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Monrovia, Liberia; March 31, 2026: The European Union–funded Leh Go Green project has conducted a gender training workshop designed to empower women, youth, and marginalized groups in sustainable forest management across five counties. Held in Bopolu and Zwedru, the training underscores the project’s commitment to integrating gender equality into natural resource governance and community livelihoods. The Leh Go Green project focused on strengthening forest-based livelihoods and sustainable management in the Gola and Grebo-Krahn landscapes, recognizes women, youth, and vulnerable groups as crucial stakeholders. Our goal is to equip community members with the tools to not only identify these gaps but actively dismantle them, ensuring that forest management benefits are shared equitably,” said Chrystal-Angel Wardlow, Gender Specialist for the Leh Go Green project. The workshop convened 26 participants, including women and men forest users, youth representatives, and Community Forest Management Body (CFMB) members from Lofa, Grand Gedeh, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, and River Gee Counties.
This is African science, conducted by African researchers, addressing an African challenge.”While gene drive technology has generated significant interest, it has also raised important questions. Gene drive mosquitoes are being researched in controlled laboratory settings in Europe and the United States. Gene drive research follows international and national regulations, ethical review processes, and international guidance. At present, all gene drive research takes place in controlled conditions in the lab. Follow Target Malaria Uganda on FacebookThe post Common questions about gene drive, answered appeared first on African Media Agency.
BRAND AFRICA WEEK — ADDIS ABABA, 22–26 MAY 2026The inaugural ACMO100 honourees will be celebrated at Brand Africa Week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — the historical capital of the continent — in the week of Africa Day. Brand Africa Week 2026 will bring together the ACMO100 Celebration, the unveiling of the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands® and the Brand Africa Dialogue — planned to be the most impactful convening of continental CMOs in Africa’s history. Since 2011, its flagship initiative, the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands®, has tracked brand performance, consumer perception and brand equity across the continent – providing the most authoritative pan-African brand intelligence. www.mipad.orgABOUT AFRICAN MEDIA AGENCYAfrican Media Agency (AMA) is the trusted pan-African communications agency helping organisations connect with African audiences. www.africanmediaagency.comMEDIA CONTACTLebogang Serapelwane | Brand Africa | E: lebogang@brandleadership.comEloïne Barry | African Media Agency | E: eloine@africanmediaagency.comwww.brand.africaThe post Brand Africa announces the inaugural Africa CMO 100 appeared first on African Media Agency.
By Amos HarrisA major seizure by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) at the Bo-Waterside Port of Entry has once again exposed the scale of suspected illicit trafficking activities passing through Liberian borders. The incident has raised troubling questions regarding enforcement gaps, institutional capacity, and the escalating threat that narcotics pose to national security. According to LDEA authorities, the search led to the discovery of two packs of Tapentadol Tramadol, an opioid-based substance frequently associated with drug abuse across West Africa. The Bo-Waterside seizure is not an isolated event; it follows a recent operation by the same LDEA team that resulted in the confiscation of illicit drugs and an additional USD $150,000 in cash. While the LDEA has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight, many believe a more holistic approach is required.
At the center of the growing controversy is Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Liberia Limited, which has come under intense public scrutiny amid mounting frustration from unpaid workers. For days, public anger has been directed at the financial institution, with many citizens questioning its role in the disruption of salary payments. This erosion of trust reflects a broader frustration with a financial system that appears increasingly unreliable. The situation has triggered renewed scrutiny over government revenue flows, expenditure controls, and the overall integrity of Liberia’s payroll system. This contradiction suggests a troubling breakdown in communication between key financial institutions and points toward potential governance challenges that extend beyond the immediate payment crisis.
By Amos HarrisThe Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) has received a significant boost to its operational strength following the donation of firefighting equipment valued at over half a million United States dollars. The contribution, made by a United States-based International Training Group, marks a major step forward in Liberia’s ongoing drive to enhance emergency response systems and safeguard lives and property across the country. The donated items include a comprehensive range of firefighting and emergency response tools designed to enhance operational efficiency. Speaker Koon commended the International Training Group for its sustained partnership and assured that the Legislature remains dedicated to enacting policies and allocating resources to strengthen national emergency response institutions. The International Training Group revealed that this represents their second major contribution to the LNFS, signaling a long-term commitment.
