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Parliament blaze and a deadlock: Why is Liberia in a political crisis?
Are there links between the fire that gutted parts of parliament and a legislative impasse involving Speaker Koffa?
From: NewsFeed
Liberia’s parliament catches fire for second time in a week
Liberia’s parliament building caught fire for the second time within a week.
Published On 18 Dec 2024
Will a war crimes court heal, or reopen, the wounds of Liberia’s civil war?
President signs order promising establishment of a war crimes court in efforts to bring justice 21 years after conflict.
Seafarers pay the price for the murky business of ship nationality
Incidents in the Red Sea illustrate the dangers of allowing ‘flags of convenience’ to proliferate.
Nearly 55 million face hunger in West and Central Africa, UN warns
UN agencies say double-digit inflation and stagnating local production are major drivers of the hunger crisis.
From: The Stream
Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide?
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
Published On 2 Feb 2024
Boakai sworn in as new Liberia president after victory over Weah
The new president is expected to tackle poverty and corruption that flourished under his predecessor, George Weah.
Can President Boakai deliver war crimes justice in Liberia?
After 20 years of inaction, the new president has a responsibility to take action – and fast.
Over 40 killed as gas tanker explodes in Liberia’s Totota
Some locals flocked to the scene and took the leaking gas from the tanker when it exploded.
End of an era: How corruption in Liberia cost George Weah the presidency
In six years, Weah, Liberia’s most famous citizen became so unpopular he lost the election to a man he defeated in 2017.
