Liberia: Government Lacks Vision LP Charles Brumskine Says; Prescribes Steps for 2011 Transition Oct 18, 2009
com: Liberia: Government Lacks Vision LP Charles Brumskine Says; Prescribes Steps for 2011 Transition (Page 1 of 3) ... President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has told the Liberian people and the international community at every given opportunity that Liberia is facing enormous challenges but that her administration is fighting tooth and nail to rebuild the country with the assistance of foreign economic partners and friendly governments ... But the leader of the opposition Liberty Party, Charles... (allAfrica.com)
Trapped In The Past Oct 11, 2009
Our West African neighbours of Liberia and Sierra Leone spent close to ten years or more in wars where boys were made to kill each others parents and made to commit some of the most horrendous crimes ever committed on the face of the earth. People in these countries have successfully made the journey out of this past and today perpetrators and victims alike could talk about the past without bitterness because they understood that they can only get to the future they seek by leaving the past... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Guinea leader 'sorry' for protesters' deaths Oct 1, 2009
- Independence has been marked by military dictatorship, repression, poverty and the knock-on instability of wars fought along Guinea's borders in the 1990s and early 2000s in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. - Despite mineral wealth, 40 per cent of Guinea's population lives in poverty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
China, responsible, faithful member of United Nations Sep 21, 2009
MONROVIA, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Zhou Yuxiao has said his country is a responsible and faithful member of the United Nations and it respects the resolutions adopted by the world body. In a weekend interview with Xinhua, Ambassador Zhou expressed his confidence that the Chinese peacekeepers serving within the United Nations Mission in Liberia would remain in the country up to 2011 when the Liberians would go to polls to elect a new president ... The ambassador said the... (Xinhuanet, China)
Turning up the Heat on Gadget Makers to Bring Peace to Congo Sep 19, 2009
Just like Sierra Leone with diamonds, just like Liberia with diamonds and timber, just like Angola and Savimbi with the diamonds - when you take away or somehow begin to alter the ease with which those guys were able to export illegally high-value commodities and you change the logic of profit from instability to stability from war to peace, then you can stop conflict ... That's what happened in Liberia, and Sierra Leone and Angola. (allAfrica.com)
Liberia: Liberia - Taro Aso Resigns Sep 18, 2009
com: Liberia: Liberia - Taro Aso Resigns (Page 1 of 1). Liberia - Taro Aso Resigns ... Most Active Stories: Liberia. (allAfrica.com)
'Oil discovered' off Sierra Leone Sep 17, 2009
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation said it confirmed the existence of an "active petroleum system" in the Sierra Leone-Liberian basin ... Anadarko Petroleum said the new well - called Venus - is one of more than 30 identified prospects across 10 blocks offshore of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast and Ghana. (BBC News -- Africa)
Lehman Monday Morning Reveals Lesson Lost With Obama as Regulator-in-Chief Sep 11, 2009
Goldman Sachs also has international reach, with more than 900 subsidiaries in places including the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, Panama and Liberia, according to an SEC filing for the year 2008. Restoring Discipline. (Bloomberg)
Plot To Assassinate Rawlings & Co. Sep 9, 2009
Sgt. Akoto who was involved in a fatal accident in Liberia during peace keeping operations, told the Daily Post that he was locked up by the commander of his Unit, the 48 Engineers Regiment, for not being able to perform guarded duties though he had been given permission by doctors to rest for a while. The aggrieved solder narrated how he was attacked in the night by some colleague soldiers and bundled out of his house at Teshie on the orders of Lt. Col. Ofori. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Liberia: Taylor Claims Ignorance Over Arms Flow Sep 1, 2009
com: Liberia: Arms Could Flow Through Liberia Without Taylor's Consent, He Says (Page 1 of 1) ... Liberia: Arms Could Flow Through Liberia Without Taylor's Consent, He Says ... Significant shipments of weapons, intended for use by rebels in Sierra Leone's 11-year civil conflict, could have been transported through Liberia without Charles Taylor's knowledge, the accused former Liberian president told Special Court for Sierra Leone judges today at his trial in The Hague. (allAfrica.com)
