“We also call on the donor community to provide more to the LLA and our partners to ensure the implementation of the Land Rights Act.”Liberia signed the Land Rights Act into law in 2018. The law fully recognizes customary land and guarantees women’s right to land, among other things. Manobah also rued the number of land cases the LLA is resolving and the ones in court. “I will prefer if we have a money or support to have a fast-track court for dispute resolution,” Manobah said. “Customary land rights of rural Liberians are promoted and protected.

Source: Front Page Africa December 22, 2020 12:45 UTC