Liberia

Country Liberia
Capital Monrovia
Continent Africa
Currency Liberian dollar(LRD)
Languages English

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Introduction

Settlement of freed slaves from the US in what is today Liberia began in 1822; by 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. William TUBMAN, president from 1944-71, did much to promote foreign investment and to bridge the economic, social, and political gaps between the descendents of the original settlers and the inhabitants of the interior. In 1980, a military coup led by Samuel DOE ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule. In December 1989, Charles TAYLOR launched a rebellion against DOE's regime that led to a prolonged civil war in which DOE himself was killed. A period of relative peace in 1997 allowed for elections that brought TAYLOR to power, but major fighting resumed in 2000. An August 2003 peace agreement ended the war and prompted the resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR, who faces war crimes charges in The Hague related to his involvement in Sierra Leone's civil war. After two years of rule by a transitional government, democratic elections in late 2005 brought President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF to power. The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) maintains a strong presence throughout the country, but the security situation is still fragile and the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country continues.

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Liberia - Wikipedia
Liberia - CIA World Fact Book
Liberia - BBC
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Liberia: TotalEnergies is Awarded Four Offshore Exploration Permits - TotalEnergies.comLiberia: TotalEnergies is Awarded Four Offshore Exploration Permits  TotalEnergies.com

TotalEnergies signs agreement for oil exploration blocks offshore Liberia - Oil & Gas JournalTotalEnergies signs agreement for oil exploration blocks offshore Liberia  Oil & Gas Journal

Liberia Awards TotalEnergies Four Offshore Exploration Permits - Hart EnergyLiberia Awards TotalEnergies Four Offshore Exploration Permits  Hart Energy

From Laos to Liberia:10 countries hit hardest by U.S. B-visa rejections - Times of IndiaFrom Laos to Liberia:10 countries hit hardest by U.S. B-visa rejections  Times of India

TotalEnergies swoops into Liberia, snapping up four deepwater blocks - Upstream OnlineTotalEnergies swoops into Liberia, snapping up four deepwater blocks  Upstream Online

TotalEnergies Signs PSCs for Liberian Oil Blocks, Signaling Exploration Resurgence in West Africa - African Energy ChamberTotalEnergies Signs PSCs for Liberian Oil Blocks, Signaling Exploration Resurgence in West Africa  African Energy Chamber

TotalEnergies wins four offshore exploration permits in Liberia - ReutersTotalEnergies wins four offshore exploration permits in Liberia  Reuters

TotalEnergies wins four offshore exploration permits in Liberia - CNBC AfricaTotalEnergies wins four offshore exploration permits in Liberia  CNBC Africa

TotalEnergies Signs PSCs for 4 Blocks in Liberia - Energy Capital & PowerTotalEnergies Signs PSCs for 4 Blocks in Liberia  Energy Capital & Power

TotalEnergies secures four offshore exploration permits in Liberia - Investing.comTotalEnergies secures four offshore exploration permits in Liberia  Investing.com

TotalEnergies Lands Four Offshore Blocks in Liberia - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTotalEnergies Lands Four Offshore Blocks in Liberia  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Liberia: First ever solar energy plant set for October launch - ESI-Africa.comLiberia: First ever solar energy plant set for October launch  ESI-Africa.com

TotalEnergies widens its African portfolio with four blocks in ‘oil-prone’ basins - Offshore EnergyTotalEnergies widens its African portfolio with four blocks in ‘oil-prone’ basins  Offshore Energy

TotalEnergies participating in renewed exploration offshore Liberia - MarketScreenerTotalEnergies participating in renewed exploration offshore Liberia  MarketScreener

Liberia has a new plan to protect its rainforests. Can it work? - MongabayLiberia has a new plan to protect its rainforests. Can it work?  Mongabay

Trump's 'English' compliment to Liberia's president turns into 'national embarrassment'; Here's why | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTrump's 'English' compliment to Liberia's president turns into 'national embarrassment'; Here's why | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

TotalEnergies & Liberia Ink Historic Oil Deal - MarketScreenerTotalEnergies & Liberia Ink Historic Oil Deal  MarketScreener

Looking ahead: a perspective on the national electricity utility of Liberia - World Bank BlogsLooking ahead: a perspective on the national electricity utility of Liberia  World Bank Blogs

Liberia Awards TotalEnergies Four Offshore Exploration Permits - Hart EnergyLiberia Awards TotalEnergies Four Offshore Exploration Permits  Hart Energy

