The Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) has emerged as a decisive force in reshaping forest governance, compelling state action, and amplifying community voices across Liberia’s natural resource sector. “In February 2025, community members and local officials in Nimba County arrested Burkinabé migrants accused of destroying forest land for cocoa farming, following an appearance by the Chief Officer of the Gbei-Gblor Community Forest on Forest Hour,” Kanneh recounted. Kanneh emphasized that LFMW’s media engagement has delivered tangible financial benefits to communities. Continued reporting and discussions on Forest Hour culminated in the arrest of 50 Burkinabé nationals in Konobo Community Forest for illegal logging. The organization has proven that media pressure, investigative rigor, and community voices can transform forest governance in Liberia — securing both national action and global spotlight.

Source: Front Page Africa February 04, 2026 15:10 UTC