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Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes court
Read full article: Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes courtLiberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to create a long-awaited war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of Liberia's two civil wars.
A Dubai company’s staggering land deals in Africa raise fears about risks to Indigenous livelihoods
Read full article: A Dubai company’s staggering land deals in Africa raise fears about risks to Indigenous livelihoodsA raft of agreements between African countries and Dubai-based company Blue Carbon could give the company control over large swaths of land for conservation projects.
Liberia’s new president takes office with a promise to ‘rescue’ Africa’s oldest republic
Read full article: Liberia’s new president takes office with a promise to ‘rescue’ Africa’s oldest republicLiberia’s new President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has been sworn into office after a narrow win in the November elections to become the country's oldest-ever president.
Liberia's leader Weah is facing a tight runoff vote for a second term against challenger Boakai
Read full article: Liberia's leader Weah is facing a tight runoff vote for a second term against challenger BoakaiLiberian President George Weah's quest for a second term faces a close runoff vote on Tuesday.
Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago
Read full article: Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and TobagoChristian Pulisic and Tim Weah will miss the United States’ Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago because of hamstring- injuries, joining captain Tyler Adams on the sidelines.
Liberia's presidential election likely headed for a run-off in closest race since end of civil war
Read full article: Liberia's presidential election likely headed for a run-off in closest race since end of civil warLiberia’s presidential election appears headed for a run-off, with the top candidates neck and neck and the votes nearly fully counted.
Liberian President George Weah seeks a second term in a rematch with his main challenger from 2017
Read full article: Liberian President George Weah seeks a second term in a rematch with his main challenger from 2017Liberian President George Weah is seeking a second term in office, facing a rematch against his main challenger from the 2017 election.
US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0 on goals by Weah, Pepi and Pulisic
Read full article: US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0 on goals by Weah, Pepi and PulisicThe United States won its first match in Gregg Berhalter’s second term as coach, beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in an exhibition behind goals by Tim Weah, Ricardo Pepi and Christian Pulisic.
Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
Read full article: Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World CupGareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw against the United States in the return to the World Cup for both nations.
Liberia marks its founding and independence amid challenges
Read full article: Liberia marks its founding and independence amid challengesLiberia is celebrating two major anniversaries this year — 200 years ago freed slaves from the U.S. arrived here and 25 years later they declared the country to be independent.
Stampede at religious ceremony in Liberia kills 29 people
Read full article: Stampede at religious ceremony in Liberia kills 29 peopleOfficials in Liberia say that at least 29 people in Liberia, including 11 children and a pregnant woman, have died in a stampede of worshippers at a Christian ceremony in a densely populated area of the capital, Monrovia.
Weah's goal gains US bumpy 1-1 draw at Jamaica in qualifier
Read full article: Weah's goal gains US bumpy 1-1 draw at Jamaica in qualifierTim Weah’s 11th-minute goal was matched by Michail Antonio’s spectacular 34-yard strike in the 22nd minute, leaving the United States with a 1-1 draw against Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier.
Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifying
Read full article: Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifyingChristian Pulisic scored on a glancing header with his first touch of the game in the 74th minute and Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th to lift the United States over Mexico 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Liberian teen becomes hero for finding and returning $50,000
Read full article: Liberian teen becomes hero for finding and returning $50,000A teenager in Liberia who has become a national hero after finding $50,000 and returning it to its rightful owner said he will meet with the country's president next week.
Guinea declares Ebola epidemic, neighboring countries act
Read full article: Guinea declares Ebola epidemic, neighboring countries actGuinea has officially declared an Ebola epidemic Monday Feb. 15, 2021, after at least three people have died and others have been infected in the West African nation. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay-File)DAKAR – Guinea has officially declared it has an Ebola epidemic after at least three people have died and four others have been infected in the West African nation. Guinea's new Ebola outbreak occurred in N’Zerekore, in southern Guinea, where health officials detected suspicious cases of Ebola with patients presenting symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting and bleeding. Ad“The government reassures the population that all measures are being taken to stem this epidemic as quickly as possible. Guinea’s announcement comes more than a week after eastern Congo confirmed it has four cases of Ebola.
Ghana buries former president Jerry Rawlings with honors
Read full article: Ghana buries former president Jerry Rawlings with honorsFILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 file photo, former Ghanaian president Jerry Rawlings attends the inauguration ceremony of Ghana's new President John Atta Mills in Accra, Ghana. In a tribute Wednesday, Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recalled the country’s political past saying it “culminated in the emergence of President Rawlings in the political space,” adding that he was “charismatic, energetic and fearless” and won “admirers and lifelong enemies." He won the elections and was sworn in as president in 1993 and served two elected four-year terms, leaving office in 2001. AdGhana commemorations for Rawlings lasted four days, beginning Sunday with a service at the Holy Spirit Cathedral. In addition to his wife, Rawlings is survived by three daughters: Zanetor Rawlings, Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings, Amina Rawlings; and one son, Kimathi Rawlings.
Women's issues at UN: Still 'too low down on the agenda'
Read full article: Women's issues at UN: Still 'too low down on the agenda'Some leaders took time to recall the 1995 conference, detail domestic initiatives or lament that progress toward female equality is lagging or even retreating. The 1995 work of what was officially called the U.N.'s Fourth World Conference on Women is considered a signal moment in women's rights. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to his country's 2017 law requiring some employers to provide 26 weeks of paid maternity leave. Still, many leaders, including some female ones, didn't devote much time or detail to women's issues in their speeches. In Norway, the prime minister, the parliament speaker and over 40% of parliamentarians and government ministers are women.