Liberia

Country Liberia
Capital Monrovia
Continent Africa
Currency Liberian dollar(LRD)
Languages English

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Introduction

Settlement of freed slaves from the US in what is today Liberia began in 1822; by 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. William TUBMAN, president from 1944-71, did much to promote foreign investment and to bridge the economic, social, and political gaps between the descendents of the original settlers and the inhabitants of the interior. In 1980, a military coup led by Samuel DOE ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule. In December 1989, Charles TAYLOR launched a rebellion against DOE's regime that led to a prolonged civil war in which DOE himself was killed. A period of relative peace in 1997 allowed for elections that brought TAYLOR to power, but major fighting resumed in 2000. An August 2003 peace agreement ended the war and prompted the resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR, who faces war crimes charges in The Hague related to his involvement in Sierra Leone's civil war. After two years of rule by a transitional government, democratic elections in late 2005 brought President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF to power. The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) maintains a strong presence throughout the country, but the security situation is still fragile and the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country continues.

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Liberia - Wikipedia
Liberia - CIA World Fact Book
Liberia - BBC
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Liberia comes top in study applying investment portfolio criteria to flag states - TradeWindsLiberia comes top in study applying investment portfolio criteria to flag states  TradeWinds

CHAI seeks consultancy services for its HPV program in Liberia - Clinton Health Access InitiativeCHAI seeks consultancy services for its HPV program in Liberia  Clinton Health Access Initiative

Liberia anti-corruption: President Boakai suspends top officials for non-declaration of assets - BBCLiberia anti-corruption: President Boakai suspends top officials for non-declaration of assets  BBC

Why Liberia might relocate its capital city Monrovia - The Indian ExpressWhy Liberia might relocate its capital city Monrovia  The Indian Express

World Trade Center Hosts Liberian Leader for Meeting - St. Louis Economic Development PartnershipWorld Trade Center Hosts Liberian Leader for Meeting  St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

IAEA Assistance Helps Liberia Avert Radiological Emergency - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Assistance Helps Liberia Avert Radiological Emergency  International Atomic Energy Agency

Liberia to start industrial shrimp fishing, worrying artisanal fishers - MongabayLiberia to start industrial shrimp fishing, worrying artisanal fishers  Mongabay

Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Liberia to UNESCO (March 2025) - UNESCOPermanent Delegate of the Republic of Liberia to UNESCO (March 2025)  UNESCO

In Liberia, renewable energy is empowering people with disabilities - Home | GEFIn Liberia, renewable energy is empowering people with disabilities  Home | GEF

FIFA 2026 Qualifiers - Liberia Wants Rematch With Tunisia - allAfrica.comFIFA 2026 Qualifiers - Liberia Wants Rematch With Tunisia  allAfrica.com

Liberia - General DebateLiberia  General Debate

Liberia: Did the House of Representatives reject the ECOWAS Mediation Team? - Dubawa - DubawaLiberia: Did the House of Representatives reject the ECOWAS Mediation Team? - Dubawa  Dubawa

World-renowned primate experts help charity relocate former laboratory chimps for ambitious Liberia sanctuary upgrade - Humane World for AnimalsWorld-renowned primate experts help charity relocate former laboratory chimps for ambitious Liberia sanctuary upgrade  Humane World for Animals

Liberia - Finance, Trade, Economy - BritannicaLiberia - Finance, Trade, Economy  Britannica

AfricaRice kicks off rice market intelligence surveys in Liberia - CGIARAfricaRice kicks off rice market intelligence surveys in Liberia  CGIAR

The Messaging Crisis of Liberian Opposition Political Parties: An Analytical Perspective Ahead of the 2029 Elections - thenewdawnliberia.comThe Messaging Crisis of Liberian Opposition Political Parties: An Analytical Perspective Ahead of the 2029 Elections  thenewdawnliberia.com

Impact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Liberia - UNAIDSImpact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Liberia  UNAIDS

Liberia: ‘Fake Doctor Charged with Manslaughter After Surgery Leads to Patient’s Death - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: ‘Fake Doctor Charged with Manslaughter After Surgery Leads to Patient’s Death  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia Commits to the Safe and Secure Uses of Nuclear Technology by Joining Six IAEA Legal Instruments at Once - International Atomic Energy AgencyLiberia Commits to the Safe and Secure Uses of Nuclear Technology by Joining Six IAEA Legal Instruments at Once  International Atomic Energy Agency

