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 …

3 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 …

The Republic of Liberia is a sovereign nation on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone to the west, the Republic of Guinea to the north, and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to the …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 25, 2026 · MONROVIA, Liberia – Monrovia witnessed an unprecedented surge of global digital attention this week following the visit of American YouTube sensation IShowSpeed, …

Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world with a high unemployment rate (85%) and rampant corruption at almost every level of the Liberian government. The country is recovering …