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Liberia

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Capital

Monrovia

Head of State

President Joseph Boakai

Head of Government

President Joseph Boakai

A vote by the UN General Assembly on a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade and the racist enslavement of Africans the gravest crimes against humanity in March. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

United Nations

Countries must consider reparations for slave trade, UN committee says

At least 12.5 million Africans were ‌taken and sold between the 15th and 19th centuries, according to the committee.

31 Aug 2026 - 6:07PM

United Nations

Prominent figures appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75

29 Jul 2026 - 1:01PM

United States

US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas

2 Jun 2026 - 10:32AM

My Take

My Take | Why Beijing is now the only true partner of Africa and Latin America

In contrast to friendly China, the United States has weaponised foreign aid on one continent and returned to gunboat diplomacy in the western hemisphere.

5 Apr 2026 - 11:05PM

A section of the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Xinhua

US, Israel war on Iran

Human remains found on Thai ship attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

The Mayuree Naree was hit in March after leaving a port in the United Arab Emirates.

3 Apr 2026 - 6:22PMvideocam

China trade

Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war

Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.

16 Mar 2026 - 7:02PM

US, Israel war on Iran

20 Thai sailors return home after Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

Families reunite as concerns mount for three crew members still trapped in the engine room of the damaged Mayuree Naree.

16 Mar 2026 - 5:58PMvideocam

Thai crew members, rescued after their ship was hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong transport

Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

Public postal service suspends airmail to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, affecting ‘services transiting through these locations’.

1 Mar 2026 - 11:50PM

Singapore

Smoke, panic, fear: guests recall escape from burning Singapore-bound ship

An Indonesian crew member of the World Legacy died in the blaze, which was extinguished by Singapore’s marine firefighters.

20 Feb 2026 - 4:04PM

China-Africa relations

Chinese solar panels rewire Africa for the future at record pace as costs fall

Some countries have seen panel imports more than quadruple year-on-year, study shows.

25 Sep 2025 - 10:00AMvideocam

A solar thermal plant that converts the sun’s light energy into electricity in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Photo: AP

United States

US sanctions shipping network for smuggling Iran oil

The organisation is accused of covertly blending Iranian oil with Iraqi oil, then intentionally marketing it as solely of Iraqi origin.

3 Sep 2025 - 2:10AMvideocam

An Iranian oil facility is seeon on Khark Island in the Persian Gulf in March 2017. Photo: TNS

Donald Trump

Liberian president not offended by ‘good English’ gaffe, ‘honoured’ to meet Trump

Trump praised President Joseph Boakai on Wednesday for his English-speaking skills, apparently unaware that English is the official language of Liberia.

13 Jul 2025 - 12:00AMvideocam

Middle East

Rescuers save 4 more survivors from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea

The ship Eternity C was the second Greek bulk carrier sunk this week by the Iran-aligned rebels.

11 Jul 2025 - 7:23AMvideocam

Donald Trump

Trump marvels at Liberian president’s ‘good English’. It’s his nation’s official language

The awkward exchange adds to a pattern of Trump’s unusual compliments to foreign leaders.

10 Jul 2025 - 1:37PM

US President Donald Trump during a meeting with visiting Afrian Leaders at the White House. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, 10 of 25 mostly Filipino crew rescued

Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels ‘kidnapped’ them.

10 Jul 2025 - 5:02PM

The Liberian-flagged bulker, Eternity C, sinking after being attacked in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen. Photo: Houthis’ media centre via EPA

Middle East

Ship attacked in Red Sea after Houthis claim earlier bulk carrier sinking

Liberian-flagged cargo ship hit Monday, marking the second assault on a vessel in about 24 hours.

8 Jul 2025 - 3:41PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Wilson, 16, may become US’ youngest male Olympic runner after stunning 400 metres

Heading to Games with US 4x400 metres relay squad, he makes his case to run by breaking under-18 world record.

20 Jul 2024 - 4:59PM

United States

US’ Tim Weah suffers racist abuse after red card in Copa America loss to Panama

Weah, who is Black, was sent off in the 18th minute after punching a Panama player and the United States went onto lose, leaving their qualification hopes in jeopardy.

28 Jun 2024 - 1:00PM

Tim Weah was subjected to racist abuse online after he received a red card as the United States lost to Panama. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Yemen Houthis claim attacks on 2 ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean

The latest Houthi attacks come after the sinking last week of the MV Tutor bulk carrier in the Red Sea, following a drone boat strike.

24 Jun 2024 - 1:34PM

Middle East

Cargo ship sinks in Red Sea days after Houthi drone boat attack

The Greek-owned MV Tutor was struck by a waterborne explosive device on June 12 and had been taking on water.

20 Jun 2024 - 8:26AM

Middle East

Video shows Houthis attack cargo ship with sea drone seemingly disguised as a fishing boat

New footage circulating on social media appears to show the moments leading up to last week’s attack on the M/V Tutor in the Red Sea.

18 Jun 2024 - 4:57PM

US crew from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group assist sailors rescued from the M/V Tutor. Photo: US Navy via Reuters

China-Africa relations

Does China’s oil-for-infrastructure lending model in Africa need a rethink?

Chinese resource-backed loans were a lifeline for African economies but fluctuating commodity prices exposed a hidden danger.

20 May 2024 - 4:46PMvideocam

The ‘Angola model’ that saw Chinese lenders step in to fund the country’s reconstruction after decades of civil war worked well until oil prices soared in 2014, making it hard to service the debt. Photo: Reuters

American cinema

How accurate is 2024 film Civil War in its depiction of photojournalism?

Photographer Carolyn Cole, who won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography, offers her thoughts on what Alex Garland’s movie Civil War gets right and wrong about photojournalism.

