Liberia was the first African republic to gain independence and is Africa's oldest continuously independent country. Ethiopia was never colonized, but endured an Italian occupation from …

Nov 20, 2025 · Liberia is Africa’s oldest republic and was never subjected to colonial rule. It was established in 1821 on land in western Africa that was acquired by the American Colonization …

4 days ago · The House of Representatives has approved Ivanhoe Atlantic’s US$1.8 billion Rail Access Agreement benefiting Liberia and Guinea, creating jobs and infrastructure. Read More.

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Liberia is a low-income country that relies heavily on foreign assistance and remittances from the diaspora. It is richly endowed with water, mineral resources, forests, and a climate favorable to …

A military coup overthrew the Americo-Liberian leadership in 1980, marking the beginning of political and economic instability and two successive civil wars that left approximately 250,000 …

With 28 ethnic groups and languages, Liberia is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. The Mali and Songhai Empires claimed most of Liberia for hundreds of years. In the …

There are 16 ethnic groups that make up Liberia’s indigenous population. The Kpelle in central and western Liberia is the largest ethnic group. Americo-Liberians who are descendants of …

Liberia is a country in West Africa founded by free people of color from the United States. The emigration of African Americans, both freeborn and recently emancipated, was funded and …

Nov 20, 2025 · About four-fifths of Liberians are Christian, about one-tenth are Muslim, and a small number profess other religions—primarily traditional beliefs—or are nonreligious. The …