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Indigenous Communities In Africa Resist Carbon Colonialism Threat

Indigenous communities in Liberia face challenges with Blue Carbon's land deal for conservation and carbon credits. The debate continues on the effectivene...

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Former Liberian rebel commander appeals life sentence for war crimes

Former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara will on Tuesday begin his appeal against a life sentence handed down by a Paris court in 2022 for complicity in crimes against humanity.

Radio France Internationale

Delegation from Liberia visits Technopark

A delegation from Liberia which visited Technopark on Monday expressed their willingness to collaborate with companies based in the IT park.

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Once strangers in a strange land; now welcomed, happy and at home

Liberian-born Seku Drame is one of about 15,000 new Australians.

The Canberra Times

‘It could foster empathy’: Black archives look to preservation amid growing US history bans

Matter-of-fact accounting of the legal mechanism of slavery provides insight into American history and the country’s fraught present

The Guardian - US

‘You either quit or abide’: A Liberian rapper refugee surviving on music

Theophylline Mulbah has had a long journey to Tunisia, but he’s found hope — and music — along the way.

Al Jazeera

More than 40 dead in Liberia after leaking fuel tanker exploded as people tried to collect gas

Authorities in Liberia say a leaking fuel tanker exploded this week as people gathered to collect the gasoline, leaving more than 40 dead

The Independent UK

Over 40 killed as gas tanker explodes in Liberia’s Totota

Some locals flocked to the scene and took the leaking gas from the tanker when it exploded.

Al Jazeera

At least 40 killed in Liberian fuel tanker blast, says official

Many suffered injuries in explosion, with dozens currently hospitalised for severe burns

The Independent UK

Is a brutal former warlord in Liberia a 'king-maker'?

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Liberia’s presidential elections. There’s “The Listener’s Corner”, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz question, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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The Guardian - UK

The new ‘scramble for Africa’: how a UAE sheikh quietly made carbon deals for forests bigger than UK

Exploratory agreements struck with African states that are home to crucial wildlife havens and biodiversity hotspots, for land that represents billions of dollars in potential carbon offsetting revenue

Al Jazeera

End of an era: How corruption in Liberia cost George Weah the presidency

In six years, Weah, Liberia’s most famous citizen became so unpopular he lost the election to a man he defeated in 2017.

France 24

South African lawmakers vote to shut down Israeli embassy

In tonight's edition: South African lawmakers vote in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the war in Gaza. Also, a car fatally rams into a crowd of supporters celebrating Joseph Boakai's election victory in Liberia, killing…

Radio France Internationale

Final results show Joseph Boakai has been elected president of Liberia

Joseph Boakai has been elected president of Liberia with 50.64% of the vote, beating President George Weah who got 49.36%, according to final results announced by the election commission on Monday.

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Morning Digest | India, Australia hold 2+2 Ministerial talks to boost strategic ties, Joseph Boakai declared winner of Liberia presidential Elections, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 21, 2023

France 24

Joseph Boakai declared winner of Liberia's presidential election

In tonight's edition: Liberians have voted for change. Joseph Boakai has been declared the country's new president-elect with 50.64% of the vote. Also, with one month to go before general elections in DR Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi is gearing up to run against more than 20 candidates. Finally, students are…

The Independent UK

Officials in Liberia formally declare Boakai the president-elect days after incumbent Weah conceded

Election officials in Liberia have officially declared Joseph Boakai the president-elect of the West African country

Evening Standard

Mohamed Salah gets military escort as security fight with pitch invaders during Egypt win

Liverpool star thankfully unharmed after scary scenes that marred a World Cup qualifier against Sierra Leone in Liberia

Radio France Internationale

Liberian President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai

Liberian leader and football legend George Weah has conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was "time to put national interest above personal interest".

Al Jazeera

Liberia’s George Weah concedes to Joseph Boakai in presidential polls

Sitting President Weah was accused of failing to live up to his promises of curbing poverty and fighting corruption.

France 24

Joseph Boakai close to victory in Liberia

We begin in Liberia, where the opposition leader Joseph Boakai is on course to become president after preliminary election results gave him a slim lead over incumbent George Weah. Celebrations already started in Monrovia Friday night.

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