Liberia elections 2023: three things the next president must do Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, is about to choose its next president. The Conversation · Oct 8, 2023
USAID to slowly resume food aid to Ethiopia after suspension in June over fraud The renewed aid comes after follows reforms put in place by the Ethiopian government and agency partners to improve food distribution. But USAID will keep most operations suspended after concerns of systematic diversion of aid. Also in this edition: 400 French soldiers in the town of Ouallam will be the… France 24 · Oct 6, 2023
"Food insecurity and healthcare neglect" "Our findings demonstrate the need to improve the health and quality of life of [Liberians] living with diabetes" Salon · Oct 5, 2023
Medicine or food? People with diabetes in Liberia sometimes have to choose between the two Diabetes is on the rise globally. Since the 1980s the number of people living with the disease has quadrupled from 108 million to 537 million. The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023
Liberia's young voters engage for peaceful elections In a schoolroom, young Liberians take it in turns to draw an image expressing what they fear most as they become eligible to vote for the first time. Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2023
‘It has a price’: war photographer Corinne Dufka on capturing conflict The esteemed photographer has spent more then a decade in places such as Bosnia and Liberia, remembered in a powerful new book The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2023
Morocco vs Liberia Africa Cup of Nations qualifier postponed after devastating earthquake Congo and Gambia are due to contest a Group G match in Marrakech on Sunday evening Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023
RNC posts wrong flag to honor July 4 The tweet, which appeared to show the Liberian flag, was soon deleted Salon · Jul 5, 2023
Republican party tweets Independence Day well-wishes with flag of Liberia Official GOP account deletes tweet featuring Liberian flag, which has single white star where Stars and Stripes has 50 The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2023
Republican Party mocked for Independence Day tweet – with flag of wrong country: ‘We’re not gonna forget’ Though the tweet was swiftly removed, the deletion was not fast enough to escape the ridicule that followed The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Israeli President Herzog And Liberian President Weah Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Leaders focus on agriculture, education, and diplomatic ties during productive meeting in Jerusalem. Zenger · Jul 4, 2023
Remembering David Gilkey: His NPR buddies share stories about their favorite pictures It is the 7th anniversary of the death of NPR photographer David GIlkey, who was killed by a grenade attack while on assignment in Afghanistan. His colleagues talk about his life and work. WEKU · Jun 5, 2023
Swiss court confirms historic war crimes ruling against Liberia warlord A Swiss court on Thursday upheld a guilty verdict for war crimes in the case of a former Liberian rebel commander and convicted him of crimes against humanity in a landmark case. Reuters · Jun 1, 2023
UN peacekeeping on 75th anniversary: Successes, failures and many challenges Over the past 75 years, the United Nations has sent more than 2 million peacekeepers to help countries move away from conflict, with successes from Liberia to Cambodia and major failures in former Yugoslavia and Rwanda The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 ‘How do you protect a Black kid?’ Protesters demand justice in shooting of Ralph Yarl, 16 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Like Ralph Yarl’s parents, Patience Gaye moved to the United States from Liberia to escape violence before starting a family.
The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023 Is democracy on the ballot in west Africa? What the latest data tells us Democracy indices compiled by respected organisations have suggested that around the world, there’s an increase in authoritarianism or democratic backsliding.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2023 Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Traffic Not Impacted A cargo vessel ran aground in the Suez Canal on Sunday, but traffic through the global waterway was not impacted, Egyptian authorities said. The Liberia-flagged MSC Istanbul, heading to Portugal from Malaysia, got stuck in a two-lane part of the Suez Canal, said Adm. Ossama Rabei, head of the Suez…
France 24 · Feb 21, 2023 Nigeria presidential elections: Interview with Atiku Abubakar's spokesperson As Nigeria deals with economic woes and worsening insecurity, Fraser Jackson speaks to a representative of the main opposition, the People's Democratic Party, ahead of Saturday's presidential elections. Also in this edition: Cyclone Freddy makes landfall in Madagascar, and an unusual school bus in Liberia teaches schoolchildren IT skills.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Liberia may have 'parallel system' for illegal log exports A government document obtained by The Associated Press outlines more than three dozen cases in Liberia where it appears logs were illegally cut or moved out of the country using unofficial channels
Reuters · Feb 3, 2023 Liberian warlord's trial concludes in Switzerland The appeal hearings of a former Liberian rebel commander convicted of war crimes concluded on Friday in a trial that was broadened in its final stages to include crimes against humanity for the first time in Switzerland.
Reuters · Jan 30, 2023 Liberian President George Weah says will seek second term this year Liberia's President George Weah on Monday told parliament he would run for reelection this year after a first term marred with graft allegations and economic downturn.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Investigation faults Liberian agency protecting rainforest An independent investigation into logging in the Liberian rainforest found illegal operations “on a significant scale,” with multiple missteps or breaches of law by the government agency charged with protecting those forests
Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023 Most dangerous countries for air travel - see full global list of banned airlines A number of countries have all of their airlines totally banned from European airspace due being considered unsafe by the EU Air Safety Committee, including those from Afghanistan, Liberia and Sudan
Los Angeles Times · Jan 13, 2023 The minister and trauma psychologist bridging the worlds of spirituality and psychology LOS ANGELES — The men's choir had just brought down the house with the gospel classic "Miracle Worker" when Thema Bryant danced up to the lectern at First AME Church in South L.A.
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023 Ex-Liberian strongman seeks to overturn Swiss war crimes ruling Alieu Kosiah’s appeal could land him a life sentence as he faces additional charges of crimes against humanity.