Liberian Government Frees Nine Prisoners

Written on:December 28, 2011
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Executive Mansion, Monrovia

Nine prisoners from the Monrovia Central Prison have been granted Executive Pardon by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Freed Liberian prisoners meet President Sirleaf

Those pardoned include six men and three women who have been held at the prison for minor offenses. The decision was taken Friday, December 23, by the Liberian leader during a visit to the Prison as part of a Christmas goodwill gesture. Read more…

Top 12 Stories of 2011 in Africa

Written on:December 28, 2011
Top 12 Stories of 2011 in Africa

By Hannah Briggs In a few days, 2011 will draw to a close and what a turbulent year it’s been for Sub-Saharan Africa. We’ve seen African leaders ousted from power, bloodshed and gruesome endings but also growth, innovation and a burgeoning African middle class. As we reflect on the events of the past twelve months, the Radio Netherlands Africa team brings you our favorite pick of stories from RNW reporters…

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Way Forward for Liberia and Liberians After Elections

Written on:December 28, 2011
Way Forward for Liberia and Liberians After Elections

By Ramses K Nah, Lewisville The historic Liberian elections of 2011 are now a matter of history. Political analysts and historians can evaluate the merits and demerits of all the events that have occurred.

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Nigerian Civil War Should be Debated, Discussed & Taught

Written on:December 28, 2011
Nigerian Civil War Should be Debated, Discussed & Taught

By Paul I. Adujie, New York So much have been said, written and documented about the Nigerian catastrophe also known as the Nigerian Civil War which took place between 1966 and 1970. And so much more needs to be documented.

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UN Identifies 7 Billionth Baby in Liberia

Written on:November 28, 2011
UN Identifies 7 Billionth Baby in Liberia

The United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) has identified the world’s seven billionth baby in Liberia. Baby Bernice is the world’s 7 billionth person as identified in Liberia. Born just after midnight on Wednesday, 31 October, baby Bernice was named after the Chief Medical Officer of Liberia Doctor Bernice Dahn who represented the Government of Liberia during the identification ceremony at the Redemption Hospital in New Kru Town by the United…

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Judge Finds Liberian Media Guilty of Inciting Hatred

Written on:November 16, 2011
Judge Finds Liberian Media Guilty of Inciting Hatred

Monrovia, Liberia A Liberian judge on Tuesday found three media institutions guilty of spreading hate messages ahead of last week’s disputed presidential poll but allowed them back on air.

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United States Welcomes Liberia Elections, Inquiry Panel

Written on:November 16, 2011
United States Welcomes Liberia Elections, Inquiry Panel

Washington,D.C.,U.S.A. The United States Tuesday welcomed results confirming the re-election of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and praised the creation of an inquiry commission to probe alleged fraud.

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CDC-USA Chapter Condemns “Bloody Monday” Episode in Monrovia

Written on:November 15, 2011
CDC-USA Chapter Condemns “Bloody Monday” Episode  in Monrovia

President Barack Obama, US President His Excellency Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General, UN The European Union; The African Union ECOWAS Leadership; UNMIL; International Observers Madam Margaret Lõj, UNSR to Liberia The Diplomatic Corps based in Liberia November 9,2011 Greetings, We, the Diaspora arm and friends of the Congress of Democratic Change (CDC-USA), Liberia’s primary opposition party, register our concerns with you our international and national partners in Democracy, about events…

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Forbes Magazine Says Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Is the Most Powerful Woman in Africa

Written on:October 22, 2011
Liberian President

Monrovia,Liberia As if winning the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize wasn’t enough, Forbes Magazine, one of the most influential business publications in the United States, has, in its maiden Africa issue, honored President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia by naming her the most powerful woman on the African continent, among 20 women listed.

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Liberia Closes Borders Amidst Claims From Oppositions Liberian Elections Were Flawed

Written on:October 17, 2011
Liberian President Sirleaf

Monrovia, Liberian Liberia on Saturday closed its borders after the opposition rejected as “flawed” provisional election results placing incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, this year’s Nobel Peace Laureate, in the lead.

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