Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Liberia: Will President Johnson-Sirleaf be forced from office?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8138046.stm

Background:

Liberia's history is unique among African countries: It was colonized in the 19th century by freed American slaves. Its capital, Monrovia, is named after then-US President James Monroe.
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was elected president in 2005, promising to rebuild the country and rid it of corruption after two debilitating civil wars. Now, Johnson-Sirleaf may be forced from office after admitting she once supported Charles Taylor, an infamous warlord now on trial at The Hague.


BBC also posted comments on the development from inside and outside Liberia:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8138144.stm

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