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African countries are adopting two houses of parliament to boost democracy – but that’s not always what happens

At independence, most African states had two legislative chambers – a lower and upper chamber – in their parliament. African leaders saw that as a colonial legacy and as inefficient, so most states removed the upper chambers. Before 1990, only two states kept these bicameral parliaments: Liberia and Nigeria.

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024

Dozens Escape Maximum Security Prison In Liberia

Inmates escape Liberian prison due to security breach. Authorities working to recapture them amidst ongoing prison system issues.

Liberia contemplates moving capital after disastrous flooding

Severe flooding in Liberia has led a group of senators to propose relocating the capital city away from overcrowded and poorly managed Monrovia, a suggestion met with a mixture of enthusiasm and hesitancy in the West African country.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2024

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Big brains and glittering careers: five fresh Labour MPs to watch

Labour’s new brood includes an economist whose family fled from Liberia, Westminster insiders and a former soldier

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

‘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 · Jun 18, 2024

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 · Jun 11, 2024

‘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’

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

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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.

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 · Apr 18, 2024

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 · Apr 15, 2024

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...

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 · Mar 31, 2024

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 · Mar 22, 2024

Liberia Marks 10 Years Since Devastating Ebola Outbreak

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

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.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

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 Canberra Times · Jan 26, 2024

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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The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2024

‘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 · Dec 29, 2023

‘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 · Dec 28, 2023

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 · Dec 28, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023

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 · Dec 2, 2023

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 · Nov 30, 2023

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

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