Alternative Youth Radio-AYR

Alternative Youth Radio-AYR Based in Zorzor, Lofa County, Alternative Youth Radio (AYR) is Liberia’s first youth community radio.

Broadcasting 24/7 on 98.9 FM and online at ayrlib.com, AYR trains young journalists, promotes civic engagement, and supports rural development. Alternative Youth Radio (AYR) is Liberia’s first youth-led community radio station, headquartered in Zorzor, Lofa County. Since launching in June 2016, AYR has been a powerful voice for underserved youth, using radio broadcasting, digital media, and grassr

oots advocacy to educate, inform, and transform communities across rural Liberia. Broadcasting 24/7 on 98.9 FM and streaming worldwide at www.ayrlib.com, AYR reaches audiences across Lofa, Bong, Nimba, Gbarpolu Counties, and parts of neighbouring Guinea. AYR delivers high-impact programs on youth empowerment, civic engagement, girls’ rights, public health, local governance, education, and rural development. In 2024, AYR completed a state-of-the-art media complex—a milestone for youth-led innovation in Liberia. We are now building the country’s first rural, tuition-free School of Professional Journalism and Vocational Education, which will train over 25,000 young people in media, ethical leadership, and sustainable skills in the next ten years. AYR’s impact model is rooted in our theory of change:

“When rural youth are equipped with knowledge, skills, and platforms to express themselves, they become powerful changemakers who lead development in their own communities.”
To date, AYR has trained and mentored more than 50 young leaders in journalism, broadcasting, and civic leadership—including youth with disabilities—and provides daily volunteer opportunities for 30+ rural young people. We believe in inclusion, innovation, and investment in the potential of Liberia’s next generation. Follow this page to stay updated on our programs, success stories, advocacy work, and Liberia’s most inspiring youth-driven movement.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗨-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 €𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻The Ministry of Youth and Sports...
04/08/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗨-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 €𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has taken over the chairmanship of the Project Steering Committee of the European Union-funded Youth Rising Project, as Liberia moves to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET) opportunities for young people across the country.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports succeeds the Ministry of Education, which chaired the committee from January to July 2026. The transition comes as the six-year, €25 million project enters a new phase focused on expanding skills training, improving vocational institutions, and preparing young Liberians for employment opportunities.

The Youth Rising Project is funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in partnership with the Government of Liberia.

As the new chair of the Project Steering Committee, the Ministry of Youth and Sports will oversee coordination of the initiative and work with government institutions and development partners to ensure the project supports Liberia’s workforce development priorities.

Minister of Youth and Sports Hon. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah said the ministry will focus on strengthening youth employment opportunities, supporting entrepreneurship, improving the capacity of vocational institutions, and building stronger partnerships with the private sector.

A major activity under the project is expected to begin next month when nearly 100 Liberian TVET instructors and teacher candidates travel to countries including Kenya and Ghana for specialized training.

The instructors will receive international training designed to improve their technical and teaching skills before returning to Liberia to work in vocational institutions across all 15 counties. The government says the trained instructors will be placed on the national payroll to support their long-term retention within the public TVET system.

Minister Kruah described the upcoming training as an important step in improving Liberia’s vocational education system.

“The deployment of nearly 100 TVET teachers for international training is a defining moment for Liberia’s vocational education system. These professionals will return home equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to transform technical education and prepare thousands of young Liberians for meaningful employment,” Kruah said.

During its tenure as chair of the steering committee, the Ministry of Youth and Sports said it will prioritize several areas, including improving project coordination, supporting infrastructure development at Phase II TVET institutions, monitoring the deployment of trained instructors, expanding youth entrepreneurship programs, promoting inclusive and gender-responsive training opportunities, supporting the establishment of the Liberia TVET Commission, and strengthening collaboration between government and private sector partners.

The ministry also acknowledged the role of the Ministry of Education during its previous leadership of the committee and thanked the European Union, UNIDO, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Civil Service Agency, and other partners for their continued support.

With Liberia facing growing demand for skilled workers, the Youth Rising Project is expected to play a key role in expanding access to practical training and improving opportunities for young people seeking employment and entrepreneurship pathways.

