Liberia: Contract 'End' Exposes Corruption Inside a Forestry Watchdog
Nevertheless, the Board terminated Kollie's contract, leading to a case now before the Ministry of Labor. The case, the FDA investigation, documents, recordings, and interviews The DayLight conducted shed light on corruption in the board and impunity in forestry. It was the grand finale of an internal struggle that would shed light on corruption inside the board and the culture of impunity in forestry. On an evening last March, Peters met Kollie at a bar in 72nd, Paynesville, while the FDA investigation proceeded. He appeared to reference the board's refusal to reinstate Kollie, defying the FDA, a decision that forestry actors had criticized.
Source:Daily Observer
February 17, 2026 16:02 UTC
Digital Mapping Key to Urbanization
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February 17, 2026 13:29 UTC
Massive Road Works Ongoing In Margibi District #5
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February 17, 2026 13:20 UTC
Gov’t Bans “National Fula Security” Amid Fears of Extremism Spillover
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Source:Daily Observer
February 17, 2026 13:04 UTC
HIAU Seeks to be a Center of Excellence
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February 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
LIS Director Cautiously Congratulates 55th Legislature
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Source:Daily Observer
February 17, 2026 12:39 UTC
Obaigbena, Nigeria’s Media Entrepreneur, Launches a Revolutionary Digital Platform
Africa’s estimated 1.4 billion people are largely consumers of media applications/platforms built mainly by the West and China. LekeeLekee is our answer – a platform that is fast, fair, and open, one that amplifies voices rather than extracting them,” Obaigbena, a journalist and media mogul, said in a statement on Monday, 16th February 2026. The choice of name for the new media platform could not have been a sheer coincidence. The launch “marks a significant milestone in the media group’s ongoing innovation drive and underscores its ambition to redefine digital engagement from an African perspective,” the statement said. A game-changing digital opportunity is up for the taking!
Source:GNN Liberia
February 17, 2026 11:50 UTC
Liberia Bans Militia Amid Fear of Extremism Spillover
Liberia Bans Militia Amid Fear of Extremism SpilloverLiberian authorities moved swiftly on Monday to ban a militia group established by migrant Fulanis residing in the country. Operating under the name National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL), the group's emergence has sparked public concern. The government's decision follows a viral video showing members assembled in coordinated formation. The footage ignited a heated debate on social media, with many questioning the legality of a single ethnic group performing security functions. In a strongly worded statement, the Ministry of Justice ordered the immediate cessation of all NFSL activities, declaring that no authorization had ever been granted for its establishment.
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February 17, 2026 11:43 UTC
LDEA’s Demolition Of Drug Ghettos
For many Liberians, the sudden emergence of a self-styled security outfit—especially one invoking a specific ethnic identity—touches a raw nerve. The video shows dozens of men standing in formation, wearing uniforms that closely resemble those of formal state security agencies. Community leaders warn that branding a security group with a single ethnic name risks deepening mistrust and fueling resentment among other communities. A group presenting itself as a “national” security body arguably crosses significant legal and constitutional lines. As the Ministry of Justice continues its review, pressure is mounting for the government to demonstrate full control over national security.
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February 17, 2026 10:55 UTC
Maternal Health Gains Amid Systemic Failures
By Amos HarrisReports of declining maternal deaths in several referral hospitals across Liberia have sparked a sense of cautious optimism among health authorities. According to official briefings from the Ministry of Health, maternal and newborn health outcomes have shown measurable improvement in various regions under the stewardship of Minister Dr. Louise Marpleh Kpoto. In Rivercess County, the Rivercess District Hospital has recorded zero maternal deaths since April 2025. A similar success story emerged from Sinoe County, where the F.J. Grante Memorial Hospital reported zero maternal deaths in January 2026. Despite these hospital-level gains, health experts warn that Liberia’s maternal health crisis remains unevenly distributed.
