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How is Liberia today?
Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world with a high unemployment rate (85%) and rampant corruption at almost every level of the Liberian government. The country is recovering from a 14-year civil war where 250,000 people were killed and many thousands more fled the fighting.
Is Liberia a good country to live in?
Liberia was ranked 175th on the United Nations Human Development Index in 2013. It is a poor nation with around 64% of its population living below the poverty line.
Is Liberia improving?
Liberia’s economy is rebounding after contracting for two consecutive years. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.6% in 2021, allowing per capital GDP to increase for the first time since 2016.
Are Liberians US citizens?
Former president Donald Trump approved the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (LRIF) in January 2020, which granted most Liberians in the U.S. a pathway to citizenship. But the move surprised immigration lawyers and their Liberian clients.
Is it safe to live in Liberia?
Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime and civil unrest. Country summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common, particularly in urban areas and on public beaches. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes.
What is NewsNow Liberia?
NewsNow aims to be the world’s most accurate and comprehensive aggregator of Liberia news, covering the latest stories on the west African country including news on travel, politics, sport and more from the best online news publications.
What is going on in Liberia?
Liberia: Police ‘Kills’ Two Commuters, One… Liberia: Court Gives Order for Unity Party Eviction from… House Begins Scrutiny of ArcelorMittal Mineral Development… Liberia: EPA Executive Director, Prof. Wilson Tarpeh,… Cummings Returns To Liberia On Wednesday After Successful Trip In The United…
Who are the latest victims of the Liberia murder wave?
Two sons of former Liberian presidents and an immigration officer have become the latest victims of a wave of killings sweeping across Liberia. Police spokesman Moses Carter confirmed to the BBC on Wednesday that the last son of assassinated Liberian president William R. Tolbert, Jr, was murdered on Monday this week.
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