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Liberia News
1000s of Children die due to shortage of health workers
September 7, 2011In some countries, there are just over two health workers for every thousand people.
A new report released by Save the Children shows that children in such countries are five times more likely to die, than in other countries at the top of the index.Citizens say Nigeria roads are death trap
September 7, 2011Bad roads in many parts of Nigeria have triggered concerns amongst many citizens, who consider many of the roads as “death trap”.
Liberian opposition party official out of jail
September 7, 2011The former Chairman of Liberia’s second biggest opposition Liberty Party, Israel Akinsanya is freed after being briefly detained at the main prison in the Liberian capital, Monrovia.
Akinsanya lost his top party post due to his alleged link to financial scandal.
Liberia: Top opposition leader jailed amid cash scandal
September 7, 2011By William Selmah/WADR Correspondent
After losing his party post due to his alleged link to financial scandal, the former Chairman of Liberia’s second biggest opposition Liberty Party, Israel Akinsanya has been detained at the main prison in the Liberian capital, Monrovia.
Nigeria urged to take lead in Africa's corruption fight
September 6, 2011Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has called on Nigeria to take the lead in the continent’s anti-corruption war for other African countries to follow, as her counterpart Goodluck Jonathan has vowed his administration will not shield any corrupt person from investigation or prosecution by the country's anti-graft agencies.
Liberian civil group wants Pres Sirleaf, others barred
September 5, 2011The political stakes in Liberia is getting higher, with one controversy after the other ahead of next month’s polls.
Many Ivorian refugees in Lib reluctant to go home, 6 camps open
September 3, 2011The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Liberian government have set up six camps for Ivorian refugees away from the Ivorian border, as many of them have said they are not yet willing and ready to return home.
Liberians say "No" to four constitutional amendments
September 1, 2011Liberian voters have rejected four proposals to amend the country’s constitution, including a plan to delay national elections for one month.
ICG on need to deal with Liberia's security threats
August 30, 2011The International Crisis Group (ICG) has outlined several factors it says are critical to ensure lasting peace and stability in Liberia, as it holds its second elections after civil war formally ended in 2003.
Liberia's referendum marred by ballot printing error
August 24, 2011By William Selmah/WADR Correspondent
Liberia’s first referendum in more than 20 years has taken place across the West African country.
The exercise was overshadowed on Tuesday by error in recording to the proposition on the retirement age of justices of the Supreme Court.
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