Religious tolerance: Pastors join Muslims to celebrate Ramadan - thenewdawnliberia.comReligious tolerance: Pastors join Muslims to celebrate Ramadan  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia says national ID system drives digital economy, facilitates service delivery - Biometric UpdateLiberia says national ID system drives digital economy, facilitates service delivery  Biometric Update

Training police helps safeguard human rights in Liberia’s elections - ohchrTraining police helps safeguard human rights in Liberia’s elections  ohchr

Liberia’s Quest for Reconciliation After Decades of Waiting - Peace News NetworkLiberia’s Quest for Reconciliation After Decades of Waiting  Peace News Network

LAA, LEC Commit to Providing Reliable Power at RIA - liberianobserver.comLAA, LEC Commit to Providing Reliable Power at RIA  liberianobserver.com

Little Liberia Switches Locations To East English Village - whatnow.comLittle Liberia Switches Locations To East English Village  whatnow.com

Today in History: Liberia's President Samuel Doe is Murdered in Full Glare of Camera After 12-Hour Torture - The Kenya TimesToday in History: Liberia's President Samuel Doe is Murdered in Full Glare of Camera After 12-Hour Torture  The Kenya Times

Jonathan Fonati Koffa: Liberian speaker denies part in parliament fire - BBCJonathan Fonati Koffa: Liberian speaker denies part in parliament fire  BBC

Starlink Goes Live in Liberia - Space in AfricaStarlink Goes Live in Liberia  Space in Africa

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All you need to know about Nimba County by-election - Dubawa - DubawaAll you need to know about Nimba County by-election - Dubawa  Dubawa

Liberia - Peace, Reconciliation, Recovery - BritannicaLiberia - Peace, Reconciliation, Recovery  Britannica

Liberia Country Economic Memorandum 2025 - Escaping the Natural Resource Trap: Pathways to Sustainable Growth and Economic Diversification in Liberia - World BankLiberia Country Economic Memorandum 2025 - Escaping the Natural Resource Trap: Pathways to Sustainable Growth and Economic Diversification in Liberia  World Bank

Liberia - Civil War, Reconstruction, Independence - BritannicaLiberia - Civil War, Reconstruction, Independence  Britannica

The World’s Largest Rubber Plantation is About to Go on Strike - Mother JonesThe World’s Largest Rubber Plantation is About to Go on Strike  Mother Jones

Discover Liberia's Best Places: An Insider's Travel Guide - AirtelDiscover Liberia's Best Places: An Insider's Travel Guide  Airtel

Liberia: First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for a Waiver of Nonobservance of a Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Liberia - International Monetary FundLiberia: First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for a Waiver of Nonobservance of a Performance Criterion-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Liberia  International Monetary Fund

GoL takes County-Treasury' discussion to the 15 countries. - Global News Network LiberiaGoL takes County-Treasury' discussion to the 15 countries.  Global News Network Liberia

Over the Garden Fence: Sally Ruth's mission gives hope and aid to Harrisburg, Liberia - Bucyrus Telegraph-ForumOver the Garden Fence: Sally Ruth's mission gives hope and aid to Harrisburg, Liberia  Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum

Sen. Moye Brings in Spanish Doctors to Provide Medical Care for Bong Citizens - liberianobserver.comSen. Moye Brings in Spanish Doctors to Provide Medical Care for Bong Citizens  liberianobserver.com

Food scarcity in Liberia: how women who run households cope - The ConversationFood scarcity in Liberia: how women who run households cope  The Conversation

Liberia Capitol fire: Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa questioned by police - BBCLiberia Capitol fire: Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa questioned by police  BBC

NGO Coalition frowns on illegal Burkinabees - thenewdawnliberia.comNGO Coalition frowns on illegal Burkinabees  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia’s parliament building catches fire as anti-government protests enter a second day - AP NewsLiberia’s parliament building catches fire as anti-government protests enter a second day  AP News

Health Minister Chairs High-Level WHO Regional Committee - liberianobserver.comHealth Minister Chairs High-Level WHO Regional Committee  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: Lofa County to Break Ground for Modern Sports Stadium - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Lofa County to Break Ground for Modern Sports Stadium  FrontPageAfrica

