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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Trump's 'English' compliment to Liberia's president turns into 'national embarrassment'; Here's why - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTrump's 'English' compliment to Liberia's president turns into 'national embarrassment'; Here's why - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Liberia: Six things Donald Trump should know after he praised Joseph Boakai's 'good English' - BBCLiberia: Six things Donald Trump should know after he praised Joseph Boakai's 'good English'  BBC

Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language - theguardian.comTrump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language  theguardian.com

Putting People First: How We Support the Forest Sector in Liberia - World BankPutting People First: How We Support the Forest Sector in Liberia  World Bank

Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’? - Al JazeeraWhere is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?  Al Jazeera

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

UAE leaders congratulate Presidents of Maldives, Liberia on Independence Days - The TribuneUAE leaders congratulate Presidents of Maldives, Liberia on Independence Days  The Tribune

Liberia: Renew Mandate to Establish War Crimes Court - Human Rights WatchLiberia: Renew Mandate to Establish War Crimes Court  Human Rights Watch

Liberia joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe as an Associate Member - The Council of EuropeLiberia joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe as an Associate Member  The Council of Europe

This is how Liberians reacted to Trump’s surprise at the President’s English skills - CNNThis is how Liberians reacted to Trump’s surprise at the President’s English skills  CNN

Liberian Independence Day Celebrated Through Local Business Impact - CCX Media -Liberian Independence Day Celebrated Through Local Business Impact  CCX Media -

Liberia National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Liberia National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Liberia: President Boakai Signs Executive Order No. 151 to Ban Exports of Unprocessed Rubber - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: President Boakai Signs Executive Order No. 151 to Ban Exports of Unprocessed Rubber  FrontPageAfrica

Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language - BBCWatch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language  BBC

‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai - Al Jazeera‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai  Al Jazeera

FIR against Liberian flagged ship that sank off Kerala coast - Hindustan TimesFIR against Liberian flagged ship that sank off Kerala coast  Hindustan Times

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa - CNNTrump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa  CNN

Joseph Boakai: Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare - BBCJoseph Boakai: Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare  BBC

Hear the moment Trump praises Liberian president for his English. It’s his native language - CNNHear the moment Trump praises Liberian president for his English. It’s his native language  CNN

William Tolbert: Liberian president killed in coup to get state funeral after 45 years - BBCWilliam Tolbert: Liberian president killed in coup to get state funeral after 45 years  BBC

Indian leaders in Liberia highlight Pakistan's role in terrorism, call for global unity - The Economic TimesIndian leaders in Liberia highlight Pakistan's role in terrorism, call for global unity  The Economic Times

As US abruptly ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies - AP NewsAs US abruptly ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies  AP News

WATCH: Trump praises Liberian President Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’ - PBSWATCH: Trump praises Liberian President Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’  PBS

Liberia: LNP Charges Couple in Power Theft Case; Officer Suspended Over Hijab Removal in Viral Video - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: LNP Charges Couple in Power Theft Case; Officer Suspended Over Hijab Removal in Viral Video  FrontPageAfrica

Conserving Gola forest: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for peace, sustainability - Welcome to the United NationsConserving Gola forest: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for peace, sustainability  Welcome to the United Nations

Liberia-India Health Partnership Gains Momentum as Minister Kpoto Meets Dr. Salgotra - ZAWYALiberia-India Health Partnership Gains Momentum as Minister Kpoto Meets Dr. Salgotra  ZAWYA

Vibrant Liberian Independence Day Parade celebrates 178 years of freedom - MshaleVibrant Liberian Independence Day Parade celebrates 178 years of freedom  Mshale

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

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

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

What Trump’s ‘Good English’ Remark Really Reflects - Time MagazineWhat Trump’s ‘Good English’ Remark Really Reflects  Time Magazine

If illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy hippos | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - theguardian.comIf illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy hippos | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf  theguardian.com

Trump's 'good English' praise prompts eye rolls in Liberia, and some cheers - ReutersTrump's 'good English' praise prompts eye rolls in Liberia, and some cheers  Reuters

Liberia: Mixed Reactions as President Boakai Declares July 30 a National Holiday for Prayer - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Mixed Reactions as President Boakai Declares July 30 a National Holiday for Prayer  FrontPageAfrica

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

Another first for Liberia: showcasing the new World Bank Group engagement approach and jobs agenda - World Bank BlogsAnother first for Liberia: showcasing the new World Bank Group engagement approach and jobs agenda  World Bank Blogs

