Author: Mae Azango

BUU-YAO, Nimba – In Gbloulay, Buu-yao District 5, Nimba County, while lesson is ongoing, at the Wettkarmouah Faith Foundation of Academic Excellence, eighteen-year-old, Genevie Nanmen Gontoman, horridly rushes out of class to go and nurse her baby in the nursery at the same school she attends.

GBARTALA, Bong County — Twenty-Eight-year-old Mallah Dolo, a single mother of two, was reading education at the Cuttington University in Bong County, but was forced to become a University dropout and turned to a farmer, when her benefactor, former Bong County District five lawmaker, Edward Karfiah, did not win the last election.

Louisiana Township, Montserrado, four unarmed soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia, (AFL) were allegedly attacked by a gang of over 25 men, led by Ohmuru Sheriff alias DOC and his brother Sheriff alias (Dangoty), residents of Samukai Town, when they went to check on their property in the Township of Louisiana, Montserrado County.

Monrovia—Eyea’s Plates and Pour, a newly established restaurant launched by Liberian entrepreneur Madam Aren Kollie, has fallen victim to a burglary and subsequent fire disaster that has left the establishment in ruins.

Monrovia – Ten repentant sex-workers have received certificates in skills training, such as pastries, soap making and sewing. The program which brought together parents and well-wishers, was organized by Metro Harvest, Zogos weCare, and Madam Sheela Logan StarGurlz Empowerment and Counseling program, with partners United Nations, Gbowee Peace Foundation.

Monrovia – Defense Deputy Minister for Administration, Dr. Augustine T. Larmin on Liberia’s 177th Independence Day celebration, welcomed the Commander-in-chief (CIC) of the Armed Forces of Liberia and President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr to the Barclay Training Center (BTC) Military barracks in Monrovia for the Special Order of the Independence Day ceremony.

Monrovia – The African Women Summit (AWS), Liberia Chapter, officially launched its Liberian Chapter over the weekend with a fundraising dinner and the installation of officers at the Corina Hotel in Sinkor. The event attracted dignitaries, well-wishers, and supporters who contributed to the cause.

The Female Journalist Association of Liberia (FeJAL) recently launched her media monitoring Report to the public. The report which was done to determine the gender gap within the media landscape in Liberia, focused on Montserrado as a case study.

Monrovia – In a country where running a barbershop is traditionally seen as a male-only profession, Jartu Nabwe is breaking barriers. At just 23, she has chosen a path less traveled by women in Liberia, running a successful unisex salon called Ducor Barbing Unisex Salon on Ashmun Street.

Jlazon – Youths in Jlazon Light Community, located between Wakor and Israel Communities in the Mount Barclay belt, are climbing trees to get Lonestar Cell network, while older residents are hiking up hills to get a faint signal from the Fendell Tower to talk to family members and connect to the internet.