China Xi concludes business dialogue - thenewdawnliberia.comChina Xi concludes business dialogue  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia: Gov’t Bans American Adoption Agency - liberianobserver.comLiberia: Gov’t Bans American Adoption Agency  liberianobserver.com

LACRA faces internal turmoil - thenewdawnliberia.comLACRA faces internal turmoil  thenewdawnliberia.com

Extreme wealth in poverty - thenewdawnliberia.comExtreme wealth in poverty  thenewdawnliberia.com

LAA blames power outage on birds - thenewdawnliberia.comLAA blames power outage on birds  thenewdawnliberia.com

Deputy Finance boss calls for adjustment in PFM - thenewdawnliberia.comDeputy Finance boss calls for adjustment in PFM  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia: Authorities Blame Birds For Major Blockout At International Airport - allAfrica.comLiberia: Authorities Blame Birds For Major Blockout At International Airport  allAfrica.com

LTA Eyes AI, Rural Telecom Expansion, and Global Partnerships - liberianobserver.comLTA Eyes AI, Rural Telecom Expansion, and Global Partnerships  liberianobserver.com

Prince Johnson: Liberia's notorious rebel-turned-senator dies at 72 - BBCPrince Johnson: Liberia's notorious rebel-turned-senator dies at 72  BBC

African Development Bank Group and European Union improve access to electricity in Liberia - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Group and European Union improve access to electricity in Liberia  African Development Bank Group

Parliament blaze and a deadlock: Why is Liberia in a political crisis? - Al JazeeraParliament blaze and a deadlock: Why is Liberia in a political crisis?  Al Jazeera

Accountability Lab begins digital literacy, advocacy training - thenewdawnliberia.comAccountability Lab begins digital literacy, advocacy training  thenewdawnliberia.com

In Southwestern Liberia, Resilient Power and Medical Oxygen Bolster Lifesaving Care - Direct ReliefIn Southwestern Liberia, Resilient Power and Medical Oxygen Bolster Lifesaving Care  Direct Relief

LTA Takes Proactive Measure to Prevent Internet Disruptions - liberianobserver.comLTA Takes Proactive Measure to Prevent Internet Disruptions  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: Nimba County Women Rally Behind Edith Gongloe-Weh for Senate Candidacy - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Nimba County Women Rally Behind Edith Gongloe-Weh for Senate Candidacy  FrontPageAfrica

'Foreign Aid Won’t Sustain WASH—Invest Now!' - liberianobserver.com'Foreign Aid Won’t Sustain WASH—Invest Now!'  liberianobserver.com

List of the Top 10 Countries with the Lowest IQ (Below 70) - Jagran JoshList of the Top 10 Countries with the Lowest IQ (Below 70)  Jagran Josh

Liberia: 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Killing 17-Year-Old in Nimba County - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Killing 17-Year-Old in Nimba County  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia: National Conference of Priests discusses safeguarding and stresses the dignity of all persons - Vatican NewsLiberia: National Conference of Priests discusses safeguarding and stresses the dignity of all persons  Vatican News

Bong County: Liberia Peacebuilding Office opens 3-Day peace and reconciliation dialogue - thenewdawnliberia.comBong County: Liberia Peacebuilding Office opens 3-Day peace and reconciliation dialogue  thenewdawnliberia.com

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu Meets with the National President of Liberian National Bar Association Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu Meets with the National President of Liberian National Bar Association Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

Muslim leaders optimistic of end to House crisis - thenewdawnliberia.comMuslim leaders optimistic of end to House crisis  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia: Gains and Setbacks for Women in New Government As Women Renew Push for Gender Quota Law Before 2029 Elections - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Gains and Setbacks for Women in New Government As Women Renew Push for Gender Quota Law Before 2029 Elections  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia’s government sets course to establish war crimes tribunal - RFILiberia’s government sets course to establish war crimes tribunal  RFI

C.B. Dunbar Hospital’s alleged drug destruction sparks heated debate - thenewdawnliberia.comC.B. Dunbar Hospital’s alleged drug destruction sparks heated debate  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia: Debt Court Orders Seizure of Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon’s Properties, Threatens Arrest for Noncompliance - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Debt Court Orders Seizure of Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon’s Properties, Threatens Arrest for Noncompliance  FrontPageAfrica

Pope meets with President of Liberia - Vatican NewsPope meets with President of Liberia  Vatican News