ATAF participates in Liberia’s pilot of the anti-IFFs policy tracker - ataftax.orgATAF participates in Liberia’s pilot of the anti-IFFs policy tracker  ataftax.org

Apply Now: CSOs for Plastic Waste Management and Economic Empowerment (Liberia) - fundsforNGOsApply Now: CSOs for Plastic Waste Management and Economic Empowerment (Liberia)  fundsforNGOs

Putting People First: How We Support the Forest Sector in Liberia - World BankPutting People First: How We Support the Forest Sector in Liberia  World Bank

Chargé Zadrozny Hosts Reception Celebrating U.S. Exchange Alumni and Lasting U.S.–Liberia Partnerships - U.S. Embassy in Liberia (.gov)Chargé Zadrozny Hosts Reception Celebrating U.S. Exchange Alumni and Lasting U.S.–Liberia Partnerships  U.S. Embassy in Liberia (.gov)

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Liberia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Liberia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

LPRA Hails Oil Agreements with TotalEnergies - liberianobserver.comLPRA Hails Oil Agreements with TotalEnergies  liberianobserver.com

Liberia Showcases Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties to Boost National Food Security - CGIARLiberia Showcases Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties to Boost National Food Security  CGIAR

New Petroleum Pricing Threatens Energy Security, Jobs - liberianobserver.comNew Petroleum Pricing Threatens Energy Security, Jobs  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Deputy Minister McGill Over Rape Allegation - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: President Boakai Suspends Deputy Minister McGill Over Rape Allegation  FrontPageAfrica

Liberia: Renew Mandate to Establish War Crimes Court - Human Rights WatchLiberia: Renew Mandate to Establish War Crimes Court  Human Rights Watch

Joseph Boakai: Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare - BBCJoseph Boakai: Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare  BBC

New Anti-Drug Group to Prioritize Rehabilitation of Women, Girls - liberianobserver.comNew Anti-Drug Group to Prioritize Rehabilitation of Women, Girls  liberianobserver.com

Liberia - Civil War, Reconstruction, Independence - BritannicaLiberia - Civil War, Reconstruction, Independence  Britannica

TotalEnergies Secures Four Offshore Exploration Permits in Liberia - TipRanksTotalEnergies Secures Four Offshore Exploration Permits in Liberia  TipRanks

Japan-Liberia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Liberia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Communities in rural Liberia welcome malaria vaccine roll-out - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceCommunities in rural Liberia welcome malaria vaccine roll-out  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Liberia - Finance, Trade, Economy - BritannicaLiberia - Finance, Trade, Economy  Britannica

New WTO Fisheries Deal: Liberia Could Stand Up to Subsidized Foreign Fleets, But… - liberianobserver.comNew WTO Fisheries Deal: Liberia Could Stand Up to Subsidized Foreign Fleets, But…  liberianobserver.com

Japan-Liberia Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Liberia Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

If illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy hippos | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - The GuardianIf illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy hippos | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf  The Guardian

MARG-BV Demands Justice as Deputy Minister Faces Rape Allegation Involving 14-Year-Old Girl - Global News Network LiberiaMARG-BV Demands Justice as Deputy Minister Faces Rape Allegation Involving 14-Year-Old Girl  Global News Network Liberia

Conserving Gola forest: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for peace, sustainability - Welcome to the United NationsConserving Gola forest: Sierra Leone and Liberia unite for peace, sustainability  Welcome to the United Nations

Liberia joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe as an Associate Member - The Council of EuropeLiberia joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe as an Associate Member  The Council of Europe

Rolling out the AfCFTA strategy in Liberia - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaRolling out the AfCFTA strategy in Liberia  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Liberia: Gov’t Confirms One Dead, 20 Injured in Oxygen Tanker Explosion; Preliminary Probe Points to Company’s Negligence - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Gov’t Confirms One Dead, 20 Injured in Oxygen Tanker Explosion; Preliminary Probe Points to Company’s Negligence  FrontPageAfrica

IIC observes 15th anniversary of FOI-Act - thenewdawnliberia.comIIC observes 15th anniversary of FOI-Act  thenewdawnliberia.com

Liberia to start industrial shrimp fishing, worrying artisanal fishers - MongabayLiberia to start industrial shrimp fishing, worrying artisanal fishers  Mongabay

TotalEnergies expands offshore Liberia portfolio with four new blocks - Trend News AgencyTotalEnergies expands offshore Liberia portfolio with four new blocks  Trend News Agency

