Liberia
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OverviewLiberia is Africa’s oldest republic but also one of its poorest nations. It is struggling to get back on its feet after almost 14-years of civil war, which led to the deaths of 250,000 people. In 2006, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was elected president, becoming Africa’s first female ruler. She faces the daunting task of rebuilding the country, which has a presence of 15,000 UN troops.
Travellers are currently advised against all but essential travel to...
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