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‘Bring hard justice’: Liberia civil war survivors welcome war crimes court

President signs order promising establishment of a war crimes court in efforts to bring justice 21 years after conflict.

Al Jazeera

Africa’s freeports should boost trade and foreign exchange earnings – but evidence is thin

The concept of a freeport – an area where normal tax and customs rules don’t apply – has existed for centuries. Over time, different terms have emerged. They include export processing zones, free trade zones, special economic zones and industrial free zones. West Africa has 29 free zones, spanning 11…

The Conversation

‘Labour will surpass your expectations’: the leftwing thinktank boss standing on Starmer’s agenda

Miatta Fahnbulleh is running for parliament – and, as a black female economist, hopes to broaden parliament’s outlook on ‘the rules of the game’

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Liberia Establishes War Crimes Court For Justice After Civil Wars

President Boakai establishes a war crimes court in Liberia to bring justice for civil war atrocities.

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The most important exhibition you'll see all year: Tim Hetherington at the Imperial War Museum

Tim Hetherington’s photography was a exploration of people caught up in conflicts – and this new exhibition will take his work to a wider audience, and leave them reeling

Evening Standard

Liberia senate votes to establish war crimes court

The court will investigate crimes against humanity committed during the African country’s two civil wars between 1989 and 2003

The Guardian - UK

Indigenous Communities In Africa Resist Carbon Colonialism Threat

Indigenous communities in Liberia face challenges with Blue Carbon's land deal for conservation and carbon credits. The debate continues on the effectivene...

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Drift review – quietly mesmerising Greek island refugee tale

As a young Liberian woman in survival mode, Cynthia Erivo carries Anthony Chen’s unassuming drama

The Guardian - UK

Alvin Kamara and a couple of famous friends working hard in Liberia

Alvin Kamara and close friends Mark Ingram II, Cameron Jordan started their offseason with some hard work volunteering in Liberia:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Liberia Marks 10 Years Since Devastating Ebola Outbreak

Liberians commemorate 10th anniversary of Ebola outbreak, honoring victims and addressing challenges.

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Russia Oil Fleet Shifts Away From Liberia, Marshall Islands

Russia's oil fleet shifts flags to navigate US sanctions pressure, impacting operations and global trade dynamics.

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Former Liberian rebel commander appeals life sentence for war crimes

Former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara will on Tuesday begin his appeal against a life sentence handed down by a Paris court in 2022 for complicity in crimes against humanity.

Radio France Internationale

Delegation from Liberia visits Technopark

A delegation from Liberia which visited Technopark on Monday expressed their willingness to collaborate with companies based in the IT park.

The Hindu

Once strangers in a strange land; now welcomed, happy and at home

Liberian-born Seku Drame is one of about 15,000 new Australians.

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‘It could foster empathy’: Black archives look to preservation amid growing US history bans

Matter-of-fact accounting of the legal mechanism of slavery provides insight into American history and the country’s fraught present

Al Jazeera

‘You either quit or abide’: A Liberian rapper refugee surviving on music

Theophylline Mulbah has had a long journey to Tunisia, but he’s found hope — and music — along the way.

The Independent UK

More than 40 dead in Liberia after leaking fuel tanker exploded as people tried to collect gas

Authorities in Liberia say a leaking fuel tanker exploded this week as people gathered to collect the gasoline, leaving more than 40 dead

Al Jazeera

Over 40 killed as gas tanker explodes in Liberia’s Totota

Some locals flocked to the scene and took the leaking gas from the tanker when it exploded.

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The Independent UK

At least 40 killed in Liberian fuel tanker blast, says official

Many suffered injuries in explosion, with dozens currently hospitalised for severe burns

Radio France Internationale

Is a brutal former warlord in Liberia a 'king-maker'?

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Liberia’s presidential elections. There’s “The Listener’s Corner”, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz question, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

The Guardian - UK

The new ‘scramble for Africa’: how a UAE sheikh quietly made carbon deals for forests bigger than UK

Exploratory agreements struck with African states that are home to crucial wildlife havens and biodiversity hotspots, for land that represents billions of dollars in potential carbon offsetting revenue

Al Jazeera

End of an era: How corruption in Liberia cost George Weah the presidency

In six years, Weah, Liberia’s most famous citizen became so unpopular he lost the election to a man he defeated in 2017.

France 24

South African lawmakers vote to shut down Israeli embassy

In tonight's edition: South African lawmakers vote in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the war in Gaza. Also, a car fatally rams into a crowd of supporters celebrating Joseph Boakai's election victory in Liberia, killing…

Radio France Internationale

Final results show Joseph Boakai has been elected president of Liberia

Joseph Boakai has been elected president of Liberia with 50.64% of the vote, beating President George Weah who got 49.36%, according to final results announced by the election commission on Monday.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India, Australia hold 2+2 Ministerial talks to boost strategic ties, Joseph Boakai declared winner of Liberia presidential Elections, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 21, 2023

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