Liberia: Elephant Invasion Destroys Crops in Grand Cape Mount, Raises Food Security Fears

LAAR TOWN, Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, May 15, 2026 — Residents of Laar Town in Porkpa District are raising alarm over growing food security concerns after a herd of elephants reportedly invaded community farmlands and destroyed large portions of crops, leaving several families facing serious economic hardship ahead of the rainy season.

Speaking about the incident, affected farmers and community leaders said the overnight invasion severely damaged cassava, plantain, rice, and other…