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Monrovia- Liberia continues to grapple with entrenched gender-based violence (GBV), economic exclusion, and limited women’s participation in decision-making, challenges clearly articulated in the Government’s Aid Investment and Development (AAID) framework. By Jaheim T. [email protected]The high prevalence of sexual violence, harmful social norms, women’s economic dependency, and weak community-level prevention mechanisms remain persistent obstacles to inclusive peace and recovery. The project focused on strengthening women’s economic resilience and leadership as entry points for GBV prevention and social cohesion—an approach consistent with both the WPS agenda and Liberia’s national development priorities. This aligns directly with Liberia’s commitment under the AAID to promote women’s participation in governance and community decision-making as a pathway to sustainable peace. While long-term impact will depend on sustained investment and institutional support, the second-quarter results suggest that locally anchored women’s leadership initiatives can deliver measurable gains in resilience, prevention, and inclusion.
Monrovia- The Ministry of National Defense has reiterated its call for the immediate evacuation of all illegal occupants from Camp Ramrod Military Barracks, widely known as the 72nd Barracks. By Jaheim T. [email protected]In a statement issued, the Ministry emphasized: “The Ministry encourages civilians who are currently within and around the barracks unlawfully to respectfully but firmly evacuate the barracks within a period of fourteen (14) days as of Monday, January 19, 2026.”Assistant Minister for Public Affairs, Oscar F. Mulbah said, “The 72nd Military Barracks and all other restricted military zones are not designated for civilian residence or activities. Continued presence may place civilians at risk and interfere with essential operations.”Authorities disclosed that during the voluntary evacuation period, the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Engineering Battalion will begin erecting physical barricades to demarcate the property. The Ministry assured the public that “no personal belongings will be confiscated during the evacuation and that no action will be taken against those who comply promptly and peacefully.”Camp Ramrod has been occupied illegally since the Liberian Civil War, with repeated efforts to reclaim the property proving unsuccessful. The Ministry underscored the strategic importance of the barracks, stating: “Camp Ramrod Military Barracks, also referenced as the 72nd Barracks, is strategic to Liberia’s national security in providing rapid response to queer down any uprising/chaos that would require the deployment of the Armed Forces of Liberia on the northwestern flank of Monrovia.”It further revealed that of the thirty-seven (37) acres of land currently occupied, only thirteen (13) acres remain under AFL control, earmarked for renovations.
“The Court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction to conduct a stand-alone investigative exercise,” the Clar Hope Foundation stated. Foundation Argues “No Case, No Subpoena”The Clar Hope Foundation contends that, under Liberian law, a subpoena—whether to compel testimony or document production—can only be issued in aid of an existing judicial proceeding. Court Not an Investigative Body, Foundation SaysThe Foundation stressed that Criminal Court “A” lacks authority to conduct a “stand-alone investigative exercise,” emphasizing that courts are adjudicatory, not inquisitorial, bodies. “To our donors, partners, beneficiaries, and the Liberian public: The Clar Hope Foundation remains steadfast in uplifting vulnerable children and communities. Legal analysts say Criminal Court “A,” through Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie, will first decide whether it has jurisdiction to issue the subpoena.
By: Christopher C.Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email protected]The high-profile visit is being spearheaded by the National Steering Committee of the National County Sports Meet, in collaboration with the Liberia Tourism Authority (LTA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS). The initiative is part of a strategic effort by the Joseph Boakai administration to leverage global digital engagement to promote Liberian sports and youth culture. The fixture will feature Nimba County the newly crowned champions of the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet against a specially assembled “County Meet All-Stars” team. To symbolize national unity, the streamer will reportedly play one half of the match for the Nimba County Mountaineers and the second half for the County Meet All-Stars. “The event will inspire our young people while placing Liberia firmly on the global digital map.”Security and AttendanceWatkins, 21, has gained international fame for his high-energy and often unpredictable online persona.
Monrovia – The Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) over the weekend officially endorsed two high-ranking officials to lead its Secretariat and technical wing during the body’s 2025 General Assembly. Mr. Tukpah previously served as Assistant Secretary General under the late Frederick J.A. Pratt, while Mr. Mawenh brings experience from his tenure as the International Representative and Advisor to the LNOC. He noted that while the LNOC facilitated only one technical course for coaches of the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) in 2025, the agenda for 2026 is significantly more ambitious. For the current year, the LNOC plans to host four technical courses targeting coaches from the Liberia Volleyball Federation (LVF), Liberia Taekwondo Federation (LTF), Liberia Tennis Association (LTA), and the Liberia National Handball Association (LNHA).
MONROVIA – Liberia’s men’s national football team, the Lone Star, has recorded a modest but notable rise in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Monday, January 19, 2026. This upward movement follows a string of positive results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers held late last year. The rise saw the West African nation leapfrog several regional competitors, including Ethiopia, Botswana, Chad, and Mauritius. The FIFA Men’s World Ranking evaluates national teams based on a points-based system that considers match results, the importance of the competition, and the strength of the opponent. The next edition of the FIFA Men’s World Ranking is scheduled for release on April 1, 2026.
Margibi County – The once-prestigious Booker Washington Institute (BWI), long regarded as Liberia’s model center of excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), is today a shadow of its former self. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey, [email protected]The Booker Washington Institute, a public post-secondary institution located in Kakata, Margibi County, was founded in 1929 as the Booker Washington Agricultural and Industrial Institute. Administration SilentEfforts by FrontPage Africa to obtain a comment from Dr. Nancy T. Freeman, Principal of the Booker Washington Institute (BWI), were unsuccessful. BWI has been under heightened scrutiny from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, who in 2025 dissolved the boards of the Booker Washington Institute, the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), and William V.S. Meanwhile, in January this year, President Boakai reappointed the remaining members of the Booker Washington Institute Board to enable them to complete their unexpired terms.
