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
Liberia - Timeline - BBC

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

Maersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts - ReutersMaersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts  Reuters

Crew Stops Fire From Spreading On 19,000-TEU Maersk Ship Off Liberia - Marine InsightCrew Stops Fire From Spreading On 19,000-TEU Maersk Ship Off Liberia  Marine Insight

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

Fire hits Maersk ship off Liberia - Splash247Fire hits Maersk ship off Liberia  Splash247

Liberia: President Boakai Declares Sunday, August 24, 2025 as “National Flag Day” To Be Celebrated on Monday, August 25, 2025 - ZAWYALiberia: President Boakai Declares Sunday, August 24, 2025 as “National Flag Day” To Be Celebrated on Monday, August 25, 2025  ZAWYA

First Liberian digital village reaches completion - TelecompaperFirst Liberian digital village reaches completion  Telecompaper

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

Liberia - Politics, Constitution, Society - BritannicaLiberia - Politics, Constitution, Society  Britannica

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

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

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

If illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy hippos | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - The GuardianIf illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy hippos | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf  The Guardian

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

Liberia: Government Begins Demolition at CDC Headquarters Amid Court-Ordered Eviction - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Government Begins Demolition at CDC Headquarters Amid Court-Ordered Eviction  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia Declares Nationwide Ban On Hookah Smoking - allAfrica.comLiberia Declares Nationwide Ban On Hookah Smoking  allAfrica.com

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

Japan-Liberia Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Liberia Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Fire Breaks Out On Maersk’s Ultra-Large Containership Off Liberia - Marine InsightFire Breaks Out On Maersk’s Ultra-Large Containership Off Liberia  Marine Insight

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

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

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

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

Do You Pray for President Trump? I Do - SojournersDo You Pray for President Trump? I Do  Sojourners

Maersk Contains Fire Onboard Marie Maersk Vessel off Liberia - maritimeprofessional.comMaersk Contains Fire Onboard Marie Maersk Vessel off Liberia  maritimeprofessional.com

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

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

ActionAid condemns deliberate starvation in Gaza as UN- backed experts confirm famine - Global News Network LiberiaActionAid condemns deliberate starvation in Gaza as UN- backed experts confirm famine  Global News Network Liberia

Fire breaks out onboard Maersk container vessel off Liberia - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewFire breaks out onboard Maersk container vessel off Liberia  Global Banking | Finance | Review

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

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

Liberia - Conservation InternationalLiberia  Conservation International

Liberia Immigration Service Enrolls 48,000 Burkinabés in Grand Gedeh County - Global News Network LiberiaLiberia Immigration Service Enrolls 48,000 Burkinabés in Grand Gedeh County  Global News Network Liberia

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

Liberia: President Boakai Declares August 24 as National Flag Day; Holiday to Be Observed Monday, August 25 - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: President Boakai Declares August 24 as National Flag Day; Holiday to Be Observed Monday, August 25  FrontPageAfrica

Central Bank of Liberia joins World Bank RAMP, global partnership of public asset managers - World BankCentral Bank of Liberia joins World Bank RAMP, global partnership of public asset managers  World Bank

Maersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts - MarketScreenerMaersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts  MarketScreener

Carbon Market Could Unlock Millions for Liberia, But Policy Gaps Remain - liberianobserver.comCarbon Market Could Unlock Millions for Liberia, But Policy Gaps Remain  liberianobserver.com

A "Say No to Drugs" Campaign, Once a Grassroots Movement, Becomes a Registered NGO, Sparking Controversy and Division - Global News Network LiberiaA "Say No to Drugs" Campaign, Once a Grassroots Movement, Becomes a Registered NGO, Sparking Controversy and Division  Global News Network Liberia

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

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

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 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

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

Historic Overpass Project Nears Groundbreaking in Monrovia - Global News Network LiberiaHistoric Overpass Project Nears Groundbreaking in Monrovia  Global News Network Liberia

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

Liberia, World Bank Discuss Boosting Private Sector Investment - liberianobserver.comLiberia, World Bank Discuss Boosting Private Sector Investment  liberianobserver.com

From War to Worship: Liberian pastor Dr. Francis Tabla builds in Minnesota and Africa - Insight NewsFrom War to Worship: Liberian pastor Dr. Francis Tabla builds in Minnesota and Africa  Insight News

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

Koung Clarifies Absence from Fmr. Chief Justice Retirement Ceremony - liberianobserver.comKoung Clarifies Absence from Fmr. Chief Justice Retirement Ceremony  liberianobserver.com

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

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

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

ATIDI, MUFG and NEXI host high-level side event at TICAD9 in Tokyo to promote opportunities for more Japanese investment in Africa - Global News Network LiberiaATIDI, MUFG and NEXI host high-level side event at TICAD9 in Tokyo to promote opportunities for more Japanese investment in Africa  Global News Network Liberia

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

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

WASSCE Results Released: A Meagre 1.59% Achieve Higher Marks - liberianobserver.comWASSCE Results Released: A Meagre 1.59% Achieve Higher Marks  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: UBCAA Honors Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee with Lifetime Humanitarian Award - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: UBCAA Honors Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee with Lifetime Humanitarian Award  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia: CDC Vows to Resist ‘Police Invasion’ Ahead of Planned Eviction - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: CDC Vows to Resist ‘Police Invasion’ Ahead of Planned Eviction  FrontPageAfrica

