Liberia
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Looking Beyond Diamonds and Money
Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners.
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Gas Tanker Explosion Kills More Than 40 in Liberia
After the tanker overturned in an accident, people gathered around the vehicle trying to scoop up fuel before it caught fire and exploded.
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Liberia’s President Concedes Election Defeat in a Knife-Edge Vote
President George Weah, a former soccer star whose administration had weathered accusations of corruption, announced that he had lost his bid for re-election to Joseph Boakai, a 78-year-old former vice president.
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What to Know About the Presidential Election in Liberia
George Weah, a former soccer superstar, is running for re-election amid doubts over his ability to tackle rampant corruption and fears of post-election violence.