Villagers in Lofa last week became the first Liberians to host a court prosecuting war crimes that allegedly happened in their communities.
Now Breadwinners, Ex-Rebels in Liberia and Sierra Leone Work in Mines They Ran
As a commander of the Small Boy Unit —a brigade of child-soldiers of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia — Emmanuel Gaye guarded civilians his adult commanders captured on a goldmine in River Cess. He monitored their movement and activities. Nearly 18 years after the war, the 36-year-old has returned to the mines. But this time, he’s a civilian – a husband and father of two.
Wellington Geevon Smith Wins River Cess Senatorial Seat
The National Elections Commission’s River Cess office has announced a winner in the county’s Special Senatorial Election.
Two Shot Over Land Dispute in River Cess
A long-standing dispute over land that is the focus of mining and forestry interests erupted into violence early Friday morning, leaving two men shot and the village of Jay in Central C Administrative District burned.
Illicit Miners Bribe Local Officials to Mine in River Cess
River Cess officials have received L$650,000 (US$3,250) in bribes and gratuities from illegal miners operating in the south-central county. The situation is a typical example of how local and county officials meddle in mining administration—a major challenge in the mining sector for decades.
River Cess’ Business Community Warns of Negative Impact of COVID-19
River Cess is experiencing one of its worst economic periods since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in Liberia. Small businesses are struggling as a surge in new cases is creating uncertainty.
River Cess Has Three Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Barely two weeks after River Cess recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 case, the county health officer has announced three additional cases.
River Cess Registers First Confirmed COVID-19 Case
After going without a confirmed COVID-19 case for months, River Cess has registered its first case. A now-deceased 21-year-old woman tested positive of the Coronavirus.