Liberia

“Africa is going through a transition; Liberia is going through a transition. There will be charges and counter-charges. That’s what an environment of democracy and freedom does—it enables people to speak out.” —President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Facing a legacy of civil war and crippling debt, Liberia is finally rebuilding itself. What factors led to the country’s formation and near destruction? Can Liberia sustain itself in a time of uneasy peace?

	Explore Liberian history, through its inception to its years of civil war and present-day post-conflict state >>
	Learn more about the Liberian government structure as well as its foreign influences >>
	Find out what forces led to the country’s debt accumulation and the ramifications of debt relief >>
	Read about the region of West Africa, and how Liberia compares to its neighbors >>