Africa's hotels Aug 30, 2009
Page last updated at 10:46 GMT, Saturday, 29 August 2009 11:46 UK. Returning to the Central African Republic, Chris Simpson reflects on his wide-ranging experience of hotels across the continent of Africa. (BBC News -- Africa)
Liberia discovers 'ghost' workers Aug 30, 2009
Liberia's government says it has found more than 7,000 'ghost' workers on its payroll - employees who do not actually exist, or do not work for it ... He said they had cost Liberian tax payers about $2 ... "The biometric (system) is about 99.9% foolproof so once we install this technology we hope once and for all that we will be able to save the Liberian tax payers a huge sum of money," Mr Allen said. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
NDC And NPP: Can't You Get Along Aug 29, 2009
Do the Liberia or Sierra Leone civil wars ring a bell. For one thing, whether NPP or NDC, we all own the same land. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Liberia: Taylor Says, International Community Has Already Made Up its Mind Aug 28, 2009
com: Liberia: The International Community Had Its Mind Made Up Against Taylor, He Says (Page 1 of 1) ... Liberia: The International Community Had Its Mind Made Up Against Taylor, He Says ... Nothing he did could change this impression and Liberia suffered because of it, Mr. Taylor said. (allAfrica.com)
Ghana/Togo leaders begin talks Aug 26, 2009
The first two presidents were President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia and US President Barack Obama. 25 Aug. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Guinea: The People And Their Military Leaders Aug 25, 2009
2000-01 - Guinean army fights off incursions by rebels at borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone ... 1989 - Conflict in neighbouring Liberia forces thousands to flee into Guinea; between 1989 and 2002 Guinea would receive some 750,000 refugees from the wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone, thousands more from C te d'Ivoire after that country's 2002 rebellion. (allAfrica.com)
AP: Presidents Past and Present Shadow Clinton's Tour Aug 18, 2009
And she won over Liberian lawmakers by recounting how Obama lured her into his administration after her bruising loss to him in 2008 ... She acknowledged her full plate of concerns in Liberia on Friday ... She held aloft the front page of a local Liberian tabloid newspaper, The Analyst, with the headline "Hillary Arrives, Liberia Glees" over a photo of her smiling broadly. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Clinton wraps up Africa tour in Cape Verde Aug 18, 2009
Clinton's visit has included stops in Kenya, Liberia and Nigeria ... Clinton's 11-day trip started in Kenya, and has included stops in South Africa, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria and Liberia ... She arrived at from Liberia, where she applauded the work of pro-American president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first woman elected head of state in Africa. (CNN -- World)
Liberia: Country Still Faces Security Challenges, Says UN Aug 18, 2009
com: Liberia: Country Still Faces Security Challenges, Despite Gains Towards Peace (Page 1 of 1). Liberia: Country Still Faces Security Challenges, Despite Gains Towards Peace ... Liberia continues to make significant progress in consolidating peace after more than a decade of civil war, but the gains remain fragile, especially with regard to security, rule of law and job creation, according to the latest United Nations report on the work of peacekeepers there. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Clinton's Visit - War of Words [analysis] Aug 18, 2009
As the visitor was embarking on the sixth leg of her seven nations' tour of Africa - a visit to Liberia - the spokesperson for the ruling party, Prof Rufai Ahmed Alkali spoke. He took umbrage at the remarks of the United States' secretary of state. (allAfrica.com)
African odyssey Aug 15, 2009
With her visit to Liberia and then Cape Verde, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is coming to the end of her gruelling, seven-nation African tour ... " On the other hand there was little new in the way of policy. No fresh initiatives on trade or aid and certainly nothing about the most controversial subject on America's agenda - its future military role in Africa. Africom, the force that oversees US security interests on the continent, remains based in Germany and there was nothing said... (BBC News -- Africa)
A stop-by-stop account of Clinton's Africa trip Aug 15, 2009
