News: Liberia

We have started to collect the most important news related to Liberia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Liberia – overview

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• December 3rd 2020 – October 5th 2017
• August 21st 2017 – July 10th 2015
• July 10th 2015 – February 4th 2015
• February 2nd 2015 – October 31st 2014
• October 29th 2014 – September 16th 2014
• September 14th 2014 – August 12th 2014
• August 12th 2014 – June 30th 2014
• June 20th 2014 – January 25th 2013
• January 22nd 2013 – May 16th 2012
• May 3rd 2012 – November 8th 2011
• November 7th 2011 – March 28th 2011
• March 11th 2011 – August 17th 2010
• August 12th 2010 – December 24th 2009
• December 22nd 2009 – May 4th 2009
• May 1st 2009 – June 2nd 2008
• May 15th 2008 – December 8th 2007
• December 7th 2007 – June 7th 2007
• June 4th 2007 – October 21st 2006
• October 10th 2006 – April 24th 2006
• April 24th 2006 – February 21st 2006
• February 2nd 2006 – November 11th 2005
• November 11th 2005

Liberia: news

Alieu Kosiah: Liberian ex-commander faces war crimes trial

Thursday, December 3rd 2020, 12:17

Alieu Kosiah, 45, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and a host of other crimes.
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Virus lessons from president who led Ebola fight

Monday, March 30th 2020, 3:02

Liberia's ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the world must conquer fear to deal with coronavirus.
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Wild bear roams streets of California neighbourhood

Saturday, February 22nd 2020, 9:51
related places: Monrovia

The elderly female was spotted roaming a residential area in Monrovia, west of Los Angeles.
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'Few cheers for George Weah' this Christmas

Saturday, December 21st 2019, 1:55

The financial crisis Liberia has been worsening since ex-footballer George Weah became president two years ago, writes Jonathan Paye-Layleh.
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Liberia school fire leaves many children dead near Monrovia

Wednesday, September 18th 2019, 15:28
related places: Monrovia

The blaze broke out at a boarding school near the capital Monrovia, killing at least 27 people.
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Where are Liberia's missing millions?

Thursday, June 6th 2019, 23:42

Liberians are angry about the apparent disappearance of state funds - and are demanding answers.
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Snakes force Liberian President George Weah out of office

Friday, April 19th 2019, 11:32

President George Weah is working from home after two black snakes were found in his office building.
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Liberia's 'missing millions': Charles Sirleaf charged

Tuesday, March 5th 2019, 1:45

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's son was a bank boss in Liberia when more than $100m was illegally printed.
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Liberia's 'missing millions': Charles Sirleaf arrested

Friday, March 1st 2019, 15:55

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's son was a bank boss in Liberia when more than $100m was illegally printed.
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Liberia gold mine collapse: Dozens arrested at 'lawless' rescue site

Sunday, February 17th 2019, 17:15

More than 60 are held as Liberian authorities seek to restore order at a mine where dozens are trapped.
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What is President Weah's Liberia scorecard one year on?

Tuesday, January 22nd 2019, 0:17

George Weah, at one time named the world's best footballer, is marking a year in power in Liberia.
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More Than Me CEO temporarily resigns amid Liberia rape scandal

Monday, October 15th 2018, 22:57

A Liberian panel is reviewing a report that found the charity failed to protect girls from a predator.
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Letter from Africa: Why I was sentenced to 5,000 years in jail

Monday, September 24th 2018, 23:54

Rodney D Sieh, editor of Liberia's FrontPageAfrica, reflects on what his career says about journalism in West Africa.
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Arsène Wenger gets hero's welcome in Liberia

Thursday, August 23rd 2018, 16:34

Liberian President George Weah is to honour the former Arsenal coach with the country's highest honour.
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Arsène Wenger to get honour from Liberia's George Weah

Tuesday, August 21st 2018, 10:29

The former Arsenal manager is to be decorated by his ex-player, Liberia's President George Weah.
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Teaching children to surf Liberia's wild waves

Sunday, August 12th 2018, 0:14

An African country which has seen civil war and Ebola could be the next surfing hotspot.
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Liberian midwife: I have 1,000 babies named after me

Saturday, July 28th 2018, 23:03

Midwife Alice delivered her first baby at gunpoint during Liberia's first civil war.
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Country where citizenship depends on skin colour

Monday, March 26th 2018, 2:17

Liberia does not allow people who are not black to be citizens - but now the president wants to change that.
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Inside the ruins of one of Africa’s first 5-star hotels

Saturday, October 7th 2017, 23:50
related places: Monrovia

The Ducor hotel in Monrovia, Liberia, used to attract the world's rich and famous. Could it still play a part in Liberia's future?
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Barred from politics

Thursday, October 5th 2017, 23:47
related countries: United Kingdom

Ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor is suspected of using his UK jail as a base to interfere in the elections in his homeland.
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