Trump Asks Liberian President Where He Learned English, the Country’s Official Language

English is the official language of the West African country, which was founded in part by freed American slaves.

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Yemen’s Houthi Militia Took Sailors Hostage After Red Sea Attack, U.S. Says

The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.

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Trump to Discuss Economic Investment With African Leaders at White House Meeting

The administration is aiming to strike deals to expand the United States’ access to critical minerals and to counter China’s rising influence in Africa.

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Girls in Africa Aren’t Asking for Pity. They’re Asking for a Chance.

I went to West Africa to report on girls’ education. I left convinced that the Western feminist movement has grown far too comfortable fighting only for itself.

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36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban

The administration gave the nations 60 days to fix concerns, according to a State Department cable. The president already imposed a full or partial ban on citizens of 19 countries.

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Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill Could Hurt Global Poor, Especially Africa

After slashing foreign assistance and introducing steep tariffs, the Trump administration is proposing a new tax on remittances. African nations would be among the hardest hit.

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Prince Johnson, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies at 72

A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.

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