At a luncheon to honor the continent's only female president, Liberia's Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Clinton said, "I will admit it. It's not diplomatic, but I happen to be a fan and a friend of your president." ... Despite a seven-year civil war, Liberia has been politically and economically stable since about 2005 ... But Clinton did not shy away from the work Liberia has yet to do. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Clinton shows support in Liberia visit Aug 14, 2009
Clinton shows U.S. support in Liberia visit - Africa - msnbc ... Clinton shows U.S. support in Liberia visit ... 13: Secretary of State Hillary voices strong support for Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa's first female head of state. (MSNBC -- International)
Clinton urges changes on African trip Aug 14, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, center, talks with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, left, after visiting the Liberian police training camp near Monrovia on Thursday ... In Liberia, founded in 1847 by freed American slaves, rain-drenched crowds waved U.S. and flags at Clinton's motorcade. (USA Today -- News)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Aug 14, 2009
The war crimes trial of Liberia's ex-President Charles Taylor has been adjourned until 3 July ... 1989: Launches rebellion 1991: RUF rebellion starts in Sierra Leone 1995: Peace deal signed 1997: Elected president 1999: Liberia's Lurd rebels start insurrection to oust Taylor June 2003: Arrest warrant issued August 2003: Steps down, goes into exile in Nigeria ... The trial was moved to The Hague because of fears it could lead to renewed tensions within Sierra Leone and Liberia. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Team Hillary defends 'psychobabble' Aug 14, 2009
Holding up the front page of a local tabloid, The Analyst, Clinton pointed to a smiling photograph of herself and a headline, "Hillary Arrives, Liberia Glees.". "I opened this newspaper and I think she looks like she's having a great time," Clinton said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hillary Clinton, in Liberia, targets good government Aug 14, 2009
Clinton departed Nigeria for Liberia on Thursday ... Johannesburg, South Africa - Until a few years ago, Liberia was not the sort of place a US secretary of State would generally visit ... Riven by a brutal civil war from the late 1990s until 2003, that killed nearly 250,000 and maimed countless others, Liberia was the poster child of senseless conflicts. (Christian Science Monitor)
Clinton stays mum on tart response to questioner Aug 14, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, walks with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Monrovia, Liberia Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 ... Liberia is the sixth leg of Clinton's seven-nation tour of Africa aimed at promoting democracy and development ... Holding up the front page of a local tabloid, The Analyst, Clinton pointed to a smiling photograph of herself and a headline, "Hillary Arrives, Liberia Glees.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Nigeria: Corruption Erodes Yar'Adua's Legitimacy - Hillary Clinton Aug 14, 2009
She described Nigeria as a "friend, ally and partner" and praised the country for deploying peacekeepers to Liberia -- the next stop in her tour tomorrow. Earlier at a press conference, Clinton said the U.S. and Nigerian armed forces would soon hold talks to "determine what Nigeria would want from us for help" in ensuring a lasting peace in the Niger Delta. (allAfrica.com)
Clinton Demands Firmer Action Against Corruption in Nigeria Aug 13, 2009
" Clinton, in Abuja on the fifth stop in a seven-nation tour of Africa, said action on electoral reforms and the easing of tension is needed to protect Nigeria's status as the continent's largest oil producer, and largest recipient of direct U.S. investment. Nigeria is the fifth country Clinton has visited so far on a seven-nation tour of Africa aimed at promoting development and good governance. She will travel next to Liberia and Cape Verde. By Paul Arhewe, Daniel Kanu, Francis Iwuchukwu... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Clinton Knocks Federal Govt on Corruption, Bad Leadership Aug 13, 2009
" Mrs Clinton is expected to leave Nigeria later to Liberia and Cape Verde in continuation of her seven -nation Africa tour. TI says FG not serious in fighting corruption Meanwhile, Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu, the Northern Coordinator of Transparency International (TI), yesterday in Abuja said "the Federal Government is not serious in its fight against corruption. " Nwagwu, who made the remark in an interview, said: "There is no fight against corruption but mere talk. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Hillary Clinton - Two She-Devils in One Aug 12, 2009