LAC/UMC Condemns Bishop Johnson And Others ,Over Misleading Claims on Same-Sex Marriage & Leadership. - Global News Network LiberiaLAC/UMC Condemns Bishop Johnson And Others ,Over Misleading Claims on Same-Sex Marriage & Leadership.  Global News Network Liberia

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

Fire breaks out onboard Maersk container vessel off Liberian coast - ThePrintFire breaks out onboard Maersk container vessel off Liberian coast  ThePrint

Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language - The GuardianTrump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language  The Guardian

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

Barbados to Grant Citizenship to Liberians of Bajan Descent - FrontPageAfricaBarbados to Grant Citizenship to Liberians of Bajan Descent  FrontPageAfrica

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

Liberia: Trial Scheduled Amidst Procedural Violations in High-Profile Criminal Case - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Trial Scheduled Amidst Procedural Violations in High-Profile Criminal Case  FrontPageAfrica

Govt Declares Nationwide Ban on Tramadol and Shisha - liberianobserver.comGovt Declares Nationwide Ban on Tramadol and Shisha  liberianobserver.com

UL Releases July 2025 Entrance Results 2,807 Candidates Pass Nationwide - Global News Network LiberiaUL Releases July 2025 Entrance Results 2,807 Candidates Pass Nationwide  Global News Network Liberia

Fact Check: Altered video shows Liberia’s president criticising Trump for praising his ‘beautiful’ English - ReutersFact Check: Altered video shows Liberia’s president criticising Trump for praising his ‘beautiful’ English  Reuters

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

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

Liberia: UP, MDR and CDC Parties’ Offices Shut Down In Vote-Rich Nimba County - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: UP, MDR and CDC Parties’ Offices Shut Down In Vote-Rich Nimba County  FrontPageAfrica

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

Liberia's President Boakai Forges City-to-City Partnership with Japan's Yokohama at TICAD 9 - Global News Network LiberiaLiberia's President Boakai Forges City-to-City Partnership with Japan's Yokohama at TICAD 9  Global News Network Liberia

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

EPA to Host National Dialogue on Draft Carbon Trading Policy - thenewdawnliberia.comEPA to Host National Dialogue on Draft Carbon Trading Policy  thenewdawnliberia.com

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

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

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

Vol.15 No. 146 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025.cdr4 - thenewdawnliberia.comVol.15 No. 146 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025.cdr4  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia to Tap into Japan’s Expertise in Healthcare Provision - liberianobserver.comLiberia to Tap into Japan’s Expertise in Healthcare Provision  liberianobserver.com

Rivercess County: Magisterial Court drops criminal charge against journalists - thenewdawnliberia.comRivercess County: Magisterial Court drops criminal charge against journalists  thenewdawnliberia.com

NLA Conducts Major Inspection of Blue Star High Tech Lotto Operations - liberianobserver.comNLA Conducts Major Inspection of Blue Star High Tech Lotto Operations  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: UBA and BnB Strengthen Partnership to Boost Money Transfer Services - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: UBA and BnB Strengthen Partnership to Boost Money Transfer Services  FrontPageAfrica

The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission to Liberia - EEASThe European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission to Liberia  EEAS

Liberia: Technical Working Group of the Multi-Sectorial Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse Concludes Two-Day Strategic Session to Heighten National Fight Against Substance Abuse - ZAWYALiberia: Technical Working Group of the Multi-Sectorial Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse Concludes Two-Day Strategic Session to Heighten National Fight Against Substance Abuse  ZAWYA

India Commits to Strong Ties, Observes 79th Independence Here - liberianobserver.comIndia Commits to Strong Ties, Observes 79th Independence Here  liberianobserver.com

“Liberia Must Transition from Aid to Trade” - liberianobserver.com“Liberia Must Transition from Aid to Trade”  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: VP Koung, Speaker Koon Slammed for Snubbing Ex- Chief Justice Youh Retirement, Attending Gbeisay’s Induction - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: VP Koung, Speaker Koon Slammed for Snubbing Ex- Chief Justice Youh Retirement, Attending Gbeisay’s Induction  FrontPageAfrica

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 - General DebateLiberia  General Debate

Liberia Showcases Revised Climate Commitments and NDCxSDG Report - Global News Network LiberiaLiberia Showcases Revised Climate Commitments and NDCxSDG Report  Global News Network Liberia

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: AIIST University College Graduates 125 Students Including 20 LDEA officers Urges Class of 2025 to Transform Challenges into Triumphs - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: AIIST University College Graduates 125 Students Including 20 LDEA officers Urges Class of 2025 to Transform Challenges into Triumphs  FrontPageAfrica

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

Health Ministry Declares Nationwide Ban on Tramadol and Shisha Amid Drug Crisis - Global News Network LiberiaHealth Ministry Declares Nationwide Ban on Tramadol and Shisha Amid Drug Crisis  Global News Network Liberia

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

From Evangelism to Enterprise: Lessons for Liberian NGOs in the Shift from Aid to Trade. - thenewdawnliberia.comFrom Evangelism to Enterprise: Lessons for Liberian NGOs in the Shift from Aid to Trade.  thenewdawnliberia.com