Liberian experts warn that many farmers remain trapped in poverty because they lack reliable information about market prices, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by middlemen who buy crops at unfairly low rates and make big profits. Without access to timely pricing updates, farmers often have no choice but to accept whatever is offered, even when…
Liberia’s renewed campaign to abolish the death penalty is gaining momentum as the government pledges to submit a revised bill to Parliament while human rights advocates and international partners warn that keeping capital punishment on the books could undermine support for the proposed War and Economic Crimes Court and Liberia’s broader justice reforms. Advocates argue…
Summary: By King Brown with New Narratives TAYE TOWN, Grand Bassa County — The weeds have returned, thick and stubborn. But so has Patience Kpan. After a disastrous harvest in 2024, the 37-year-old mother of five is back on her knees weeding grass from her young rice plants. Her youngest child, a barefoot toddler, tugs…
Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The Liberian government has responded to a renewed push by civil society pledging to submit a revised bill to the Legislature that would end the practice in the country. The five-month, $US84,000 initiative — funded by the British Embassy in Liberia — marks the second…
By Joyclyn Wea, senior reporter with New Narratives D. was 18 and had just entered the 12th grade in 2017 when she discovered she was pregnant. Like all teenage students, ambitious for a successful future – in her case as a banker – she feared having a baby would end her dreams. She also feared…
As the Liberian Senate considers a bill to legalize abortion, health experts say that growing access to safe abortion pills is already saving lives by reducing unsafe procedures that put women and girls at risk. Supporters of the bill argue that clear, legal access to reproductive health care is critical for protecting women’s health and…
Former NPFL commander Martina Johnson, a longtime ally of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor, is likely to face trial in Belgium over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Liberia’s first civil war. After a decade-long investigation, Belgian prosecutors say they have gathered enough evidence to move the case forward, raising fresh hopes…
Liberia’s Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court has received part of the government funding that had been promised for its operations, a move welcomed by advocates as the office’s director prepares for a key meeting with the President of ECOWAS. The partial funding represents an important step toward advancing Liberia’s long-planned transitional justice…
A Liberian tech start-up has launched the country’s first platform designed to allow donors to give directly to Liberian nonprofit organizations. The initiative is expected to make fundraising easier for local groups by improving access to online giving, strengthening transparency, and helping community-led organizations reach more supporters and resources. Anthony Stephens reports in this social…
Liberia has overwhelmingly secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, a milestone that diplomats say reflects the country’s growing influence and leadership in regional and global affairs. The win highlights Liberia’s strengthened diplomatic presence and opens new opportunities for the nation to contribute to international peace, security, and cooperation at the highest…
Liberians observed a National Day of Prayer to honor both the dead and living victims of the country’s civil wars, bringing together communities in reflection, remembrance, and hope for healing. The event highlighted the ongoing journey toward reconciliation as families and leaders paid tribute to those lost and acknowledged the resilience of survivors. Anthony Stephens…
Liberia’s President Boakai has pledged to commission a national war memorial for the victims of the civil wars and declared a National Day of Prayer as part of efforts to promote healing and unity, drawing both praise and cautious reactions from citizens and experts. Anthony Stephens reports in this social media Video. To read more…
Liberian experts say that while Liberia’s proposed war crimes courts will face significant security challenges in protecting staff, witnesses, and facilities, there is little risk that accused perpetrators themselves will ignite violence or destabilize peace as the country pursues justice and accountability. Anthony Stephens reports in this social media Video. To read more about this…
Liberia’s Office for the War and Economic Crimes Court has launched a nationwide outreach campaign to educate citizens about the proposed war crimes and anti-corruption courts, even as the government funding promised to support the effort has yet to arrive. Anthony Stephens reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click…
A new report urges a holistic strategy to address the rising drug crisis in the Mano River region, calling for the creation of a joint taskforce to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking across Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this…
After years of delays, construction of the long-awaited West Point Sea wall is finally set to begin later this year to protect coastal homes from erosion, even as plans will require the relocation of about 1,000 community members. Joyclyn Wea reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link:…
Conservationists are raising alarm after former eco-guards assigned to protect the Nimba Forest Reserve reportedly resumed hunting and farming activities inside the protected area, threatening wildlife, biodiversity, and years of conservation efforts. Jerome Saye reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-conservationists-raise-alarm-as-eco-guards-resume-hunting-in-nimba-reserve/ This story was a collaboration…
Many new mothers in Liberia are silently suffering from a debilitating postpartum condition that devastates families, even as they smile in public and struggle alone in private. Augusta Lafalay reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: Liberia: ‘I Smile in Public and Die Inside’; New Mothers Suffer…
Frustration is growing in Liberia as thousands are denied banking and other essential services due to a national ID enrollment backlog, while World Bank funding for more enrollment centers remains on hold because of government debt. Tetee Gebro reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/national-id-chaos-frustration-grows-as-banking-access-and-other-services-denied-amid-enrollment-backlog-world-bank-funding-for-more-centers-on-hold-because-of-government-debt/ This…
In rural Lofa County, where healthcare access remains limited, a local entrepreneur is stepping in to bridge the gap and bring essential health services closer to underserved communities. James Papy Kwabo Jr. and Peter Kollie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-as-rural-healthcare-struggles-one-lofa-entrepreneur-steps-up-to-bridge-the-gap/ This story was a…
Experts say Liberia’s recent seat on the UN Security Council could strengthen the country’s push for climate security, especially following a landmark ruling by the U.N. high court. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/experts-say-liberias-security-council-seat-could-strengthen-push-for-climate-security-as-u-n-high-court-issues-landmark-ruling/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives. Funding…