The countries she visited include Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria and Cape Verde. The trip "will be used to highlight US President Barack Obama's commitment to the continent". (allAfrica.com)
Clinton to meet Nigerian leaders Aug 12, 2009
CLINTON'S AFRICAN TOUR Kenya South Africa Nigeria Angola Liberia Democratic Republic of Congo Cape Verde ... She leaves Nigeria on Thursday for Liberia and will round off her trip in Cape Verde. (BBC News -- Africa)
Clinton takes good governance message to Nigeria Aug 12, 2009
Carson said that the United States had a "very good relationship" with Nigeria over recent years and hailed the country's increasingly active regional profile, including efforts to stabilise Sierra Leone and Liberia. "Despite our close relationship, Nigeria faces a number of major challenges," Carson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Clinton off to Congo to target sexual violence Aug 10, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's seven-nation tour of Africa seeks to affirm a commitment by the Obama administration to tackle trouble spots from Somalia and Zimbabwe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia ... Starting Tuesday, Clinton will visit Kenya, South Africa, Congo, Angola, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde on a tour aimed at "supporting strong and sustainable democratic governments," State Department officials said ... "We applaud Secretary Clinton's decision to... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Clinton seeks new US-S.Africa start in relations Aug 7, 2009
Clinton plans on Saturday to stop in Cape Town where she will hold more public events but also take a brief break before a busy week ahead that takes her to Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde. 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Africa: Why is Clinton Coming to Continent, What Are the Issues? [column] Aug 5, 2009
She will visit Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde ... Clinton will be looking to bolster Africa's only woman president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, on her brief stop in Liberia's capital Monrovia ... Clinton will reaffirm US development assistance for Liberia, which was founded by freed former American slaves. (allAfrica.com)
Hillary Clinton opens Africa tour Aug 5, 2009
AFRICAN TOUR Kenya South Africa Nigeria Angola Liberia Democratic Republic of Congo Cape Verde ... Mrs Clinton will also visit South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cape Verde. (BBC News -- Africa)
What Hillary Clinton seeks to achieve in Africa Aug 5, 2009
From there she moves on to South Africa, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Liberia, and Cape Verde. While in Nairobi, Clinton will meet with the beleaguered president of Somalia's transitional government, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, who is battling an Islamist insurgency. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Liberia: Senator Hannah Brent is Dead Aug 5, 2009
com: Liberia: Senator Hannah Brent is Dead (Page 1 of 1). Liberia: Senator Hannah Brent is Dead ... Hanna Brent (CDC-Montserrado County) a junior Senator in the Liberian Senate died yesterday at the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital on 12th Street Sinkor. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Cabinet in the Eye of a Storm Aug 3, 2009
" Kenyans, he said, were well-placed to deal with problems facing them instead of relying on outsiders to do so. "I want to assure Kenyans that the government has declared war on negative ethnicity and that it will not allow tribal wars witnessed after the last General Election to happen again," he said. Saboti MP Eugene Wamalwa also supported the formation of the TJRC, saying it was the only way to unite Kenyans divided by tribal and political affiliation. For their part, ministers Ongeri and... (allAfrica.com)
The week ahead Aug 3, 2009
Mrs Clinton will travel to Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Congo, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde. She has sidelined recently by a broken elbow, by President Barack Obama's recent trips, including one to Africa, and by the vice-president, Joe Biden, who has been enthusiastically travelling the world. (The Economist)
REQUIRED READING Aug 2, 2009
Long Story Bit by Bit: Liberia Retold ... From 1989 on, Liberia, founded by freed American slaves, was wracked by civil war ... Photographer/filmmaker Hetherington spent more than four years in Liberia, at one time one of only two journalists living behind rebel lines. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Ghana Needs Some Power Sharing!! Jul 30, 2009