26 Apr 2024 - 4:44AMvideocam

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested for alleged rape at Causeway Bay hotel

Man accused of raping 19-year-old woman at Regal Hongkong Hotel on Yee Wo Street

25 Apr 2024 - 8:15PM

China-Africa relations

Critical minerals for EV batteries help to drive China-Africa trade growth

Two-way trade between China and Africa has defied expectations, growing despite economic challenges.

20 Apr 2024 - 10:00PMvideocam

Trade between Africa and China has defied the odds and grown year on year in the first quarter of 2024. Photo: Bloomberg

China-Africa relations

Chinese state firm agrees US$400 million loan for Niger junta in return for oil

Use of resources to repay loans is a popular model for China, but critics warn these deals are unfair and ‘mortgage the future of countries’.

18 Apr 2024 - 9:53AMvideocam

China has invested heavily in Niger’s oil infrastructure, including the building of pipelines. Photo: AFP

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Standard Chinese script unified China, yet we can’t make a universal plug?

Why power plugs and sockets are not standardised worldwide is anyone’s guess. China’s First Emperor was all about standardisation – he introduced the universal Chinese writing system used to this day.

31 Mar 2024 - 8:15AM

China-Africa relations

Niger courts China and Russia just days after severing US military ties

Beijing positions itself to grow its oil and mining interests after a major diplomatic shift in the African nation.

29 Mar 2024 - 4:00PMvideocam

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Liberia

Countries must consider reparations for slave trade, UN committee says

At least 12.5 million Africans were ‌taken and sold between the 15th and 19th centuries, according to the committee.

Prominent figures appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75

US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | Why Beijing is now the only true partner of Africa and Latin America

In contrast to friendly China, the United States has weaponised foreign aid on one continent and returned to gunboat diplomacy in the western hemisphere.

Human remains found on Thai ship attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

The Mayuree Naree was hit in March after leaving a port in the United Arab Emirates.

Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war

Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.

20 Thai sailors return home after Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

Families reunite as concerns mount for three crew members still trapped in the engine room of the damaged Mayuree Naree.

Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

Public postal service suspends airmail to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, affecting ‘services transiting through these locations’.

Smoke, panic, fear: guests recall escape from burning Singapore-bound ship

An Indonesian crew member of the World Legacy died in the blaze, which was extinguished by Singapore’s marine firefighters.

Chinese solar panels rewire Africa for the future at record pace as costs fall

Some countries have seen panel imports more than quadruple year-on-year, study shows.

US sanctions shipping network for smuggling Iran oil

The organisation is accused of covertly blending Iranian oil with Iraqi oil, then intentionally marketing it as solely of Iraqi origin.

Liberian president not offended by ‘good English’ gaffe, ‘honoured’ to meet Trump

Trump praised President Joseph Boakai on Wednesday for his English-speaking skills, apparently unaware that English is the official language of Liberia.

Rescuers save 4 more survivors from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea

The ship Eternity C was the second Greek bulk carrier sunk this week by the Iran-aligned rebels.

Trump marvels at Liberian president’s ‘good English’. It’s his nation’s official language

The awkward exchange adds to a pattern of Trump’s unusual compliments to foreign leaders.

Ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, 10 of 25 mostly Filipino crew rescued

Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels ‘kidnapped’ them.

Ship attacked in Red Sea after Houthis claim earlier bulk carrier sinking

Liberian-flagged cargo ship hit Monday, marking the second assault on a vessel in about 24 hours.

Wilson, 16, may become US’ youngest male Olympic runner after stunning 400 metres

Heading to Games with US 4x400 metres relay squad, he makes his case to run by breaking under-18 world record.

US’ Tim Weah suffers racist abuse after red card in Copa America loss to Panama

Weah, who is Black, was sent off in the 18th minute after punching a Panama player and the United States went onto lose, leaving their qualification hopes in jeopardy.

Yemen Houthis claim attacks on 2 ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean

The latest Houthi attacks come after the sinking last week of the MV Tutor bulk carrier in the Red Sea, following a drone boat strike.

Cargo ship sinks in Red Sea days after Houthi drone boat attack

The Greek-owned MV Tutor was struck by a waterborne explosive device on June 12 and had been taking on water.

Video shows Houthis attack cargo ship with sea drone seemingly disguised as a fishing boat

New footage circulating on social media appears to show the moments leading up to last week’s attack on the M/V Tutor in the Red Sea.

Does China’s oil-for-infrastructure lending model in Africa need a rethink?

Chinese resource-backed loans were a lifeline for African economies but fluctuating commodity prices exposed a hidden danger.

How accurate is 2024 film Civil War in its depiction of photojournalism?

Photographer Carolyn Cole, who won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography, offers her thoughts on what Alex Garland’s movie Civil War gets right and wrong about photojournalism.

Hong Kong man arrested for alleged rape at Causeway Bay hotel

Man accused of raping 19-year-old woman at Regal Hongkong Hotel on Yee Wo Street

Critical minerals for EV batteries help to drive China-Africa trade growth

Two-way trade between China and Africa has defied expectations, growing despite economic challenges.

Chinese state firm agrees US$400 million loan for Niger junta in return for oil

Use of resources to repay loans is a popular model for China, but critics warn these deals are unfair and ‘mortgage the future of countries’.

Reflections | Standard Chinese script unified China, yet we can’t make a universal plug?

Why power plugs and sockets are not standardised worldwide is anyone’s guess. China’s First Emperor was all about standardisation – he introduced the universal Chinese writing system used to this day.

Niger courts China and Russia just days after severing US military ties

Beijing positions itself to grow its oil and mining interests after a major diplomatic shift in the African nation.

My Take | Why Beijing is now the only true partner of Africa and Latin America