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A Range of Security Challenges Will Face War Crimes Courts But Experts Say Accused Perpetrators Are Not Among Them

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…

Anthony Stephens
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Conservationists Raise Alarm as “Eco-guards” Resume Hunting in Nimba Reserve

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…

Jerome Saye
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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

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…

Tetee Gebro and Joyclyn Wea
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As Rural Healthcare Struggles, One Lofa Entrepreneur Steps Up to Bridge the Gap

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…

James Papy Kwabo Jr. and Peter Kollie
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Experts Say Liberia’s Security Council Seat Could Strengthen Push for Climate Security, as U.N. High Court Issues Landmark Ruling

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…

Aria Deemie
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Weekend Surges Threaten Sinkor Properties as Coastal Erosion Crisis Deepens

Weekend surges are increasingly threatening homes and properties in Sinkor as coastal erosion worsens along Liberia’s shoreline. Joyclyn Wea reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-weekend-surges-threaten-sinkor-properties-as-coastal-erosion-crisis-deepens/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the “Investigating Liberia” project. The Swedish Embassy provided funding,…

Joyclyn Wea
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We’re Failing a Generation,” Experts Say President Boakai’s Drug War Lacks Urgency as Generation Slips Through the Cracks

Experts warn that President Boakai’s anti-drug efforts are lacking urgency, saying Liberia is failing a generation as young people slip through the cracks amid the growing drug crisis. Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-were-failing-a-generation-experts-say-president-boakais-drug-war-lacks-urgency-as-generation-slips-through-the-cracks/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives…

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon
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As “Lifestyle” Diseases Surge, Ganta Hospital Leads Fight Against Diabetes

Ganta Hospital is leading the fight against diabetes as lifestyle diseases surge across Liberia, highlighting the urgent need for strengthened healthcare responses. Tetee Gebro reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/2016news/liberia-as-lifestyle-diseases-surge-ganta-hospital-leads-fight-against-diabetes/ This story was produced in collaboration with New Narratives. Funding was provided by the Swedish…

Tetee Gebro
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“We Have No Choice”: As Farms Fail, Rural Dwellers Turn to Charcoal Production in Renewed Threat to Liberia’s Forests and Global Climate Commitments

Rural Liberians are turning to charcoal production as farms fail, posing a renewed threat to Liberia’s forests and the country’s climate commitments. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/we-have-no-choice-as-farms-fail-rural-dwellers-turn-to-charcoal-production-in-renewed-threat-to-liberias-forests-and-global-climate-commitments/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives. Funding was provided by the American Jewish…

Aria Deemie
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Liberia’s New Tourism Authority Wants a Piece of West Africa’s Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism Sector But Challenges Abound

Liberia’s new tourism authority aims to tap into West Africa’s multi-billion-dollar tourism sector, even as it faces significant challenges in infrastructure, investment, and industry readiness. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberias-new-tourism-authority-wants-a-piece-of-west-africas-multi-billion-dollar-tourism-sector-but-challenges-abound/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives. Funding was provided by…

Aria Deemie
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As Drug Crisis Grows Medical Experts Demand Amateur Rehabilitation Centers Be Shut Down As Desperate Families Drain Savings on Treatment That Fails to Deliver

Medical experts are calling for the closure of amateur drug rehabilitation centers as Liberia’s drug crisis worsens and desperate families drain their savings on ineffective treatment. Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-as-drug-crisis-grows-medical-experts-demand-amateur-rehabilitation-centers-be-shut-down-as-desperate-families-drain-savings-on-treatment-that-fails-to-deliver/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part…

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon
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A Proposed U.S. Remittance Tax Could Hit Liberian Families Hard

A proposed U.S. remittance tax could make it more expensive for Liberians abroad to send money home, potentially putting added financial pressure on families in Liberia who rely on remittances for basic needs. Aria Deemie reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/a-proposed-u-s-remittance-tax-could-hit-liberian-families-hard/ This story was a…

Aria Deemie
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Liberia Unveils Emissions Reduction Plan: Targets 44 percent Cut by 2030

Liberia has unveiled a new emissions reduction plan that aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 44 percent by 2030 as part of its climate commitments. Joyclyn Wea reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-unveils-emissions-reduction-plan-targets-44-percent-cut-by-2030/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of…

Joyclyn Wea
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U.S. Aid Cuts Leave Thousands Without Promised Clean Water, Prompting NGO Intervention

U.S. aid cuts have left thousands of Liberians without promised clean water access, prompting local and international NGOs to step in to fill the gap. Grace Joshua reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-u-s-aid-cuts-leave-thousands-without-promised-clean-water-prompting-ngo-intervention/ This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the…

Grace Joshua
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Cost and Lack of Awareness Leave Millions With Poor Vision Limiting Children’s Education and Endangering Lives

Millions of Liberians suffer from poor vision that limits children’s education and endangers lives, as high costs and lack of awareness leave eye care out of reach for many. Fatu Kamara reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-cost-and-lack-of-awareness-leave-millions-with-poor-vision-limiting-childrens-education-and-endangering-lives/ This report is a collaboration with New Narratives…

Fatu Kamara
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Victims of LURD Rebel General ‘K1’ Say Five-Year U.S. Sentence Is an Insult to His Heinous Crimes and Demand He Is Tried in War Crimes Court

Victims of LURD rebel general “K1” say his five-year U.S. sentence is an insult to the severity of his crimes and are calling for him to be tried in Liberia’s war crimes court. Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-victims-of-lurd-rebel-general-k1-say-five-year-u-s-sentence-is-an-insult-to-his-heinous-crimes-and-demand-he-is-tried-in-war-crimes-court/ This story was…

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon
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