Liberia

  • Sep 7, 2005
  • 6 min read

LIBERIA: Transparency key issue for next government

Presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on October 11. The country has enjoyed a...

Liberia
  • Sep 2, 2005
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LIBERIA: Conneh candidacy underscores warlords' role

Sekou Conneh, the leader of the former rebel group LURD, yesterday launched his campaign in...

Liberia
  • Aug 30, 2005
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WEST AFRICA: Ivorian conflict takes toll on region

The four largest opposition parties yesterday withdrew support for October elections. Recent...

West Africa
  • Aug 16, 2005
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LIBERIA: Security key as election campaign begins

Campaigning began yesterday for the presidential election on October 11.

Liberia
  • Jul 11, 2005
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LIBERIA: Government accuses Taylor of violating exile

Justice Minister Kabineh Ja'neh announced on Friday that former President Charles Taylor was...

Liberia
  • May 17, 2005
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LIBERIA: Diamond deal underscores transition fragility

The transitional government concluded the mining deal in a secretive manner, reflecting a lack of...

Liberia
  • May 5, 2005
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UNITED STATES/AFRICA: Congress urges Taylor trial

The US Congress passed a non-binding resolution yesterday calling on the AU chairman, Nigerian...

United States
  • Mar 18, 2005
  • 2 min read

LIBERIA: Assembly chooses new speaker and deputy

The Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) yesterday elected George Koukou, a member of former...

Liberia