Liberia: Ambulance crashes into crowd; 11 dead

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 23:22

Liberia is still struggling to maintain a fragile peace with the help of UN peacekeepers.

Liberia government ratifies Sesa Goa deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 22:50

Vedanta group company Sesa Goa Wednesday received the Liberia government's approval for acquisition of 51 percent stake in a local iron ore company for USD 90 million.

Sesa to buy 51 % stake in Liberian iron ore firm for $ 90 mn

Last Updated: Saturday, August 6, 2011, 21:17

Sesa Goa, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, on Saturday said it will buy 51% stake in an iron ore making firm in Liberia for $90 million in an all-cash deal.

Indian envoy to receive Liberia`s highest award

Last Updated: Sunday, July 24, 2011, 10:29

India`s Honorary Consul General to Liberia Upjit Singh Sachdeva will receive the West African nation`s highest award, the Knight Grand Commander, from President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf during its 164th independence day celebrations.

UN warns of Ivory Coast spillover in Liberia

Last Updated: Sunday, April 3, 2011, 13:12

After years of war, Liberians are seeing benefits of investment in peace.

Charles Taylor war crimes trial closes

Last Updated: Friday, March 11, 2011, 20:42

Sierra Leone civil war claimed some 120,000 lives in the 10 years to 2001.

Liberian President Sirleaf dismisses cabinet

Last Updated: Thursday, November 4, 2010, 10:22

The move will provide President a "fresh slate" for next phase of her admin.

Pak General to lead UN force in Liberia

Last Updated: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 11:35

UN Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon has appointed Major General Muhammad Khalid of Pakistan as the force commander of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL).

Liberia ex-warlord cleared for presidential bid

Last Updated: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 00:15

One of Liberia`s most infamous warlords launched his presidential campaign, a race sure to be overshadowed by his reputation for gruesome acts and a government commission`s quest to try him for crimes against humanity.

CRPF contingent for UN Mission in Liberia flagged off

Last Updated: Friday, August 6, 2010, 20:17

A contingent of 120 CRPF personnel would soon join the United Nations Mission in Liberia, where it would provide security cover to its Prime Minister, besides training the war-torn country`s police force.

Detained Karachi-bound ship brought to Kolkata

Last Updated: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 19:33

The detained Karachi-bound ship, laden with military hardware, ammunition and explosives, was on Sunday brought to the Kolkata Port from Diamond Harbour for scrutiny.

UN to probe firing incident at CRPF camp in Liberia

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 18:15

The United Nations has set up a Board of Enquiry to inquire into the incident of firing on a CRPF camp in Liberia allegedly by a Pakistani Army officer.