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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.

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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.

Liberia’s George Weah concedes to Joseph Boakai in presidential polls

Sitting President Weah was accused of failing to live up to his promises of curbing poverty and fighting corruption.

Polls close in Liberia’s tightly contested presidential run-off

The incumbent, former footballer George Weah, faces off against political veteran Joseph Boakai.