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Liberia: Committee wants Lawmaker Expelled

June 18, 2013 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia

A committee set up by the main opposition party in Liberia, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) to probe alleged involvement of Representative Edward Forh of Montserrado County in corruption has recommended his expulsion from the party.

Liberia: UNHCR launches birth registration for Ivorian refugee kids

June 13, 2013 Ivorian refugees at the Liberia border

A mass birth registration targeting all Ivorian refugee children born in Liberia from 0 – 2.5 years is underway in refugee camps in the country. 

Garbage Problem Affects Many in Liberia’s Leading Commercial District

June 12, 2013

Marketers and residents of the commercial district of Paynesville outside Monrovia have spoken strongly against the city corporation’s garbage purchase scheme it launched recently.

Liberia Gov't Refutes Report of Rampant Corruption in Public Sector

June 10, 2013 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia

The Liberian Government has refuted a report released by a local corruption watch dog that it has not done much to fight corruption.

Liberia: Obama didn't snub Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf- spokesperson

June 6, 2013 Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf  and Barack Obama

The Press Secretary to Liberia’s President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has debunked local media reports that the Liberian Leader was snubbed by President Barack Hussein Obama during a visit to the US. 

Liberia: Thousands of Students Sit West African Exams

June 4, 2013

Thousands of students from across Liberia have begun sitting this year’s West African Examination Council (WAEC) administered tests.

Liberia: President Outlines Hurdles Impeding National Development

April 29, 2013  Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

The government of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has in recent days been under mounting criticism for failing to deliver on its promises with almost two years into her second term and eight years in charge of the ship of state.

Liberia accused of corruption by the US

April 25, 2013  U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac and President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

The U.S. State Department has issued its latest human rights report covering 2012. Several African governments receive stern criticism, amongst them: LIBERIA’s.

Liberia: A scare in the forest

April 18, 2013 Forests can hide enemies

Reports from Liberia speak of suspicious men roaming the Nimba forest in the northeast of the country.

Liberia: Liberians ready to fast and pray

April 13, 2013 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf greets a marketpalce woman

Rather than facing an opposition demonstration on Friday, Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is pushing ahead with a Fast and Prayer Day to be observed throughout Liberia as a national holiday