Liberia

  • Jul 20, 2009
  • 7 min read

LIBERIA: TRC report roils recovery prospects

On July 15, a bill was introduced in the legislature which seeks to establish a war crimes court...

Liberia
  • Jul 9, 2009
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AFRICA: UN to take on West African crime syndicates

Three United Nations organisations, in cooperation with Interpol, yesterday announced the...

  • Jul 7, 2009
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LIBERIA: TRC calls for president to barred from office

Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) yesterday called for President Ellen...

Liberia
  • Jul 6, 2009
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AFRICA: Japan seeks to support rice production boost

Last year's food price shock, which pushed up urban living costs across Africa -- provoking riots...

Africa
  • Mar 24, 2009
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AFRICA: Enfranchising diasporas carries risks

A recent South African High Court ruling that diaspora members have the right to vote highlights...

Africa
  • Jan 13, 2009
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GUINEA: ECOWAS response reflects stability concerns

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 10 suspended Guinea until it...

Guinea
  • May 19, 2008
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LIBERIA: Debt relief first of many recovery challenges

In its third year of democratic governance, Liberia is making progress in reviving the economy...

Liberia
  • Apr 3, 2008
  • 7 min read

LIBERIA: Government revives flag of convenience role

Talks between the Liberian government and LISCR over whether and on what terms the contract to...

Liberia