Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency has begun a nationwide crackdown on noise pollution, targeting churches, mosques, bars, and entertainment centers that exceed legal sound limits. Backed by police and city authorities, the campaign includes fines and confiscation of loudspeakers, with officials stressing that noise pollution is not just a nuisance but a public health issue. Experts warn that enforcement alone won’t be enough—public awareness and education will be key to changing deeply rooted cultural practices around loud worship and nightlife.

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: Liberia: “The Noise Pollution Situation Is Not Under Control,” EPA Launches Crackdown as Experts Call for Public Awareness – FrontPage Africa Online

This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Investigating Liberia Project. Funding was provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The funder had no say in the story’s content.