Liberia
Snake Discovered That Can Stab Sideways With Fangs
The snake is almost impossible to handle in the normal way without being bitten, due to its unique abilities.
Christian, Muslim Leaders Fight Violence Against Women
Religious leaders not only have an obligation to prevent violence against women, they're uniquely well positioned to do it.
Tillerson's Exxon Mobil Involved in Corrupt Oil Deals
A deal was signed despite Exxon's concerns that it could violate U.S. anti-corruption laws, according to Global Witness.
George Weah Wins Presidency Of Liberia
George Weah, the new Liberian president, once played for A.C. Milan and Manchester City.
Will General Butt Naked Ever Face Justice?
General Butt Naked sacrificed children and oversaw the killing of 20,000 people. Two decades later, he remains a free man.
Africa's First Female President is Leaving. Who's Next?
Africa's first female head of state is stepping down. Twenty people, including a former warlord and Africa's greatest ever footballer, want to succeed her.
Three Reasons Why Trump's Health Minister is in Liberia
Tom Price is in the West African country to survey its post-Ebola recovery and offer U.S. support.
Liberia Mystery Outbreak 'May be Meningitis'
Liberian authorities have ruled out a return of Ebola, which killed almost 5,000 people.
Mystery Disease Kills Eight in Liberia
Health Ministry is testing the blood samples of those who died in Sinoe county.
Exclusive: Liberia Vice-President Backs Trump Aid Cuts
Joseph Boakai, who is running to succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, says his country cannot continue "living on handouts."
Five African Elections to Watch in 2017
2016 has been a tumultuous year for African politics, and next year is likely to be the same.
Africa's First Female President Laments Trump Victory
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said she is worried Trump won't "build bridges" with Africa.
Liberia's Internet Goes Down After Huge Cyberattacks
Liberia has a single cable linking it to the global Internet, which was targeted by hackers.
George Weah: Liberia's Football Hero Turned Politician
King George played for some of Europe's best clubs and wants to lead the West African nation.
Ebola: Guinea to Quarantine 816 People in New Flare-Up
Four people have died from the virus since February 29.
Sierra Leone Releases 55 People From Ebola Quarantine
Health authorities are still looking for 48 people who may be carrying the virus.
$5 Million Ebola Vaccine Deal Announced
The deal comes days after an Ebola death in Sierra Leone put more than 100 people in quarantine.
Sierra Leone Quarantines 109 People After Ebola Death
The case came hours after West Africa was declared Ebola-free on Thursday.
Ebola Returns as New Death Confirmed in Sierra Leone
The virus is back, one day after the WHO declared active transmission had ended.
Liberia to be Declared Free of Ebola, Again
The virus has claimed some 11,300 lives in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea since March 2014.
Guinea's Next Challenge: Staying Free of Ebola
Will Guinea be the first to reach 90 days without the virus returning?
75 Million Bribes and Counting: How to Tackle Corruption in Africa
Corruption is part of life in sub-Saharan Africa, with faith in the police and courts at rock bottom.
Teenager Dies of Ebola in Liberia
The nation was declared Ebola-free in September; virus outbreak has killed over 11,000 people.
Report Slams WHO For Being Too Slow to Respond to Ebola
The organization did not declare the virus to be a global emergency until five months after outbreaks were reported.
10-Year-Old Is Liberia's Newest Ebola Case
A 10-year-old boy has contracted the disease in Monrovia, according to officials.
U.S. Lifts Economic Sanctions Against Liberia
President Barack Obama cited the country's "tremendous progress" and commitment to democracy.
Liberia Declared Ebola-Free for Second Time
Over 11,000 people have died in West Africa since the worst Ebola epidemic on record began over 18 months ago.
Liberia Confirms Third Case of Ebola
Nearly two months after health officials declared the country free from the grips of the deadly disease, three people have been diagnosed.
Liberia Is Ebola-Free After Once Leading in Death Toll
After 42 days without a new case, the WHO declares that the nation is no longer afflicted with the virus.