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Liberia, the first African country to declare itself a republic and one of three African nations to take part in the establishment and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, is on the brink of its own landmark achievement in human rights.
Aug. 29, 2016
Joseph Boakai has been sworn into office after a narrow win in the November elections to become the country’s oldest sitting president.
Jan. 22, 2024
Just over 13 months since Liberia’s first case of Ebola, the West African nation Saturday was declared free of the deadly disease, 42 days after the burial of the last fatal victim on March 28.
May 9, 2015
When the Nigerians ravaged themselves in civil war, the British, their former colonial masters, followed the news avidly, took sides fervently and meddled shamelessly.
July 29, 1990
Soldiers loyal to Liberian President Samuel K. Doe stormed St.
Aug. 2, 1990
Liberia holds formal burial for civil war victims
Sept. 7, 2009
When Liberia calls to collect, can Americans refuse to answer?
Oct. 6, 2003
The president still refuses to say when he will leave Liberia. He insists his government is ‘not vanquished.’ Critics warn of a ploy to stay.
July 13, 2003
The head of the U.N. mission in Liberia says it will hand over national security responsibilities to the government in June 2016.
Sept. 24, 2015
ELLEN JOHNSON-SIRLEAF’S campaign slogan was fitting: “She’s our man.”
Nov. 18, 2005