Training for young journalists contributes to the general effort for media improvement in the country
Liberia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Liberia. According to Freedom House, the "organizational and policy capacity of most parties remains weak, and politics continues to be largely personality-driven". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Africa articles.
Delay Seems Likely For 2017 Liberia Presidential Elections
Liberia’s National Elections Commission will commence unveiling the list of certified candidates
International Role of Political Campaign Technology
Political campaign technology continues to change nature of democratic contests worldwide
UN Says More Needs To Be Done to Fight Ebola Outbreak
The United Nations has said that more countries need to step up in the fight against the deadly Ebola outbreak currently ravaging Western Africa. The disease is ravaging the Western African nations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone
Turning Weapons Into Art in Liberia
Art in Liberia: after tragic violence in Liberia, new generation seek rewards of peace including one artist turning weapons of civil war into new objects of art
An Immigrant’s Story: The Modern American Dream
How Liberian immigrant found that the modern American Dream is still very alive for many in 2013
Soccer Players Unite for Liberia Peace
Many of Africa’s most popular soccer legends come to support peace and reconciliation in post-war country as soccer players unite for Liberia
Entrepreneur Runs Successful Liberia Chalkboard Newspaper
Liberia entrepreneur uses public chalkboard to post news for some of Liberia’s disconnected: Liberia businessman writes chalkboard news to inform neighbors
International Criminal Court Intends to Arrest Sudan’s Bashir
International outrage to arrest Sudan’s Bashir after genocidal wars continues to increase
Liberia President Sirleaf Fights For Press Freedom
Liberia President Sirleaf: Signs Pledge Designed by Experts on Press Freedom and Journalists