The first group of TVET instructors is expected to begin international training next month, with their return anticipated to strengthen teaching capacity in vocational institutions nationwide.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Liberia

AN SOS CALL FROM ZORZOR,LOFA COUNTY
03/08/2026

AN SOS CALL FROM ZORZOR,LOFA COUNTY

Representative 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆A senior staff member ...
01/08/2026

Representative 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆

A senior staff member in the office of Lofa County Electoral District #5 Representative Augustine B. Chiewolo has claimed that the lawmaker’s electoral success was achieved without meaningful support from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai or the Unity Party.

Stephen Nimely made the assertion while defending Representative Chiewolo’s political record, arguing that the representative’s victories were driven by a well-established grassroots support base rather than national political backing.

According to Nimely, Chiewolo first demonstrated his electoral strength in the 2017 legislative election when he contested on the ticket of the All Liberian Party (ALP) and finished second despite what he described as the party’s unpopularity at the time.

He said the ALP was weakened by controversy surrounding its membership identification card initiative and claimed that Chiewolo personally financed campaign activities in many towns to sustain the party’s campaign.

Nimely further alleged that comments made by former Representative Moses Kollie during the 2017 campaign, including statements suggesting it was “time for the Lorma people” and the subsequent selection of another candidate, created additional political challenges for Chiewolo. Despite those circumstances, he said Chiewolo still finished second in the election.

Turning to the 2023 legislative race, Nimely argued that Chiewolo received little meaningful support from the Unity Party despite contesting on its ticket.

He alleged that local Unity Party officials in Zorzor failed to support the campaign and claimed that some of Chiewolo’s campaign banners were removed and discarded in a toilet.

Nimely also claimed that although Chiewolo was among the legislative candidates who featured President Boakai on campaign flyers and stickers, the President neither publicly recognized him nor raised his hand during a campaign visit to the district.

Despite what he described as the absence of meaningful support from both the President and local party officials, Nimely said Chiewolo increased his vote total from more than 5,000 votes in 2017 to more than 7,000 votes in the 2023 election.

To support his argument, Nimely compared Chiewolo’s reported vote totals with those of previous representatives. He claimed that former Representative Moses Kollie received more than 3,000 votes in 2005 and more than 4,000 votes in 2011, while former Representative Varney Howard received more than 6,000 votes in 2017 and about 5,000 votes in 2023.

Based on those figures, Nimely argued that Chiewolo remains the only recent politician to consistently attract strong electoral support across both Zorzor and Salayea administrative districts.

He also dismissed suggestions that Chiewolo’s political success is primarily tied to the influence of the Deputy Speaker, arguing instead that the representative has built an independent political base over successive election cycles.

The allegations concerning the level of support provided by the Unity Party, President Boakai’s campaign activities in District #5, and the reported handling of campaign materials could not be independently verified at the time of publication. Neither the Unity Party nor the Office of the President had publicly responded to the claims as of press time.

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐒$𝟑𝟔𝟏,𝟏𝟓𝟏 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫Liberia has regain...
31/07/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐒$𝟑𝟔𝟏,𝟏𝟓𝟏 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫

Liberia has regained its full participation and voting rights within the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) after the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) secured a waiver of historical arrears totaling US$361,151.36 accumulated between 1982 and 2000.

The waiver was granted during the 7th Ordinary Session of the ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries held in Abuja, Nigeria, from July 22–25, 2026, where Liberia also fulfilled its current financial obligations to the continental telecommunications body by paying US$131,748.

The restoration of Liberia’s financial standing with the ATU allows the country to actively participate in the affairs of the organization, including policy discussions and decisions shaping Africa’s telecommunications and digital development agenda.

LTA Chairman Clarence K. Massaquoi led Liberia’s delegation to the conference, which brought together representatives from 52 ATU member states to deliberate on key issues, including telecommunications governance, financial reforms, cybersecurity, connectivity expansion, and digital inclusion.

During the conference, Liberia joined other member states in adopting the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, a commitment aimed at expanding affordable internet access, improving digital literacy, and reducing the digital divide affecting underserved populations across the continent.

The LTA said Liberia’s participation in the conference reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s telecommunications sector through international partnerships, regulatory reforms, and increased investment in digital infrastructure.

