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 1936 to …

6 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 …

3 days ago · Liberia, the oldest independent republic in Africa, lies on the West African coast just 300 miles north of the Equator. It has a relatively long coastline of 350 miles.

Jan 15, 2026 · The Liberian man arrested over the weekend after heavily armed immigration agents used a battering ram to break through the front door of his Minneapolis home had been checking in …

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5 days ago · Liberia is a coastal nation in West Africa with a unique historical foundation and a resilient national identity shaped by recovery and reform. Founded in the 19th century as a settlement for …

A military coup overthrew the Americo-Liberian leadership in 1980, marking the beginning of political and economic instability and two successive civil wars that left approximately 250,000 people dead and …

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 freed slaves …

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 population. Around …

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 15th century, …