Liberia, July 16 -- The Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) has announced plans to conduct nationwide County Youth Elections on Saturday, September 26, describing the exercise as a landmark step toward decentralizing the organization and expanding youth participation in leadership across Liberia.

Making the announcement at a press conference in Monrovia Tuesday, July 14, FLY President Duku Jallah said the elections represent a new chapter for the Federation, aimed at transforming FLY from what many perceive as a Monrovia-centered institution into a truly national youth movement.

According to Mr. Jallah, the initiative is part of the organization's commitment to building a Federation that is "closer to the young people it exists to serve...