Impact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Liberia - UNAIDSImpact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Liberia  UNAIDS

Liberia: Rep. Taylor Questions Exclusion of Southeast Counties from $4 Million Agriculture Project - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Rep. Taylor Questions Exclusion of Southeast Counties from $4 Million Agriculture Project  FrontPageAfrica

Indian leaders in Liberia highlight Pakistan's role in terrorism, call for global unity - The Economic TimesIndian leaders in Liberia highlight Pakistan's role in terrorism, call for global unity  The Economic Times

Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language - BBCWatch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language  BBC

Liberia’s Athletes Gear Up for 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - liberianobserver.comLiberia’s Athletes Gear Up for 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo  liberianobserver.com

Liberia: Daily Observer journalists harassed by police - International Federation of Journalists - IFJLiberia: Daily Observer journalists harassed by police  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Liberia: Six things Donald Trump should know after he praised Joseph Boakai's 'good English' - BBCLiberia: Six things Donald Trump should know after he praised Joseph Boakai's 'good English'  BBC

Liberia parliament fire: Politicians and ex-speaker accused of arson bailed - BBCLiberia parliament fire: Politicians and ex-speaker accused of arson bailed  BBC

Another first for Liberia: showcasing the new World Bank Group engagement approach and jobs agenda - World Bank BlogsAnother first for Liberia: showcasing the new World Bank Group engagement approach and jobs agenda  World Bank Blogs

William Tolbert: Liberian president killed in coup to get state funeral after 45 years - BBCWilliam Tolbert: Liberian president killed in coup to get state funeral after 45 years  BBC

Liberia Takes Key Step toward Data-Driven Education Planning - African UnionLiberia Takes Key Step toward Data-Driven Education Planning  African Union

Liberia anti-corruption: President Boakai suspends top officials for non-declaration of assets - BBCLiberia anti-corruption: President Boakai suspends top officials for non-declaration of assets  BBC

Liberia’s mining resurgence: from conflict to opportunity - IntelliNewsLiberia’s mining resurgence: from conflict to opportunity  IntelliNews

Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Liberia to UNESCO (March 2025) - UNESCOPermanent Delegate of the Republic of Liberia to UNESCO (March 2025)  UNESCO

Uncovering the Legacy of Peacekeeping in Liberia - Stimson CenterUncovering the Legacy of Peacekeeping in Liberia  Stimson Center

Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’? - Al JazeeraWhere is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?  Al Jazeera

‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai - Al Jazeera‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai  Al Jazeera

Kuwait Amir receives ambassadors' credentials of Niger, Liberia, Benin, Poland, Senegal - diwan - 16/09/2025 - kuna.net.kwKuwait Amir receives ambassadors' credentials of Niger, Liberia, Benin, Poland, Senegal - diwan - 16/09/2025  kuna.net.kw

EU Commits €56 Million in Budget Support to the Republic of Liberia - EEASEU Commits €56 Million in Budget Support to the Republic of Liberia  EEAS

Liberia AfCFTA National Strategy official implementation kick-off Stakeholder awareness campaign - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaLiberia AfCFTA National Strategy official implementation kick-off Stakeholder awareness campaign  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Senator Rasha Kelej Received Liberia First Lady for Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit - AD HOC NEWSSenator Rasha Kelej Received Liberia First Lady for Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit  AD HOC NEWS

Training police helps safeguard human rights in Liberia’s elections - ohchrTraining police helps safeguard human rights in Liberia’s elections  ohchr

Eric Giko Accepts Citizens’ Petition to Contest 2029 Senatorial Elections in Maryland County - Global News Network LiberiaEric Giko Accepts Citizens’ Petition to Contest 2029 Senatorial Elections in Maryland County  Global News Network Liberia

Advancing Liberia’s Education Policy through EMIS Dialogue and Review - African UnionAdvancing Liberia’s Education Policy through EMIS Dialogue and Review  African Union

Liberia Launches Roadmap for Strengthened and Modernized Education Data Systems - African UnionLiberia Launches Roadmap for Strengthened and Modernized Education Data Systems  African Union

Joint Security Seizes Illicit Drugs in Sapo Park - liberianobserver.comJoint Security Seizes Illicit Drugs in Sapo Park  liberianobserver.com

In Liberia, renewable energy is empowering people with disabilities - Home | GEFIn Liberia, renewable energy is empowering people with disabilities  Home | GEF

LRA Cleans House While Recording Strong Revenue Growth - liberianobserver.comLRA Cleans House While Recording Strong Revenue Growth  liberianobserver.com

Liberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone sign roaming deal - Developing TelecomsLiberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone sign roaming deal  Developing Telecoms

No justice in sight for World Bank project-affected communities in Liberia - MongabayNo justice in sight for World Bank project-affected communities in Liberia  Mongabay

Liberia's Boakai apologises to war victims, honours slain presidents - ReutersLiberia's Boakai apologises to war victims, honours slain presidents  Reuters

Beyond Critique: The Need for Liberian Intellectuals to Emerge as Knowledge Producers: Must Moil for the Greater Good - FrontPageAfricaBeyond Critique: The Need for Liberian Intellectuals to Emerge as Knowledge Producers: Must Moil for the Greater Good  FrontPageAfrica

Peter Matthew George: Top Liberian doctor struck off as qualifications questioned - BBCPeter Matthew George: Top Liberian doctor struck off as qualifications questioned  BBC

This is how Liberians reacted to Trump’s surprise at the President’s English skills - CNNThis is how Liberians reacted to Trump’s surprise at the President’s English skills  CNN

Liberia Capitol fire: Ex-speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa charged with arson - BBCLiberia Capitol fire: Ex-speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa charged with arson  BBC

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa - CNNTrump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa  CNN

President Boakai Hails Landmark Agreements with TotalEnergies; Commits to Signing and Transmitting to Legislature - The Executive MansionPresident Boakai Hails Landmark Agreements with TotalEnergies; Commits to Signing and Transmitting to Legislature  The Executive Mansion

Liberia Signs Offshore Exploration Pact with TotalEnergies - FrontPageAfricaLiberia Signs Offshore Exploration Pact with TotalEnergies  FrontPageAfrica

WATCH: Trump praises Liberian President Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’ - PBSWATCH: Trump praises Liberian President Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’  PBS

Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Blames Vendors for Sustaining High Commodity Prices Despite Gov’t Anti-Inflation Measures - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Senator Amara Konneh Blames Vendors for Sustaining High Commodity Prices Despite Gov’t Anti-Inflation Measures  FrontPageAfrica

It is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM - Al JazeeraIt is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM  Al Jazeera

Archived: Former Armed Forces of Liberia commanding general charged with immigration fraud, perjury following HSI Philadelphia investigation - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)Archived: Former Armed Forces of Liberia commanding general charged with immigration fraud, perjury following HSI Philadelphia investigation  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)

Discover Liberia's Best Places: An Insider's Travel Guide - AirtelDiscover Liberia's Best Places: An Insider's Travel Guide  Airtel

GonetAfrica CEO Proffers Practical Steps for Achieving Gender Equality - liberianobserver.comGonetAfrica CEO Proffers Practical Steps for Achieving Gender Equality  liberianobserver.com

Gongloe damns gov’t - thenewdawnliberia.comGongloe damns gov’t  thenewdawnliberia.com

China Donates Delivery, Infant Beds to Boost Liberia’s Health Sector - liberianobserver.comChina Donates Delivery, Infant Beds to Boost Liberia’s Health Sector  liberianobserver.com

New report supports Liberia’s next steps to deliver fisheries transparency and protect livelihoods - Environmental Justice FoundationNew report supports Liberia’s next steps to deliver fisheries transparency and protect livelihoods  Environmental Justice Foundation

Liberia: Tanker Explosion at MIRA Oxygen Facility Injures Several, Victims Hospitalized as Fire Service, Police Probe Incident - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: Tanker Explosion at MIRA Oxygen Facility Injures Several, Victims Hospitalized as Fire Service, Police Probe Incident  FrontPageAfrica

A week in Liberia strengthening Public Affairs partnerships - army.milA week in Liberia strengthening Public Affairs partnerships  army.mil

Liberia: NIR To Set Up 500 Centers for National ID Enrollment to Improve Service Delivery - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: NIR To Set Up 500 Centers for National ID Enrollment to Improve Service Delivery  FrontPageAfrica

Ex-Liberian general who attacked U.S. Embassy sentenced for immigration fraud, feds say - NJ.comEx-Liberian general who attacked U.S. Embassy sentenced for immigration fraud, feds say  NJ.com

Liberia: NO SUGAR NOT SUGAR - FrontPageAfricaLiberia: NO SUGAR NOT SUGAR  FrontPageAfrica

September Association Donates to JFK Rehabilitation Center - Global News Network LiberiaSeptember Association Donates to JFK Rehabilitation Center  Global News Network Liberia