. Her body and mind have not recovered from what she said…

Tetee Gebro
Frontpage Africa

As Bong County Slashes Crime Rates Many Credit Community Watch Teams

Bong County is showing how community-led action can make a difference: crime has dropped by 86% thanks to volunteer Community Watch Teams who patrol at night, partner with police, and help keep neighborhoods safe. While challenges like limited resources and oversight remain, residents say these grassroots efforts have restored peace and confidence across the county….

Nukanah Kollie
Video

Dispute Deepens between War Crimes Court Office Chief and Justice Minister Casting Cloud Over Progress

Liberia’s push for justice is at risk: a public feud between War Crimes Court Office chief Jallah Barbu and Justice Minister Oswald Tweh has exposed funding delays and political resistance that threaten to stall the creation of war crimes and anti-corruption courts. As survivors demand accountability and activists warn of sabotage, the dispute casts doubt…

Anthony Stephens
Video

Youth Hear the Cost of Leadership And Ask for Their Turn

Liberian youth are calling for their turn in leadership. In a dialogue with former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and senior leaders, they heard powerful lessons of sacrifice and resilience, while demanding genuine inclusion in shaping the nation’s future. With 75% of Liberians under 35, bridging the generational divide is urgent. Joyclyn Wea reports in this…

Joyclyn Wea
Video

Youth Hear the Cost of Leadership And Ask for Their Turn

By Joyclyn Wea and Tetee Gebro, gender correspondents with New Narratives Summary: Young Liberians sat face-to-face with some of the country’s most powerful political figures last week in Monrovia, listening to stories of prison, exile, and hard-won leadership. But as they absorbed lessons from the past, many also made a quiet demand: they want a…

Tetee Gebro and Joyclyn Wea
Frontpage Africa

Dispute Deepens between War Crimes Court Office Chief and Justice Minister Casting Cloud Over Progress

By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Summary: A public dispute between Jallah Barbu, the executive director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, and the Oswald Tweh, the justice minister, has cast a cloud over the war crimes court and a national anti-corruption court, prompting a range…

Anthony Stephens
Frontpage Africa

Liberian Rights Chief Faults Country on Corruption as U.N. Justice Training Gets Underway

Liberia’s Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) chief sharply criticized the country’s persistent corruption problem, warning that it undermines justice and governance. His remarks came as the United Nations launched a justice training program aimed at strengthening rule of law institutions, with the hope that such initiatives can help Liberia confront systemic issues that…

Anthony Stephens
Video

Liberian Rights Chief Faults Country on Corruption as U.N. Justice Training Gets Underway

By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Summary: The United Nations began training Liberian prosecutors, investigators and civil society actors to tackle corruption through a human rights lens this week, as the country advances plans to establish a National Anti-Corruption Court and the long-delayed War and Economic Crimes Court. The two-day initiative was…

Anthony Stephens
Frontpage Africa

Gambia Begins Paying Reparations to Victims of Jammeh-Era Crimes

By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Summary: The Gambia has begun paying reparations to victims of crimes committed during the violent 22-year regime of former president Yahya Jammeh that ended in 2017. The country’s 2021 Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission report recommended that more than 1,000 victims be paid 237 million dalasi…

Anthony Stephens
Front Page Africa

Liberia’s Market Women Bear the Brunt of Price Surge Driven By Iran Conflict

By Tetee Gebro, gender correspondent with New Narratives Summary: WATERSIDE MARKET, Monrovia – Bessy Toe sat behind small piles of sugar, flour and milk here one day recently, watching the hours pass. Business used to move, she said. Now, goods stay too long on the table, and sometimes they must be sold at a loss to…

Tetee Gebro
Front Page Africa

Liberia’s Market Women Bear the Brunt of Price Surge Driven By Iran Conflict

Liberia’s market women say the Iran conflict has driven up fuel and import costs, leaving them with slow sales, spoiled goods, and families cutting back on meals just to cope with the rising prices. Tetee Gebro reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: Liberia’s Market Women Bear…

Tetee Gebro
Video

After Mob Attack, Red Cross Begins Rebuilding Destroyed Rivercess Village — But Fear, Hunger and Insecurity Persist

The Red Cross has started rebuilding homes in Bethel Town, River Cess County after the mob attack that destroyed much of the community, but residents continue to struggle with hunger, lack of clean water, and insecurity. While the new houses bring hope, families say their most urgent needs remain unmet, leaving recovery fragile and incomplete….

Eric Opa Doue
Video

Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-being

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, some of our female journalists came together for a restorative beach outing dedicated to nurturing mental health and well-being. This activity formed part of our quarterly Women’s Support Session, organized by Tetee Gebro and facilitated by an expert mental health professional. The outing provided a meaningful opportunity for our journalists…

Belgian Court Orders War Crimes Trial for Martina Johnson, a Key Ally of Warlord-Turned President Charles Taylor, After Decade-Long Investigation

A Belgian court has ordered a former commander in Liberia’s civil war to stand trial for allegedwar crimes committed more than three decades ago. The suspect is Martina Johnson, a key ally of former Liberian warlord-turned-president CharlesTaylor. Prosecutors say she took part in killings and mutilations during one of the war’s most violentoffensives. New Narratives’…

Anthony Stephens
Radio

After Mob Attack, Red Cross Begins Rebuilding Destroyed Rivercess Village — But Fear, Hunger and Insecurity Persist

In River Cess County, residents of Bethel Town are beginning to rebuild after a vigilante mob attack destroyed much of their community last month. But while new homes are taking shape, families say they are still struggling with hunger, lack of clean water, and fears of another attack. In this collaboration with Ok FM and…

Eric Opa Doue
Radio

National ID Card Rollout Continues to Be Held Up by $1.7 Million Unpaid Government Debt

Seven months after President Joseph Boakai halted Liberia’s national ID rollout to fix problemsin the system, the program is still not running. Officials say the country cannot access itsbiometric database because the government owes 1.7 million dollars to the company that built it. The delay means millions of Liberians remain outside the system. Tetee Gebro…

Tetee Gebro
Radio

Experts Say Electric Vehicles Are The Future But Rollout In Liberia Faces Challenges; A New Policy May Change That

In Monrovia, Liberia, a quiet shift is underway on the country’s roads — one that could reshape how people move, and how the nation powers its future. You need to mention what the story is about in the intro and include the news hook – that is what makes the story most interesting to listeners….

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon
Radio

After Mob Attack, Red Cross Begins Rebuilding Destroyed Rivercess Village — But Fear, Hunger and Insecurity Persist

By Eric Opa Doue with New Narratives BETHEL, River Cess County — On a recent humid morning here, the sound of shovels breaking earth has returned for the first time since a mob burned nearly the entire community last month. This time, the digging is not for destruction — but for rebuilding. Workers and residents have begun…

Eric Opa Doue
Frontpage Africa