Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire. Liberia, which means "Land of the Free," was founded as an independent nation for free-born and formerly enslaved African Americans. Recently it has witnessed two civil wars, the First Liberian Civil War (1989–1996), and the Second Liberian Civil War (1999–2003), that have displaced hundreds of thousands and destroyed its economy. Read more at Wikipedia


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At LWSC - U.S.$125,000 West Point Water Project 'Consume'

...to re-lay damaged pipes and restore safe drinking water in the Township of West Point. Mr. Martu said the Government of Liberia (GoL) allocated US$250,000 in the 2011/2012 national budget for the Township of West Point. He said the money was allotted under...

'Absolutely Unfounded Fabrication' - Chinese Gov't. Reacts to Media Report

...the tendency to undermine the cordial bilateral, cultural and interpersonal relationships existing between the two nations (Liberia and China). He pointed out that since the resumption of bilateral ties between the governments and Peoples of Liberia and the...

Nigeria | Blocking the great reform bill

...Oil companies are now looking to new fields for exploration acreage in countries such as Mozambique and Tanzania in the east and Liberia and Sierra Leone in the west. Ambitious plans for gas processing and exports from Brass and Olokola have been overtaken...

Liberia Pledges U.S.$ 100,000 to Recovery Efforts in Mali

...past, and commended the international community for standing by the country during the war years. Minister Ngafuan said although Liberia is still grappling with the negative effects of its 14 years civil war and is seeking support for its Agenda for Economic...

Ellen Cautions Individuals Over Owning Vast Underdeveloped Land

...Rights Policy tackled controversies over the ownership of Public Land, Government Land, Customary Land and Private Land. The Liberian leader amongst other things said it is important for communities, individuals and tribal chiefs to familiarize themselves...

Africa: The Birth of the OAU

...Madagascar, Mauritania, Niger, the Central African Republic, Senegal and Chad. Later, the Group was expanded to include Ethiopia, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Tunisia and Congo (Kinshasa). On the other side of the pitch were the "Casablanca...

China Expresses Interest in Mt. Wologizi

...Mountain has become a controversial issue in recent time following reports of secret negotiation between the Government of Liberia and the Government of India over the mountain. On the issue of the proposed ministerial complex, the Chinese envoy said the Government...

Africa quiz - test your knowledge

...Union? 4. Where is Nollywood, the second biggest movie industry in the world in terms of number of films made? 5. Who or what is Liberia's capital Monrovia named after? 7. Who was the first person convicted by the international criminal court? 9. Who performed...

International call-ups

...in the Senegal squad for 2014 FIFA World Cup African qualifying Group J qualifiers with Angola in Luanda on Saturday 8 June and Liberia in Monrovia on Saturday 15 June. Senegal currently top Group J with five points from three matches played, with Diame starting...

'Fiscal Indiscipline'

...Finance Minister Amara Konneh has termed the failure of government ministries and agencies to spend monies given to them during the budget period for the intended purpose as "fiscal indiscipline". He made the statement when he appeared before the plenary of...

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NEWSMAKER: Liberia must become a manufacturing economy

NEWSMAKER: Liberia must become a manufacturing economy Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her country must move away from its reliance on commodity exports and won't be able to sustain job growth unles... From: ReutersTV Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 22:45 More in News & Politics

NEWSMAKER: Liberia will reform land ownership law, education

NEWSMAKER: Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be imple... From: ReutersTV Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 14:33 More in News & Politics

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Liberia: Hurried Flight - Published on 2013-05-23 11:34:00 by UN High Commission on Refugees

Liberia: Hurried Flight

Published by UN High Commission on Refugees on 2013-05-23 11:34:00

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, left, meet with Chief of Police Marc Armblah at the police academy in Monrovia, Liberia Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 - Published on 2013-05-20 17:40:00 by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, left, meet with Chief of Police Marc Armblah at the police academy in Monrovia, Liberia Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009

Published by U.S. News & World Report on 2013-05-20 17:40:00

Ghana have named 20 home-based players for this week's three-nation tournament in Liberia with five players from giants Asante Kotoko in the squad. - Published on 2013-05-20 02:53:00 by Ghana Soccer Net

Ghana have named 20 home-based players for this week's three-nation tournament in Liberia with five players from giants Asante Kotoko in the squad.

Published by Ghana Soccer Net on 2013-05-20 02:53:00

Archbishop Michael Francis of Liberia (courtesy of Frontpage Africa Liberia) - Published on 2013-05-20 02:43:00 by Voice of America

Archbishop Michael Francis of Liberia (courtesy of Frontpage Africa Liberia)

Published by Voice of America on 2013-05-20 02:43:00

Local Black Stars coach Dauda Lutterodt is counting on the exposure from the three-nation tournament in Liberia for his charges - Published on 2013-05-16 06:17:00 by Ghana Soccer Net

Local Black Stars coach Dauda Lutterodt is counting on the exposure from the three-nation tournament in Liberia for his charges

Published by Ghana Soccer Net on 2013-05-16 06:17:00

Ghana has named a 25-man squad list dominated by players of giants Kotoko for this month’s three-nation tournament in Liberia. - Published on 2013-05-09 14:41:00 by Ghana Soccer Net

Ghana has named a 25-man squad list dominated by players of giants Kotoko for this month’s three-nation tournament in Liberia.

Published by Ghana Soccer Net on 2013-05-09 14:41:00

Former Liberia President Amos Sawyer after a meeting with Kofi Annan at Serena hotel, Nairobi on November 30, 2010. - Published on 2013-05-09 06:13:00 by Daily Nation

Former Liberia President Amos Sawyer after a meeting with Kofi Annan at Serena hotel, Nairobi on November 30, 2010.

Published by Daily Nation on 2013-05-09 06:13:00

Liberia Football Association chief Musa Bility has been given a six-month ban from all football activity by the Confederation of African Football. - Published on 2013-05-02 16:13:00 by Ghana Soccer Net

Liberia Football Association chief Musa Bility has been given a six-month ban from all football activity by the Confederation of African Football.

Published by Ghana Soccer Net on 2013-05-02 16:13:00

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The issue of land is becoming a major issue in Liberia and if not addressed adequately, will bring serious problem. On the issue of the two months given you as notice to relocate after living there from more than 45 years, we think it is unfair and inhuman....

in Another Land Crisis Hits Bassa Community, Residents Plead for Two-Year Notice
AllAfrica.com - 2013-05-24 09:51:00

We signed the agreement because the country was in a dangerous situation for the pier that could fall anytime which could have caused our economy to come to a halt...

in Liberia Pledges Continued Partnership With APM Terminal, New Wharf Dedicated
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We couldn't be more proud of our network of 360 doctors who demonstrate excellence in their field of dentistry and make patient care a top priority...

in Great Expressions Dental Centers Hosted Annual "Top Gun" Awards Ceremony To Honor Top Performing Doctors And Celebrate Company Success
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