Liberia Land Wahala
New Narratives
Deep dive into the land issues causing wahala — or trouble — in Liberia. New Narratives journalists travel to communities across this West African country and bring back their stories. Top news reporters Anthony Stephens of Power FM/TV and Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa host this exploration of land, environment and climate concerns and conflicts. And they interview experts and authorities for answers.
Categories: News & Politics
Listen to the last episode:
LIBERIA’S COASTAL WETLANDS FORM A CRITICAL ECOSYSTEM BUT OUR FAST GROWING COASTAL POPULATION IS THREATENING THEM. IN THIS PROGRAM WE LEARN MORE ABOUT WETLANDS AND VISIT COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE ON THEM. WE LOOK AT THE KAILONDO GAS STATION AND ASK WHAT IS HOLDING UP AN EPA ORDER TO SHUT IT DOWN. BUT FIRST, ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES TO WETLANDS IS THE MOUTAINS OF GARBAGE AND SEWAGE FLOODING MONROVIA. IN SLUM COMMUNITIES PEOPLE ARE BATTLING INSECTS, RATS AND DISEASE. THE ISSUE P...
Previous episodes
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8 - Garbage and Sewage: Monrovia's People and Wetlands are SufferingThu, 31 Mar 2022
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7 - EXTRA: Full Interview with Jefferson Nyandibo, Liberia's Focal Point for the UN Framework on Climate ChangeTue, 01 Mar 2022
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6 - Can Liberians Save Their Forest? And Can Their Forest Save the World?Mon, 28 Feb 2022
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5 - PodcastEXTRA Full Interview with UNDP Resident Representative Stephen RodriguesThu, 03 Feb 2022
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4 - The Sea is ComingThu, 30 Dec 2021
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3 - Farmers Battle Climate ChangeMon, 20 Dec 2021
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2 - Plastic Pollution CrisisFri, 17 Dec 2021
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1 - Land Rights ConfusionTue, 30 Nov 2021
