Liberia

  • Dec 12, 2006
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LIBERIA: Arcelor Mittal iron deal benefits government

The government and steel firm Arcelor Mittal announced yesterday that they had reached agreement...

Liberia
  • Dec 5, 2006
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LIBERIA: Graft trials should improve donor relations

Police reported yesterday that two former ministers in the National Transition Government of...

Liberia
  • Jun 15, 2006
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UK/WEST AFRICA: Offer to jail Taylor after Hague trial

The UK government said today that it would serve as jailor for former Liberian President Charles...

West Africa
  • Jun 14, 2006
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LIBERIA: UN sanctions review signals confidence

The UN Security Council yesterday eased its arms embargo against Liberia, allowing the sale of...

Liberia
  • Jun 8, 2006
  • 1 min read

LIBERIA: Mittal iron deal gets fast-track review

A 900 million-dollar deal to exploit iron resources with Mittal Steel needs to be re-examined...

Liberia
  • Jun 2, 2006
  • 7 min read

LIBERIA: Challenges remain for president's bold plan

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's "First 150 Day Action Plan" is due to be completed on June 30....

Liberia
  • Apr 27, 2006
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LIBERIA: Reforms test new president

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf yesterday held emergency talks with representatives of civil...

Liberia
  • Mar 31, 2006
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Threat from Taylor is less than feared

Former President of Liberia Charles Taylor was arrested on March 29 in Nigeria and delivered to...

West Africa