Tag Archives: Americo-Liberian

Is Liberia the next West Africa gold hub?

October 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Author: Lawrence Williams With the announcement of a positive feasibility study on its New Liberty project, Aureus Mining looks poised to develop Liberia’s first new modern gold mine – and others are following behind. LONDON (Mineweb) - Almost alone among West … read more »

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The Ambassador: Mads Brügger uncovers Liberia’s elite corruption

September 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Aaron Leaf Two years ago during my first month living in Liberia, my colleague Lamii took me to the annual Press Union retreat in the city of Buchanan. It was a chance for journalists from across the country to … read more »

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Who is Liberia Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

October 26, 2010 by benim

Date of birth: 29 October 1938, Monrovia, Liberia. Ellen Johnson was born in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, amongst the descendents of original colonists of Liberia (ex-African slaves from America, who promptly on arrival set about enslaving the indigenous people … read more »

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