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Liberia’s President Issues Historic Apology to Civil War Victims, Reaffirms Commitment to Justice
teleSUR
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July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025 Hour: 7:37 pm In a landmark moment for Liberia’s post-conflict history, President Joseph Boakai delivered a formal state apology on Saturday to the victims of the country’s two brutal civil wars (1989–2003), which claimed an estimated...
Liberia inaugurates West Africa's largest iron ore concentrator
GhanaWeb
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July 7, 2025
Liberian’s President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially opened ArcelorMittal, a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia, marking a defining moment in the country’s post-war economic transformation. The...
After Trump’s remarks to Liberian president, Nigerian official excited Tinubu wasn’t invited
Premium Times
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July 11, 2025
A Nigerian official, Rachel Kufre Nse, has expressed joy that US President Donald Trump did not invite President Bola Tinubu to the White House like other African presidents invited by Mr Trump. Ms Nse, a member of Nigeria’s North Central...
The Power of Diplomacy and Leadership in Shaping Africa’s Future: A case for Liberia’s Emancipation.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 11, 2025
By:Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: Diplomacy, particularly in today’s globalized world, is crucial for establishing mutually beneficial relations and promoting development among nations. The recent gathering at the White...
Trump praises president of Liberia's English - the nation's official language
1News
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US President Donald Trump's praise of the "beautiful" English of Liberia's President Joseph Boakai drew confusion in the English-speaking African country and umbrage over what many considered condescending remarks. "Such good English," Trump said...
Donald Trump branded 'condescending' after bizarre remarks to Liberia’s President
The Mirror
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July 11, 2025
Donald Trump has today been blasted as "condescending" after a remark to the President of Liberia. The US President told Joseph Boakai, 80, he spoke "such good English" - but English has been the sole official language of Liberia since the...
Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president's English
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Although English has been the official language of Liberia since the country’s founding in the 1800s, Trump asked Boakai where he had learned to speak the language “so beautifully,” and continued as Boakai murmured a response. “Where were you...
‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai
Al Jazeera
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July 10, 2025
Liberians are expressing confusion and anger after United States President Donald Trump praised the English skills of their country’s President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai at the White House on Wednesday, with visible...
Trump's 'Condescending' Remark to Liberia's President Reminds Us Of 1 Belittling Phrase
HuffPost
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July 11, 2025
President Donald Trump has come under fire this week for commending Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking “such good English” — remarks experts say were utterly “condescending” and spoke volumes. During a Wednesday meeting at the White...
Promoting West Africa through Travel, Trade
This Day
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July 11, 2025
Recently West African leaders met in Abuja for the inauguration of West African Economic Summit where Nigeria pushed for the removal of structural and policy bottlenecks in travel and trade in order to boost economic growth of the sub-region....
President Boakai’s U.S. Diplomatic Blitz Elevates Liberia’s Global Standing
GNN Liberia
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July 10, 2025
By Amos Harris Liberia’s international profile has received a significant boost following President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recent high-level diplomatic mission to the United States, a visit government officials have described as “strategic and...
Liberia national ID push gets boost with 500 donated biometric kits
Biometric Update
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July 7, 2025
Liberia’s National Identification Registry (NIR) has received material support from the country’s National Elections Commission (NEC) to strengthen its countrywide ID registration efforts. The support is in the form of a donation of 500 biometric...
English is Liberia's official language from a history of US slavery and colonization
Politifact
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July 10, 2025
During a meeting with several African leaders, President Donald Trump made news with a compliment to the Liberian president, Joseph Boakai. "In such good English, it's beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where were you...
Outrage with Trump after praising the president of Liberia for his “good English”...the official language of the African country
Metro World News
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump caused an awkward moment on Wednesday during a meeting in Washington with the presidents of Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon, by publicly praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s “good English,” apparently...
WATCH: Trump praises Liberian President Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’
PBS Frontline
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July 10, 2025
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai, with visible surprise. “Such...
Trump didn’t know Liberians speak English. How much do you know?
The Times
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President Trump committed a diplomatic faux pas on Wednesday as he welcomed African leaders to the White House. Among the heads of state at the meeting was President Boakai of Liberia, who gave a short speech. After he had finished, Trump...
Six things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader's 'good English'
BBC
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Moses Kollie Garzeawu & Wycliffe MuiaBBC News, Monrovia & Nairobi ShareSave Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language US President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking...
Liberia: Staunch Trump Backer Raises Red Flag, Says Pro-China ‘Deep State’ Undermining U.S., Liberia’s Interests pushing unproven Ivanhoe/HPX Rail Deal
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Monrovia – As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to curb China’s global influence through tariffs and tough rhetoric, a storm is brewing over a controversial rail deal in Liberia involving Ivanhoe Atlantic (formerly HPX). The deal,...
Jasmine Crockett Is Having a Fit Over Trump's Interaction With the Liberian President
Townhall
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July 10, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) couldn’t resist the opportunity to call President Donald Trump racist after he made a small gaffe during his meeting with the president of Liberia. The lawmaker on Wednesday called Trump “racist and wrong” for his...
Liberia: STAND, Allies Inform Gov’t of Three-Day “Enough is Enough” Protest, Demand Justice, Good Governance
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Monrovia – A civil society coalition led by Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), in collaboration with the We The People Movement and other allied grassroots organizations, has informed the Ministry of Justice of its intent to stage a...