Liberia: Democracy in Focus
Democracy in Focus is a new program from New Narratives and Front Page Africa looking at Liberia's governance and democracy. It's a collaboration with reporters from some of Liberia's leading newsrooms in the New Narratives program. Funding is provided by the Swedish embassy in Liberia and the American Jewish World Service. The funders had no say in the program's content.
Liberia: Democracy in Focus
Protestors Demand Action on Drug Crisis, AID Cuts Hit Entire Economy, Seawall For West Point Set to Begin, and Expert Warns War Crimes Court Security Must Start Now
Coming up in this episode.
The country’s drug crisis takes center stage. Citizens march on the capitol demanding action as vigilantes destroy drug dens.
The massive cuts to us aid being felt across economy. From street sellers to medium sized businesses the loss of business is hurting.
After years of delay a seawall meant to save thousands of homes from being swallowed by the sea in West Point is finally set to begin.
As the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court begins an outreach campaign one expert says security needs to be taken seriously.
Welcome to our program looking at the state of Liberian democracy. It’s a collaboration with FrontPage Africa with reporting from journalists in the new narratives program.
Funding for this podcast comes from the Swedish embassy in Liberia and the American Jewish World Service. See more of our collaborations with media in West Africa at www.newnarratives.org