Jamestown couple's nonprofit making progress in Liberia - Jamestown SunJamestown couple's nonprofit making progress in Liberia  Jamestown Sun

Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president’s English - AP NewsMany Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president’s English  AP News

Liberia parliament fire: Politicians and ex-speaker accused of arson bailed - BBCLiberia parliament fire: Politicians and ex-speaker accused of arson bailed  BBC

Liberia Commits to the Safe and Secure Uses of Nuclear Technology by Joining Six IAEA Legal Instruments at Once - IAEALiberia Commits to the Safe and Secure Uses of Nuclear Technology by Joining Six IAEA Legal Instruments at Once  IAEA

Liberia - Conservation InternationalLiberia  Conservation International

Trump Compliments Liberian President for ‘Beautiful English’ - The New York TimesTrump Compliments Liberian President for ‘Beautiful English’  The New York Times

IAEA Assistance Helps Liberia Avert Radiological Emergency - IAEAIAEA Assistance Helps Liberia Avert Radiological Emergency  IAEA

On 178th Independence Day, Liberians urged to be pragmatic and tell country’s ‘full story’ - MshaleOn 178th Independence Day, Liberians urged to be pragmatic and tell country’s ‘full story’  Mshale

Trump asks Liberian president where he learned English, his country's official language - ReutersTrump asks Liberian president where he learned English, his country's official language  Reuters

Liberia: Daily Observer journalists harassed by police - International Federation of Journalists - IFJLiberia: Daily Observer journalists harassed by police  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Houthis say they hold 10 crew from Greek-operated ship they sank off Yemen - ReutersHouthis say they hold 10 crew from Greek-operated ship they sank off Yemen  Reuters

Country with a Liberian Twist: Mon Rovîa Debuts at the Opry in Nashville, TN - liberianobserver.comCountry with a Liberian Twist: Mon Rovîa Debuts at the Opry in Nashville, TN  liberianobserver.com

Peter Matthew George: Top Liberian doctor struck off as qualifications questioned - BBCPeter Matthew George: Top Liberian doctor struck off as qualifications questioned  BBC

No justice in sight for World Bank project-affected communities in Liberia - MongabayNo justice in sight for World Bank project-affected communities in Liberia  Mongabay

Liberia honours ECOWAS, ECOMOG at 178TH Independence celebrations - realnewsmagazine.netLiberia honours ECOWAS, ECOMOG at 178TH Independence celebrations  realnewsmagazine.net

Uncovering the Legacy of Peacekeeping in Liberia - Stimson CenterUncovering the Legacy of Peacekeeping in Liberia  Stimson Center

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

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

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'such good English' - NBC NewsTrump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'such good English'  NBC News

Liberians confused and angry after Trump's praise for Boakai's 'beautiful English' - NBC NewsLiberians confused and angry after Trump's praise for Boakai's 'beautiful English'  NBC News

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

Liberia's Boakai apologises to war victims, honours slain presidents - ReutersLiberia's Boakai apologises to war victims, honours slain presidents  Reuters

Indian parliamentary delegation led by Shrikant Shinde concludes four-nation tour, departs Liberia for India - ANI NewsIndian parliamentary delegation led by Shrikant Shinde concludes four-nation tour, departs Liberia for India  ANI News

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

Liberia: Donald Trump comment during meeting wit five African leaders spark reaction - BBCLiberia: Donald Trump comment during meeting wit five African leaders spark reaction  BBC

Liberia Capitol fire: Ex-speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa charged with arson - BBCLiberia Capitol fire: Ex-speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa charged with arson  BBC

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

It is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM - Al JazeeraIt is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM  Al Jazeera

Paying the People: Liberia’s Novel Plan to Save Its Forests - Yale E360Paying the People: Liberia’s Novel Plan to Save Its Forests  Yale E360

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

After Resettlement - The New York Review of BooksAfter Resettlement  The New York Review of Books

Liberia - General DebateLiberia  General Debate

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

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu Publishes an Article in Liberian Newspaper - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu Publishes an Article in Liberian Newspaper  mfa.gov.cn

Liberia AfCFTA National Strategy official implementation kick-off Stakeholder awareness campaign - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaLiberia AfCFTA National Strategy official implementation kick-off Stakeholder awareness campaign  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Conserving the Gola Rainforests: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for a peaceful future - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupConserving the Gola Rainforests: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for a peaceful future  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Eye on Africa - Liberia: Hundreds rally in Monrovia to protest against Boakai's government - France 24Eye on Africa - Liberia: Hundreds rally in Monrovia to protest against Boakai's government  France 24