The authority added that renewed engagement with the ATU will provide opportunities for Liberia to contribute to continental telecommunications policies while benefiting from regional cooperation and initiatives designed to advance digital transformation.

coach sports light 🚨 Johnson Flomo Maintains Impressive Record with Zorzor DistrictZorzor District head coach Johnson Fl...
29/07/2026

coach sports light 🚨

Johnson Flomo Maintains Impressive Record with Zorzor District

Zorzor District head coach Johnson Flomo continues to impress since taking charge of the team less than two years ago.

The License D coach led the district to a runners-up finish in the Lofa County District League, producing both the tournament's MVP and top scorer.

He recently guided Zorzor District to a 4-0 victory over Yomou of Guinea and has lost only one match since his appointment.

Coach Flomo also led Lofa United FC to the Zorzor Third Division title and qualification for the National Third Division Playoffs.

Coach Spotlight: by Benjamin S Lablah George ReevesIn just three years of coaching, George Reeves of Voinjama City FC ha...
29/07/2026

Coach Spotlight: by Benjamin S Lablah

George Reeves

In just three years of coaching, George Reeves of Voinjama City FC has established himself as one of Lofa rising football coaches.

He won the Golden Kids U-15 and U-17 titles with Koijee Football Academy and guided the club to the 2024/2025 LFA Fourth Division championship, earning promotion to the Third Division.

In 2025, Reeves led Voinjama City FC to the LFA Voinjama Sub-Committee League and Lofa 3rd Division League Regional Playoffs titles, helping the club qualify for the National Playoffs for the first time in five years.

He also guided the Voinjama District Team to the semifinals of the 2025 District League.

A young coach with a winning mentality, George Reeves continues to make a strong impact on Liberian football.

Vacation Job Program Begins in Zorzor, Lofa county.By Benjamin S Lablah Zorzor, Lofa County – Beneficiaries of the Minis...
29/07/2026

Vacation Job Program Begins in Zorzor, Lofa county.

By Benjamin S Lablah
Zorzor, Lofa County – Beneficiaries of the Ministry of Youth and Sports' Vacation Job Program, implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, have begun work in Zorzor City as part of the government's youth employment initiative.

WADI Talented Kids Academy Begins Talent Identification in Lofa(Benjamin S Lablah)Zorzor, Lofa County – WADI Talented Ki...
29/07/2026

WADI Talented Kids Academy Begins Talent Identification in Lofa

(Benjamin S Lablah)

Zorzor, Lofa County – WADI Talented Kids Academy has launched its nationwide talent identification exercise in Zorzor District.

Dozens of young footballers turned out for the screening at the Zorzor Central High sports pitch, with 17 players selected to face the Zorzor District Team this evening as the assessment continues.

The free two-day exercise, aimed at discovering young football talent, runs from July 29–30 at the Zorzor Central High sports pitch.

This Evening's Test MatchWADI Talented Kids vs Zorzor District Team🕓 Time: 4:00 PM📍 Venue: Zorzor Central High Sports Pi...
29/07/2026

This Evening's Test Match

WADI Talented Kids vs Zorzor District Team
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Zorzor Central High Sports Pitch

Part of WADI Academy's nationwide talent identification program.

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𝗚𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗚𝗔–𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗; 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 "𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡"By Benjamin S Lablah SALAYEA, Lofa ...
28/07/2026

𝗚𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗚𝗔–𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗; 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 "𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡"

By Benjamin S Lablah

SALAYEA, Lofa County – Public Works Minister Roland Layfette Giddings says the nearly ten-year delay in completing the Gbarnga–Salayea Road should never be repeated.

Speaking during the dedication of the 81-kilometer road in Bryan's Town, Minister Giddings described the project as a symbol of resilience and partnership, despite taking almost a decade to complete instead of the planned three years.

He announced that the government has signed a Public-Private Partnership concession to pave the Voinjama–Foya–Mendikorma corridor as part of efforts to expand Liberia's paved road network to the borders with Sierra Leone and Guinea.

Minister Giddings thanked BADEA, the Kuwait Fund, the OPEC Fund, and the Saudi Fund for their continued support, saying the successful completion of the project demonstrates the impact of strong international partnerships and sustained government commitment.

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