Monrovia, April 9 -- Liberia's Ambassador to Japan, Edward Appleton, has raised alarm over the marginalization of women in Maryland County, expressing concerns that women are being sidelined in key areas such as employment, education, business, and political participation.

By: Peter P. Toe, Jr., contributing writer

Ambassador Appleton made these remarks during a visit to Pleebo City Hall, part of his ongoing "Thank You Tour" to express gratitude to Marylanders who supported his 2023 presidential bid. Appleton, originally from Harper Fish Town in Maryland County, ran as the Standard Bearer of the Grassroots Development Party and placed third in the election.

During his address to residents and local authorities, Appleton emphasized th...