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Five things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader's 'good English'
BBC
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Moses Kollie Garzeawu & Wycliffe MuiaBBC News, Monrovia & Nairobi ShareSave Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language US President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking...
Russian State Media Turns on Trump After Putin Criticism
The Moscow Times
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July 10, 2025
Russian state media has launched a barrage of criticism against U.S. President Donald Trump after he accused Russia's Vladimir Putin of saying "a lot of bulls***" about the war in Ukraine, the exiled news outlet Agentstvo reported Wednesday....
Trump praises Liberian leader on English, his native tongue: 'Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?'
The Province
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U.S. President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation.Article content Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African...
Trump praises Liberian president's language skills, stirs mixed social media reactions
KRNV - Nevada
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump was visibly impressed when he praised the president of Liberia for his English-speaking skills during a White House meeting. Liberian President Joseph Boakai visited Washington, D.C. Wednesday as part of...
Jasmine Crockett Accuses President Trump of Being ‘Racist’ Toward Liberian President
Breitbart
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July 10, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) got swift criticism when she tried to accuse President Donald Trump of being “racist” and “embarrassing” during his meeting with African leaders at the White House on Wednesday. In her social media post, Crockett...
World News | Trump Praises Liberian President's 'good English,' Draws Criticism from Across Africa
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump drew criticism after praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, during a White House meeting with five African leaders, CNN reported. The remark,...
Trump praises Liberian leader's mastery of English, his native language
CBS News
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Washington — President Trump complimented the president of Liberia during a White House meeting on Wednesday on his English-speaking skills, despite English being the official language of the West African nation and the visiting leader's primary...
WATCH | Cringe moment: Trump asks Liberian president where he learned english
African Insider
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July 10, 2025
Washington – US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia on Wednesday on his English-speaking skills – despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African...
Liberia’s First Modern Radiotherapy Center In Sight
Liberian Observer
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Liberia took a historic step forward in its fight against cancer with the groundbreaking ceremony for the country’s first National Radiotherapy Center, to be constructed at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) in Monrovia. The milestone event...
VERY awkward moment Donald Trump praises Liberian president for speaking 'such good English' and asking where he learned it... despite it being the country's official language
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
By KEVIN ADJEI-DARKO Published: 04:02 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 04:21 EDT, 10 July 2025 This is the very awkward moment US president Donald Trump praised Liberia's leader for speaking 'such good English' - despite it being the country's...
Watch: Trump Asks Liberian President Where He Learned English, The Country's Official Language
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills - despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with...
Liberia: Staunch Trump Backer Raises Red Flag, Says Pro-China ‘Deep State’ Undermining U.S., Liberia’s Interests pushing unproven Ivanhoe/HPX Rail Deal
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Monrovia – As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to curb China’s global influence through tariffs and tough rhetoric, a storm is brewing over a controversial rail deal in Liberia involving Ivanhoe Atlantic (formerly HPX). The deal,...
Liberia: Education Minister Jallah, Committee Lauded for National Reconciliation Program
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Monrovia – Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah and members of the Reburial Committee are receiving national commendation for the successful execution of the National Reconciliation, Healing, and Unity Program held in Monrovia over the...
Trump praises Liberian president's English ability
Deutsche Welle
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday heaped praise on Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English-speaking ability, without appearing to know that it is the West African nation's lingua franca. The moment took place as Trump hosted a White...
Frontline of the Fight: Why Youth Climate Movements in Liberia and the Global South Need Urgent Support
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
In slums across Paynesville, on the shores of West Point, and within classrooms in Robertsports, Gbarnga and Buchanan, a new generation of Liberians is rising — not with weapons, but with planting tools, placards, and policy briefs. These are the...
Liberia: President Boakai Apologizes to Civil War Victims, Pledges National Memorial, and Recommits to Criminal Accountability
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Adhering to a recommendation of the country’s T. R.C., President Joseph Boakai has officially apologized to victims of Liberia’s civil wars, an action none of his predecessors took Boakai has also pledged to erect a national memorial and ensure...
Trump's remark on Liberian President sparks row
News Today Net
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July 10, 2025
During a White House lunch with leaders from five African nations: Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, US President Donald Trump drew online attention after praising Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai for speaking “such good...
Liberia: FBB Pro Frimpon Urges Liberian Bodybuilders to Embrace Discipline, Growth
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Frimpon also advised local trainers to prioritize education, stressing the importance of understanding body mechanics, muscle groups, and structured training. MONROVIA – Ghanaian IFBB professional bodybuilder Godwin Frimpon has called on Liberian...
Liberia: Govt, Ivanhoe Atlantic Set to Sign Landmark Rail Access Agreement
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 6, 2025
In a remarkable breakthrough for Liberia’s mining and logistics sectors, the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic (formerly High Power Exploration/”HPX”) are set to sign a long-awaited Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) on Friday, July 4,...
Liberia: District League Under Scrutiny as Rep. Benson Raises Concerns Over LFA Revenue Management
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Rep. Benson revealed that his office spent over L$1.4 million last season supporting District 17’s football team, with no financial support or accounting from the LFA. MONROVIA — Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. (Montserrado County District...