Yet as I write now, 2001 world finance minister of the year who is a full blooded Ghanaian is serving on a board that advises the Government of Liberia on prudent economic policies as well as the indefatigable young man, who approached the management of the central bank of Ghana with timely unyielding energy, is wandering somewhere in Canada, preparing young Canadians to take charge of their economic future. A balanced system of governance quickly spring a thought up of disbursement of funds and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RE: Religion, Politics And Ethnicity-1 Jul 30, 2009
Let us live in PEACE. Just look around us from Togo, Cote Divoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone, we Ghanaians are JEWELS. If you have a second part, dont hesitate to write, but write with FACTS. I will also urge all those who commented on Opares article not to insult, but respect his lies and refute it with facts. Remember Mother Ghana is the only country we have. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Liberia: Sirleaf Moves Cautiously On Truth Commission Report Jul 29, 2009
com: Liberia: We Won't Rest Until - Pres ... Liberia: We Won't Rest Until - Pres ... Gbarnga When Liberians elected President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in a tightly-fought presidential race in 2005, they did so out of hope for a brighter Liberia. (allAfrica.com)
Liberia: Fighters Were Recruited By Sierra Leone Army, Says Taylor Jul 24, 2009
com: Liberia: Taylor Says Liberian Fighters in Sierra Leone Were Recruited By The Sierra Leone Army (Page 1 of 1) ... Liberia: Taylor Says Liberian Fighters in Sierra Leone Were Recruited By The Sierra Leone Army ... Liberian nationals who fought in Sierra Leone during the civil conflict were recruited by the Sierra Leone army, Charles Taylor told judges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone today. (allAfrica.com)
Failed state? Jul 23, 2009
Ironically, Nigeria has to look up the ladder at Sierra Leone and Liberia, two countries she spared no expense of life, limb and hard currency to bring out of civil wars to restore to democracy. Yet none of this goes to the heart of the problem. (BBC News -- Africa)
Africa: Zimbabwe Has 'Potential for Change' - Says Top U.S. Congressman in Wide-Ranging Interview [interview] Jul 18, 2009
com: Africa: Donald Payne Talks About Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Health, Agriculture and Global Warming (Page 1 of 2). Africa: Donald Payne Talks About Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Health, Agriculture and Global Warming. (allAfrica.com)
Click to read:Taylor: War Crimes Case Based on "Lies" Jul 14, 2009
Former Liberian Leader Takes Stand in Hague, Blasts Charges that He Fueled Violence in Sierra Leone Civil War ... Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is seen at the U.N.-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague, Netherlands, July 13, 2009 ... The former Liberian president's lawyer has urged judges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone not to let the horrors inflicted by rebels during the country's civil war cloud their judgment about Taylor's involvement in the crimes. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Guinea on alert for 'attack plot' Jul 13, 2009
The West African state said armed men were gathering on the borders with Guinea-Bissau and Senegal to the north and Liberia to the south ... "These sources have also indicated that there are armed men regrouping on the border with Guinea Bissau to the north and the town of Foya to the south on the border with Liberia.". (BBC News -- Africa)
Guinea Government Warns Of Coup Plot Jul 13, 2009
It said in a report Saturday night that military ruler Capt. Moussa "Dadis" Camara put the army on high alert after learning of a planned attack from fighters in neighboring Guinea-Bissau and Liberia. It said the coup plot appears to be backlash from drug traffickers deposed by Camara when he seized power in December. (CBS News -- World)
Text of Obama's speech to parliament Jul 12, 2009
Ghanaians should take pride in your contributions to peacekeeping from Congo to Liberia to Lebanon, and in your efforts to resist the scourge of the drug trade. We welcome the steps that are being taken by organizations like the African Union and ECOWAS to better resolve conflicts, keep the peace, and support those in need. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Transcript of Obama's Speech to Ghanaian Parliament Jul 12, 2009
Ghanaians should take pride in your contributions to peacekeeping from Congo to Liberia to Lebanon - (applause) - and your efforts to resist the scourge of the drug trade. (Applause. (CBS News)
No More Excuses, Obama Tells African Leaders Jul 12, 2009
