NN's Wade Williams with 2012 Dag Hammarskjold fellows at the UN headquarters in New York CityRead Watch Listen

NN’s Wade Williams at UN luncheon in New York City featuring Jeffrey Sachs

NN’s Wade Williams of FrontPage Africa speaks at a UN luncheon in New York City featuring Jeffrey Sachs during her Dag Hammarskjold fellowship. Hear speech here.  From Dag Hammarskjold Fund for Journalists release: 2012 Annual Luncheon JEFFREY SACHS HONORED BY … More

Student politician Sarta Bowah says government failures on water and sanitation force her to miss schoolRead Watch Listen

Liberia’s Education Crisis: Water & Sanitation Problems Driving Children From School

By Tecee Boley

Monrovia – Ah… O Say…! Ah… O Say…! (Battle Cry) We will make sure water and sanitation issues are addressed on this campus!”, Sarta S. Bawoh yells a battle cry as her followers answer, “say!” (Read original post here.)  Sarta, 18, … More

Women entrepreneurs are leading efforts to revitalize Liberia's economy.Read Watch Listen

Women Entrepreneurs Take Liberian Business to a New Level

By Tecee Boley

It is often said that the growth of a nation depends on the economy and the ability of its people to venture into the private sector.  Since the war, petty trading is fast becoming the main form of employment for … More

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf makes historic announcement of day devoted to the  elimination of female genital cuttingRead Watch Listen

NN Reporting Prompts Govt to Announce Elimination of Female Genital Cutting Day

In the wake of the international uproar prompted by death threats against NN Country Manager Mae Azango, the Liberian government has taken the unprecedented step of announcing February 6 will be “Intensifying Efforts for Elimination of Female Genital Cutting” Day. … More

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Rapists’ Nation? Rape Still Stalking Liberia’s Kids; 1 in 10 Victims Age 5 And Under

By Tecee Boley

“The boy is my neighbor’s son,” says the grandmother. “We eat and play together. They came to me begging I agreed not to go to court. That court thing can waste time and money. I just want my little girl … More