Top: The headquarters of the Forestry Development Authority in Whein Town, Paynesville. The DayLight/James Harding Giahyue
By Esau J. Farr
A logging company cut numerous trees outside...
Mobile money is transforming the gambling scene in Liberia, making it simpler for bettors to place wagers and manage their payments. With many people...
 On March 29, a distinguished crowd gathered at the University of Liberia’s Fendell campus to witness the official handover of its fisheries and aquaculture sciences department. Managed by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) with support from the World Bank, the state-of-the-art facility features 28 rooms.
In response to the growing concerns over chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, Liberia and Sierra Leone have embarked on a significant initiative to bolster their preparedness against potential nuclear risks.
Introduction: Liberia, a country rich in natural resources such as gold, iron ore, diamonds, timber, and oil, has long been a source of economic potential for both domestic and foreign interests. However, its extractive sector—once hoped to be a key driver of sustainable economic growth—has instead become a source of exploitation.
From the air, the Liberian Agricultural Co. rubber plantation spreads like a green carpet over an area twice the size of Chicago. On the ground, more than 4,000 workers toil amid rows of trees, cutting bark, tapping in spigots and collecting the latex that drips into cups and will ultimately be turned into tires in Europe and the US.
