VAHUN, Lofa County – Forest and wildlife are said to be under threat in Vahun District, near the Liberian-Sierra Leone borders. LFMW observed that most of the pitsawers in Vahun forest are Sierra Leonean nationals. Also authorities of Vahun District are said to be overwhelmed with mining activities taken place in Vahun. On Monday, July 19, 2021, the Town Chief of Vahun, Foday Konneh disclosed that mining activities in Vahun district is affecting the forest. After hours of inquiries, both parties through the Sierra Leonean authorities blamed the Town Chief of Bandoma in Sierra Leone for the incident.

Source: Front Page Africa September 20, 2021 06:38 UTC