Author: Patience M Jones

Paynesville – The Rights Defenders of Liberia (RIDEL) has strongly condemned the violent response by the Liberia National Police (LNP) to a peaceful student protest in Monrovia on March 27.

Paynesville – In a unified display of solidarity, Liberia has strengthened its resolve to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) as government officials, healthcare practitioners, and civil society representatives convened to commemorate World TB Day. The event took place at Paynesville City Hall on Monday, March 24, 2025, highlighting the nation’s collective effort to combat this pervasive health challenge.

Monrovia – The Center for Democratic Governance convened a significant conference on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Corina Hotel, bringing together various partners and donors to discuss pressing issues impacting Liberia. The event focused on the findings of the Afrobarometer Round 10 survey, which examined key areas such as climate change, economic conditions, migration, and international relations, all through the lens of Liberians’ perspectives on their future.

Monrovia – In a major step toward advancing gender equality and economic empowerment, Plan International has launched the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), a three-year initiative aimed at transforming social norms and improving livelihoods for women in six counties across Liberia.

Monrovia – In a significant move to improve the welfare of refugees, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 144, a new policy aimed at enhancing refugee support in Liberia. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) headquarters in Tarr Town on March 4, 2025.

Margibi – On the night of February 22, 2025, Dolo Town was rocked by a heartbreaking series of events that left the community in deep mourning. A local health center was engulfed in flames just hours after a devastating suicide incident claimed the life of a 19-year-old resident, identified as Isaac Sackie.

Monrovia – Plan International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Liberian government to launch a transformative $18.6 million initiative aimed at empowering women and girls across the country. The agreement was formalized on February 19, 2025, at Plan International’s headquarters in Congo Town, Monrovia, through the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.

Monrovia – Civic leaders gathered at the Corina Hotel in Sinkor on February 20, 2025, for a conference organized by the Center for Democratic Governance to discuss the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia.

Montserrado – A somber atmosphere has enveloped the Day Break Mouth Open community following the tragic death of 22-year-old Masalan Konneh, who was fatally stabbed late Monday evening on the 17 of February 2025 by 15-year-old Sayon Kromah.

Monrovia – In a significant move to strengthen the role of media institutions in the global pursuit of sustainable development, the United Nations convened a one-day stakeholder consultation aimed at shaping the UN Cooperation Framework for Media Institutions. The event brought together various stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities faced by the media sector in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.