MRU Establishes 38 Joint Border Security Confidence Building Units - liberianobserver.comMRU Establishes 38 Joint Border Security Confidence Building Units  liberianobserver.com

Embattled Speaker Koffa Defends Legitimacy - liberianobserver.comEmbattled Speaker Koffa Defends Legitimacy  liberianobserver.com

Citizens in high spirit over AML expansion - thenewdawnliberia.comCitizens in high spirit over AML expansion  thenewdawnliberia.com

Miss Liberia First Runner-Up, Kindness Wilson, Released on Bail in Assault Case - FrontPageAfricaMiss Liberia First Runner-Up, Kindness Wilson, Released on Bail in Assault Case  FrontPageAfrica

Burkina Faso Delegation Visits Lofa County to Boost Local Textile Industry in Liberia - FrontPageAfricaBurkina Faso Delegation Visits Lofa County to Boost Local Textile Industry in Liberia  FrontPageAfrica

Public Backlash Over Alleged Assault By Beauty Queen - allAfrica.comPublic Backlash Over Alleged Assault By Beauty Queen  allAfrica.com

“Boakai Government is confused” - thenewdawnliberia.com“Boakai Government is confused”  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberian Warlord-Politician’s Death and the Search for Justice - Human Rights WatchLiberian Warlord-Politician’s Death and the Search for Justice  Human Rights Watch

LEC Under Fresh Leadership - liberianobserver.comLEC Under Fresh Leadership  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: LNHA Seeks Financial Support Ahead of Upcoming International Tournament - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: LNHA Seeks Financial Support Ahead of Upcoming International Tournament  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns  FrontPageAfrica

RIA Power Outage Caused by Bird Strike? - liberianobserver.comRIA Power Outage Caused by Bird Strike?  liberianobserver.com

All About Liberia - Africa.comAll About Liberia  Africa.com

Japan-Liberia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Liberia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Orange Liberia Launches State-of-the-Art Digital Center Club at William V.S. Tubman University - Global News Network LiberiaOrange Liberia Launches State-of-the-Art Digital Center Club at William V.S. Tubman University  Global News Network Liberia

Oh, Nimba! Tradition, Power, and the Battle for Progress - liberianobserver.comOh, Nimba! Tradition, Power, and the Battle for Progress  liberianobserver.com

NEC Cites MDR, Edith Weh, Wonokay Farngalo - liberianobserver.comNEC Cites MDR, Edith Weh, Wonokay Farngalo  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia  FrontPageAfrica

ICE removes Liberian security forces commander - ice.govICE removes Liberian security forces commander  ice.gov

EPA and Partners Support Validation of National Biodiversity Strategy - United Nations Development ProgrammeEPA and Partners Support Validation of National Biodiversity Strategy  United Nations Development Programme

Flooding drives Liberia to mull capital city move - VOA - Voice of America English NewsFlooding drives Liberia to mull capital city move  VOA - Voice of America English News

Liberia: St. Simon Baptist and Nathan E. Gibson Win 2025 World Water Day Championships - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: St. Simon Baptist and Nathan E. Gibson Win 2025 World Water Day Championships  FrontPageAfrica

‘They’re heroes’: Prince George’s donates excess gear to firefighters in Liberia - WTOP‘They’re heroes’: Prince George’s donates excess gear to firefighters in Liberia  WTOP

Paris 2024 athletics: Liberia’s Joseph Fahnbulleh and his Team USA girlfriend Jasmine Moore target triple medal haul - Olympics.comParis 2024 athletics: Liberia’s Joseph Fahnbulleh and his Team USA girlfriend Jasmine Moore target triple medal haul  Olympics.com

China set sight on influencing global educational - thenewdawnliberia.comChina set sight on influencing global educational  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia: Northside Hospital Donates Medical Supplies Worth $200,000 to Jackson Fiah Doe Hospital in Nimba County - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Northside Hospital Donates Medical Supplies Worth $200,000 to Jackson Fiah Doe Hospital in Nimba County  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia: President Boakai Criticized for Purchase of Expensive Vehicle Amid Economic Hardship - allAfrica.comLiberia: President Boakai Criticized for Purchase of Expensive Vehicle Amid Economic Hardship  allAfrica.com

Vol.15 No. 049 THURSDAY APRIL 03, 2025 - thenewdawnliberia.comVol.15 No. 049 THURSDAY APRIL 03, 2025  thenewdawnliberia.com