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 …

5 days ago · 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 …

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 …

Liberian musician 4Gee, known as Wonderboy, shares the journey behind his latest single, “She Like Me,” highlighting his dedication and pride in Liberian culture ahead of the album release.

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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 …

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 …

Feb 13, 2024 · Although founded by freed American and Caribbean slaves, Liberia is mostly inhabited by indigenous Africans, with the slaves' descendants comprising 5% of the …

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 …