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Apr 24, 2024 · With 28 ethnic groups and languages, Liberia is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. For hundreds of years, the Mali and Songhai Empires claimed most of Liberia. Beginning in the 15th century, European traders began establishing outposts along the Liberian coast.
Feb 13, 2024 · Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, but it became known in the 1990s for its long-running, ruinous civil wars and its role in a rebellion in neighbouring Sierra Leone. Although founded by freed...
Mar 22, 2024 · history of Liberia, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Liberia. The country is located in western Africa along the Atlantic coast. Liberia’s terrain ranges from the low and sandy coastal plains to rolling hills and dissected plateau further inland.
Aug 16, 2023 · 16 August 2023 Peace and Security. This August marks twenty years of peace in Liberia following the end of the brutal civil war there, followed by a successful democratic transition. In this...
Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting. The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.
Background. Freed slaves from the US began being settled in what is today Liberia in 1822. By 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. A military coup in 1980 ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule followed by a civil war. A 2003 peace agreement ended the war and elections were held in 2005.
Liberia, officially Republic of Liberia, Republic, western Africa. Area: 37,466 sq mi (97,036 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 5,498,000. Capital: Monrovia.