Should the witnesses provide the full scope of requested records, the court would examine original instruments featuring official bank endorsements, authorization trails, and verified signatures. In legal terms, original documents hold significantly higher evidentiary weight than photocopies. Procedural Chain of Command: A transparent administrative trail showing how these specific transactions were processed. A transparent administrative trail showing how these specific transactions were processed. If the prosecution successfully introduces original documents that place the defendants at the heart of the transaction trail, the defense will face an uphill battle.
Benin Republic has expressed appreciation to ECOWAS for a donation of 150,000 US dollars to support the country’s presidential election on 12 April 2026. The cheque was presented to officials of the Benin Ministry of the Interior as part of assistance to Member States holding elections, under the provisions of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. Mr Serigne Ka, Acting Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Assistance Division (EAD), who led the delegation to the meeting, briefed the Permanent Secretary on the Mission’s objectives. According to the Permanent Secretary, the National Guard and the military would only be involved where necessary, depending on the seriousness of the situation. The meeting with the Interior Ministry officials is part of the LTEOM’s ongoing confidence-building consultations with Benin political stakeholders toward ensuring a credible election and consolidating democratic principles for regional peace and stability.
In the first decade of its involvement in election observation, the OAU did not see an election that it did not agree with. These were: the Democratic Party of Nigeria (DPN); United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP); National Centre Party of Nigeria (NCPN); Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM); and the Congress for National Consensus (CNC). These require the existence of independent election management bodies to manage the elections, such as Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Regular courts oversee pre-election litigation but only election petition tribunals can adjudicate on disputes over the outcome of an election. It will be surprising if this is not deployed to block competitive candidates from the presidential election in January 2027.
Jeety’s proposal seeks to reverse that narrative through his company, Jeety Rubber LLC. The businessman is spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at establishing Liberia’s first-ever tire manufacturing industry. By strengthening local demand for raw rubber, the initiative is expected to improve farm-gate prices and provide more stable income for rural producers. If realized, the production of Liberia’s first locally made tires would serve as a powerful symbol of national pride and self-sufficiency. As the countdown to 2028 begins, the progress of Jeety Rubber LLC will be closely watched.
The session brought together government institutions, community leaders, conservation experts, and development partners to ensure the project’s interventions reflect accurate and locally endorsed data. “Accurate data is the bedrock of effective conservation and sustainable development and a commitment to accountability and shared ownership,” said Salimatu Gilayeneh, Inclusive Green Growth Pillar Team Lead at UNDP. Gilayeneh noted that validating these baseline studies with the people and institutions who know these landscapes best ensures that interventions are scientifically grounded and rooted in local realities. Setting the Stage for ImpactOnce finalized, the baseline reports will play a pivotal role in shaping the project’s next steps. The validated baseline studies will guide evidence-based planning, implementation, and monitoring of these activities.
The ceremony brought together students, faculty, and community members in a show of appreciation for his continued support toward educational growth in the district. He noted that such recognition strengthens his resolve to continue contributing to the development of young people and the advancement of education in the county. They noted that his contributions have helped to inspire many students to take their education seriously and strive for excellence. The Students Council President also delivered a heartfelt tribute, describing Thompson as a role model whose work continues to impact the lives of students across the district. The student leader added that the council decided to honor Thompson because of his consistent presence and willingness to engage with students, offering guidance and encouragement whenever needed.
Monrovia — The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education (MOE), has officially launched the 2025/2026 Annual School Census, a nationwide initiative aimed at improving education planning and delivery across the country. Unlike previous years, Deputy Minister Parker disclosed this year’s census adopts a school-based data collection approach. School principals and registrars have been trained by central ministry staff to gather information directly at their respective institutions. The Ministry of Education has called on school administrators, community member and local education authorities to fully cooperate throughout the exercise to ensure its success. Among other things, the Deputy Minister added that findings from the census will serve as a foundation for building a more equitable, accountable, and data-driven education system in Liberia.