Obama signed his Proclamation on "this sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine..." -- invoking the name of the One who said, 'Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them"! Meanwhile, there's a 'Help Wanted' sign here clamouring for attention. Held out by tiny, trusted hands, it is weather-beaten and tear-streaked. It is as urgent as it is salient: 'Who will do it for us, too?' Adeyemi, a journalist and culture activist writes from Lagos Text of Obama's speech in Ghana... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Kenya: Why Annan Acted on Post-Polls Violence Jul 11, 2009
According to the government brief, accepting the suspects to be tried at the Hague would be an acknowledgement that Kenya is a failed state similar to Liberia, Sierra Leone and Democratic Republic of Congo. The government is said to have wanted the trials to be done locally to safeguard Kenya's sovereignty and built confidence in it globally. (allAfrica.com)
Death threats sent to Liberia TRC Jul 11, 2009
Members of Liberia's truth commission have received phone death threats since recommending President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf be barred from office ... LIBERIA: PEACE AT LAST. (BBC News -- Africa)
Country profile: Liberia Jul 7, 2009
Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, but it became better known in the 1990s for its long-running, ruinous civil war and its role in a rebellion in neighbouring Sierra Leone. Although founded by freed American and Caribbean slaves, Liberia is mostly made up of indigenous Africans, with the slaves' descendants comprising 5% of the population ... The coup marked the end of dominance by the minority Americo-Liberians, who had ruled since independence, but heralded a period of instability. (BBC News -- Africa)
Profile: Liberia's 'Iron Lady' Jul 7, 2009
Profile: Liberia's 'Iron Lady. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, 67, fondly called the "Iron Lady" by her supporters, has become Africa's first elected female head of state following Liberia's presidential run-off ... One veteran of Liberia's political scene said Mrs Johnson-Sirleaf's nickname comes from her iron will and determination. (BBC News -- Africa)
Liberia: TRC's Economic Criminals Jul 7, 2009
com: Liberia: TRC's Economic Criminals (Page 1 of 1) ... Liberia: TRC's Economic Criminals ... Lone Star Communications Corporation (LSC), Liberia's only mobile phone service provider from 2000 to 2004, allegedly committed an array of economic crimes including tax evasion, bribery and telecommunications fraud. (allAfrica.com)
Sirleaf 'surprised' at ban call Jul 7, 2009
Liberia's truth commission has called for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to be barred from office - a decision her spokesman says is "surprising" ... LIBERIA: PEACE AT LAST. (BBC News -- Africa)
Sirleaf 'sorry' she backed Taylor Jul 7, 2009
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has apologised at a truth and reconciliation commission over her backing for ex-rebel Charles Taylor ... She took an oath on Thursday in the capital Monrovia from truth commission chairman Jerome Verdier and then sat before the flag of Liberia ... The 70-year-old Liberian leader faced the seven-member commission as she narrated her own involvement in the Liberian crisis that began on the eve of Christmas in 1989. (BBC News -- Africa)
Died on the Fourth of July Jul 4, 2009
In the early 1840s, his grandson, Jeff Randolph, as governor of Virginia, proposed gradual emancipation and colonization (in Liberia) of Virginia s slaves, which, despite the inhumanity implicit in the displacement of African Americans who were by then rooted, inextricably, in American soil, was one of the last real efforts to end slavery before the peculiar institution perverted the Southern Democracy into expansionist (Annex Cuba. pro-slavery apologists. (The American Conservative)
Liberia Commission Recommends Warlord Prosecution Jul 3, 2009
MONROVIA, Liberia, Jul ... Liberian Commission Recommends Prosecution For Charles Taylor, Other Warlords ... (AP) Liberia's truth and reconciliation commission recommended Thursday that ex-President Charles Taylor and seven other former warlords be prosecuted for crimes against humanity for their alleged roles in the West African country's civil war. (CBS News -- World)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Jul 1, 2009
The war crimes trial of Liberia's ex-President Charles Taylor has been adjourned until 3 July ... 1989: Launches rebellion 1991: RUF rebellion starts in Sierra Leone 1995: Peace deal signed 1997: Elected president 1999: Liberia's Lurd rebels start insurrection to oust Taylor June 2003: Arrest warrant issued August 2003: Steps down, goes into exile in Nigeria ... The trial was moved to The Hague because of fears it could lead to renewed tensions within Sierra Leone and Liberia. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