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February 17, 2026 10:42 UTC
Rasan Reports Record FY 2025 Results with 82% Revenue Growth to SAR 653 Million and Adjusted Net Income Nearly Tripling
The company successfully launched multiple new products during the year including Health Individual, Home, Protection & Savings, and Domestic Helper Contract insurance, reinforcing its commitment to platform expansion and product diversification. Strong Operating Leverage:Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 13.2 percentage points, demonstrating significant operating leverage as revenue grew 82% while operating expenses increased at a substantially lower rate. Adjusted net income margin reached 41.2%, up 14.8 percentage points, supported by the company’s capital-light model and higher investment returns. We delivered record results across every key metric, firmly establishing our position as the Kingdom’s leading insurtech and fintech platform,” said Moayad Alfallaj, Co-founder and CEO. “These results demonstrate the strength and scalability of our platform-driven model, converting strong top-line growth into exceptional profitability.
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February 17, 2026 10:22 UTC
Ohana Development Launches USD 4.1 Billion ‘Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana’ in Abu Dhabi
Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer, has officially launched ‘Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana,’ a USD 4.1 billion gated waterfront community on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi and Manchester City F.C.’s first branded residential project globally. During the event, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre announced the digitisation of Expressions of Interest and booking processes for off-plan purchases through its Madhmoun platform, introducing a new regulated framework in Abu Dhabi. Located on Yas Canal, adjacent to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the development sits within one of the capital’s most vibrant districts. At the project’s core is an integrated Manchester City Academy, with elite training and recovery facilities aligned with the club’s approach to player development. In his comments, Husein Salem, said: “The launch of Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana reflects our continued commitment to delivering landmark developments from our home base in Abu Dhabi.
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February 17, 2026 06:36 UTC
African Leaders Call for Sustainable Malaria Financing as Progress Stalls and Funding Crisis Deepens
The 2025 Africa Malaria Progress Report reveals 270.8 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths. The African Union Malaria Progress Report 2025, presented by President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana and Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), warns that without urgent action, the continent risks losing decades of hard-won gains against the disease. Today, African leaders are urging a renewed programme to close funding gaps, deploy next-generation tools, strengthen community health worker programmes, and build climate-resilient health systems. Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of African UnionNotes to Editors: The African Union Malaria Progress Report 2025 is available for download at: www.au.int and www.alma2030.orgAbout the Africa Malaria Progress Report:The Africa Malaria Progress Report is an annual publication prepared by the African Union Commission, African Leaders Malaria Alliance and RBM Partnership to End Malaria. About ALMA:Founded in 2009, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) is a ground-breaking coalition of African Heads of State and Government working across country and regional borders to achieve a malaria-free Africa by 2030. www.alma2030.orgMedia Inquiries:African Leaders Malaria Alliance: Thomas Davies | TDavies@alma2030.org | www.alma2030.orgAfrican Union Commission: Molalet Tsedeke | MolaletT@africa-union.org | www.au.intAfrican Media Agency: Leslie-Shamilda Segui | shamilda@africanmediaagency.com | https://africanmediaagency.com/newsroomThe post African Leaders Call for Sustainable Malaria Financing as Progress Stalls and Funding Crisis Deepens appeared first on African Media Agency.
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February 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
SCNL Berates FDA for Halting Foya Protected Area Process
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February 16, 2026 19:09 UTC
Three Internally Trafficked Minors Reunited With Family
February 16, 2025… The National Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce of Liberia, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has reunited three internally trafficked children with their parents in rural Liberia. The victims little Sarah Blakey, Josephine Bindah, and Bendu Sumo, were trafficked from Gokpalah Town, Bong County to Monrovia. The minors were allegedly taken to Monrovia under false promises of education and better opportunities by family members of their parents. Following intervention and investigation, the three victims were rescued and safely reunited with their families in Gokpalah Town on Friday, February 13, 2026. In “Some cases, the children are made to engage in dangerous ventures like street selling between moving cars to support their guardian and family while their children are in school.
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February 16, 2026 15:48 UTC