A week in Liberia strengthening Public Affairs partnerships - army.milA week in Liberia strengthening Public Affairs partnerships  army.mil

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

Holiday Tech Camp Launched at University of Liberia to Inspire Future Innovators - UNDPHoliday Tech Camp Launched at University of Liberia to Inspire Future Innovators  UNDP

No Criminal Conspiracy in Alleged US$4.8 Billion Mining Fraud Case, Garmo Clarifies - liberianobserver.comNo Criminal Conspiracy in Alleged US$4.8 Billion Mining Fraud Case, Garmo Clarifies  liberianobserver.com

In Liberia’s version of baseball, there are no bats and no men - AP NewsIn Liberia’s version of baseball, there are no bats and no men  AP News

No Country Too Small: Why India's Anti-Terror Outreach Team Is Visiting Sierre Leone, Liberia - News18No Country Too Small: Why India's Anti-Terror Outreach Team Is Visiting Sierre Leone, Liberia  News18

Learning From Liberia's COVID-19 Vaccination Program - Think Global HealthLearning From Liberia's COVID-19 Vaccination Program  Think Global Health

Ending Plastic Pollution—Liberia’s Call to Action on World Environment Day 2025 - UNDPEnding Plastic Pollution—Liberia’s Call to Action on World Environment Day 2025  UNDP

Indian MPs call out Pakistan, hail Modi's anti-terror diplomacy during Liberia Visit - The Economic TimesIndian MPs call out Pakistan, hail Modi's anti-terror diplomacy during Liberia Visit  The Economic Times

Liberia honors the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) at 178th independence celebrations - ZAWYALiberia honors the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) at 178th independence celebrations  ZAWYA

PPCC takes e-Procurement awareness to Liberia’s Business Community - liberianobserver.comPPCC takes e-Procurement awareness to Liberia’s Business Community  liberianobserver.com

At least three killed by attack on Red Sea cargo ship blamed on Houthi rebels - France 24At least three killed by attack on Red Sea cargo ship blamed on Houthi rebels  France 24

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

Trump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ‘so beautifully’ - The IndependentTrump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ‘so beautifully’  The Independent

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

APM Terminals-Liberia Marks 4th Anniversary of Educational Flagship Program - liberianobserver.comAPM Terminals-Liberia Marks 4th Anniversary of Educational Flagship Program  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: Kakata City Mayor and Business Owners Under Investigation for Alleged Violation of President Boakai’s National Day of Prayer - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Kakata City Mayor and Business Owners Under Investigation for Alleged Violation of President Boakai’s National Day of Prayer  FrontPageAfrica

Liberian President Boakai applauds Adesina’s legacy, unveils YEIB - Vanguard NewsLiberian President Boakai applauds Adesina’s legacy, unveils YEIB  Vanguard News

Minister Piah Defends National Day Of Prayer - Global News Network LiberiaMinister Piah Defends National Day Of Prayer  Global News Network Liberia

Trump says Liberian President speaks 'Such good English,' the nation's official language - USA TodayTrump says Liberian President speaks 'Such good English,' the nation's official language  USA Today

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

Liberia Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerLiberia Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

The Trap was Sprung: Two Vessels Busted for Transshipping in Liberia - Sea Shepherd GlobalThe Trap was Sprung: Two Vessels Busted for Transshipping in Liberia  Sea Shepherd Global

Liberia: Gongloe Rallies Diaspora for National Renewal in Fiery Independence Day Speech - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Gongloe Rallies Diaspora for National Renewal in Fiery Independence Day Speech  FrontPageAfrica

Country cooperation strategy 2022-2026, Liberia - World Health Organization (WHO)Country cooperation strategy 2022-2026, Liberia  World Health Organization (WHO)

Liberia: Judge’s Bail Conditions Spark Controversy in High-Stakes Capitol Arson Case - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Judge’s Bail Conditions Spark Controversy in High-Stakes Capitol Arson Case  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia: VP Koung, Sen. Kogar’s Snub of MDR Candidate in Nimba By-Election Sparks Outrage, Accused of Abandoning PYJ’s Party - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: VP Koung, Sen. Kogar’s Snub of MDR Candidate in Nimba By-Election Sparks Outrage, Accused of Abandoning PYJ’s Party  FrontPageAfrica