
Liberia: The farmer defending his land against a palm plantation
14 February 2023
In the last 13 years, a 47-year-old Liberian farmer has been embroiled in a battle with the company over his farmland. It has placed him behind bars three times. However, he still owns the land.

The unaccountability of Liberia’s polluting miners
25 January 2023
In response to allegations of companies polluting rivers, the Liberian government has conducted assessments, sometimes imposed fines, and re-affirmed its commitment to ensuring a clean and safe environment. However, its fines have always been lenient and insufficient to lead multi-million-dollar…

Deadline extended! Land Portal is hiring researchers (remote work)
6 December 2022
The Land Portal is hiring researchers with expertise on Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Mozambique, Ghana, and The Gambia.
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In 2018, the members of the 54th Legislature passed the long-awaited Land Rights Act that enacted the most progressive pro-community land reform law on the continent. It recognizes and protects customary land tenure and women’s rights to land.

Webinar Recap: The State of Land Data in Africa
4 July 2023
The State of Land Data: Transforming Africa Into a Powerhouse of the Future" took place on June 22 and featured five speakers. The event was organized by a team of organizations including the Land Portal Foundation, NELGA, GIZ and German Cooperation.

The Root of Inequality? Customary Tenure and Women’s Rights to Land in West Africa
This webinar discusses women's land rights under customary tenure