The Impact Of Illegal Mining In Africa And How ToMonday, November 18, 2024
Illegal mining, often called galamsey in Ghana, is a pervasive issue across Africa. This practice involves the extraction of minerals without legal authorization, and it has far-reaching consequences for the continent. Environmental Impact Illegal mining leads to severe environmental de ...
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Liberian Law Enforcement Officers Arrest, Beat Journalist Kasselee SumoSaturday, March 30, 2024
Abuja, March 29, 2024 mdash;Liberian authorities should investigate the law enforcement officers who tear-gassed and beat to unconsciousness journalist Kesselee Sumo, and drop all legal proceedings against the talk show host, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. Two officers with the ... |
Liberia’s Frontpageafrica Summoned To Defend Bribery Report Or Face Contempt OfTuesday, June 13, 2023
Abuja, June 12, 2023 mdash;Liberian authorities should ensure that journalists are able to cover court cases without fear that they will be forced to expose their sources, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. In a summons dated May 31, which CPJ reviewed, Judge Blamo Dixon of Crimina ... |
Youth Rising Project Offering Courses In Carpentry To Revitalize SectorFriday, June 9, 2023
Following years of civil war that devastated Liberia 39;s education system, a new initiative is revitalizing the country 39;s carpentry schools. The Youth Rising project - supported by the European Union and Government of Sweden and implemented by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNI ... |
Police Threaten To Shoot 2 Journalists Covering Liberia ElectionsTuesday, July 12, 2022
Abuja, July 11, 2022 ndash; Liberian authorities should investigate and hold to account the two police officers responsible for threatening journalists Emmanuel Kollie and Amos P. Korzawu and assaulting Kollie, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On the evening of June 29, two poli ... |
CPJ Calls For Investigation Of Fire At Liberia’s Radio KintomaTuesday, May 10, 2022
Abuja, May 9, 2022 mdash; Liberian authorities should investigate the recent fire at Radio Kintoma FM to determine if it was an arson attack and make the findings public, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. At about 4 a.m. on April 23, neighbors of the Radio Kintoma rsquo;s station ... |
Liberia’s Vice-president Lauds Women’s Role In Mitigating Impact Of Climate ChanSaturday, May 7, 2022
Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor says women are key to building a peaceful and sustainable climate-resilient Africa. ldquo;Until the world shifts to a position of true gender equality, women will remain the most negatively affected at all levels hellip;unable to use their collective strength in he ... |
Liberian Journalist Aryee Davis Threatened, Harassed Online Over Reporting On AlThursday, July 1, 2021
Abuja, July 1, 2021 ndash; Liberian authorities should investigate the threats received by journalist Aryee Davis and ensure that she can work safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. In mid-June, a Facebook user named ldquo;Gedeh Eagleeyes rdquo; sent multiple threatening messa ... |
Mayor Koijee Succumbs Foya District to President WeahTuesday, June 8, 2021
(Foya, Lofa County): In less than a day after President George Manneh Weah arrived to a rousing welcome in Salayea, the town that borders Lofa County with Bong County, than to Zorzor, Fissibu, Voinjama, Barkedu, Quardu Gboni, Kolahun, the efforts of Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee attracted ... |
Liberia's Vice President Jewel Taylor Calls For An African Industrial RevolutionSaturday, May 22, 2021
Jewel Cianeh Taylor is one of few women in top political leadership positions in Africa. In this interview with Africa Renewal rsquo;s Kingsley Ighobor, she discusses Liberia rsquo;s COVID-19 response, post-pandemic priorities, women rsquo;s empowerment in Africa, youth unemp ... |
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