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Blair visits Liberia to assist government
Feb 22, 2010 16:05 EST
Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair began a two-day visit to Liberia Monday to launch a project with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to improve governance in the west African state.
Blair visits Liberia to assist government
Feb 22, 2010 11:10 EST
Former British prime minister Tony Blair kicked off a two-day visit to Liberia Monday, to launch a project with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf that aims to boost capacity in government.
Liberia's Sirleaf seeks second term as president
Jan 26, 2010 09:14 EST
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first woman president, has announced she will run for re-election next year, despite previously promising to serve only one term.
Liberia president to run in 2011 vote
Jan 25, 2010 14:34 EST
Liberia president vows to run for second term in 2011. Liberia's president said Monday she will run for re-election in 2011 despite a campaign promise to only serve one term.
Liberian minister resigns over graft allegations
Jan 19, 2010 15:32 EST
The Liberian information minister has stepped down over accusations he netted more than 260,000 dollars by pocketing the salaries of fictional employees, the president's office said Tuesday.
Exiled Guinea leader appeals for reconciliation
Jan 17, 2010 14:11 EST
Guinea's exiled leader appealed for peace and reconciliation Sunday, urging his countrymen to put aside ethnic differences and set the stage for elections in six months.
Exiled Guinea leader appeals for reconciliation
Jan 17, 2010 14:11 EST
Exiled Guinea coup leader appeals for tolerance and reconciliation after his resignation. Guinea's exiled leader appealed for peace and reconciliation Sunday, urging his countrymen to put aside ethnic differences and set the stage for elections in six months.
Liberian minister ordered to repay embezzled funds
Jan 06, 2010 14:08 EST
A government minister and close ally of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has been ordered to repay 180,000 euros (262,000 dollars) he embezzled from state coffers, state auditors announced Wednesday.
Pope delivers Christmas message after assault
Dec 25, 2009 15:56 EST
Pope Benedict XVI reappeared in public Friday urging tolerance for migrants in his Christmas message, hours after a woman knocked him to the floor during evening mass.
Pope delivers Christmas message after assault
Dec 25, 2009 12:16 EST
Pope Benedict XVI reappeared in public Friday urging tolerance for migrants in his Christmas message, hours after a woman knocked him to the floor during evening mass in St Peter's Basilica.
Two Liberians arrested over Guinea plot article
Dec 18, 2009 12:44 EST
A Liberian journalist and a printer were charged Friday with criminal libel for an article that accused the country's presidency of backing opponents of the junta in Guinea, their union said.
Monday, November 23
Nov 15, 2009 19:05 EST
Today is Monday, November 23, the 327th day of 2009. There are 38 days left in the year.
Liberian police arrest 10 suspects in murder of president's aide
Nov 12, 2009 19:00 EST
The Liberian police said Friday that it has arrested ten people in connection with the brutal murder of one of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's political aides earlier this month.
Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
Nov 08, 2009 11:50 EST
Chinese premier pledges $10 billion in loans, debt forgiveness to African nations. China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.
Close aide to Liberian president is murdered
Nov 01, 2009 19:00 EST
Gunmen have killed Keith Jubah, a close aide to Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in an overnight attack, his family and officials said Monday.
Close aide to Liberian president is murdered
Nov 01, 2009 19:00 EST
Gunmen have killed Keith Jubah, a close aide to Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in an overnight attack, his family and officials said Monday.
Liberia's president says may run in next election
Oct 29, 2009 08:38 EDT
Liberia's president may run in the next election despite campaign promises to serve 1 term. Liberia's president said Thursday she has not ruled out running for office again in 2011, despite campaign promises to only serve one term.
Rich-poor divide could be Copenhagen climate 'deal-breaker'
Oct 23, 2009 20:00 EDT
World leaders could fail to reach a new climate deal at a UN summit in Copenhagen if rich countries refuse to financially help developing nations tackle climate change, government and NGO officials said at a development conference that wrapped up Saturday.
Niger expelled from African grouping
Oct 19, 2009 20:00 EDT
A west African regional grouping kicked Niger out from its ranks Tuesday to express its disapproval after President Mamadou Tandja defied its call to delay elections seen to tighten his grip on power.
Niger goes to polls amid opposition boycott
Oct 19, 2009 20:00 EDT
Niger's President Mamadou Tandja on Tuesday forged ahead with a national election seen to tighten his grip on power despite an opposition boycott and international calls for it to be postponed.
