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Here are some recent news articles from BBC News Africa related to Liberia:
- Liberia's Ebola outbreak: 'We're not out of the woods yet' (March 2021)
Liberia is still battling a small outbreak of Ebola, despite being declared Ebola-free in 2015. The country has reported 12 new cases in the past month, and health officials are working to contain the spread of the virus.
Source: BBC News Africa
- Liberia's President Weah launches anti-corruption drive (February 2021)
Liberian President George Weah has launched a new anti-corruption drive, promising to root out corruption and improve governance in the country. The move comes amid growing concerns about corruption and economic instability in Liberia.
Source: BBC News Africa
- Liberia's economy struggles to recover from Ebola (January 2021)
Liberia's economy is still struggling to recover from the devastating impact of the Ebola outbreak in 2014-2015. The country's GDP has declined by 1.2% in 2020, and many Liberians are still struggling to access basic services like healthcare and education.
Source: BBC News Africa
- Liberia's former warlord Charles Taylor's sentence reduced (December 2020)
The sentence of former Liberian warlord Charles Taylor has been reduced by the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone. Taylor was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity in 2012 and sentenced to 50 years in prison, but his sentence has now been reduced to 40 years.
Source: BBC News Africa
- Liberia's President Weah calls for calm after protests turn violent (November 2020)
Liberian President George Weah has called for calm after protests against the government turned violent, leaving several people injured and property damaged. The protests were sparked by concerns about corruption and economic instability in the country.
Source: BBC News Africa
I hope these articles provide you with an update on current events in Liberia. Let me know if you have any specific questions or if there's anything else I can help you with!