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Liberia: Bea Mountain Denounces ‘Malicious and Defamatory’ Claims by Cape Mount Group, Calls for Government Intervention
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
KINJOR, Grand Cape Mount– Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has issued a rebuttal against what it describes as “false, baseless, and malicious” allegations made by a group of individuals claiming to represent residents of Grand Cape Mount...
ECOWAS court dismisses enforced disappearance suit against Liberia, Guinea
Premium Times
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July 10, 2025
The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has dismissed a case filed by Abrahim Sheriff, a Liberian national, who accused the governments of Liberia and Guinea of subjecting him to enforced disappearance and other serious human rights violations. In a...
‘Where did you learn to speak English so beautifully?’ Trump asks President of Liberia — where English is official language
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
At a White House meeting on Wednesday with five African leaders, US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command on English. “Such good English, such beautiful… Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where...
‘Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?’ — Trump’s question to Liberian president sparks a debate
Times LIVE
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US President Donald Trump has once again sparked a debate on social media after an awkward moment at the White House. This after Trump asked the President of Liberian president where he learnt “to speak so beautifully”. Donald Trump hosted five...
Trump praises Liberian leader’s English despite it being official language
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump sparked awkward moments during a White House lunch with African leaders by praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English proficiency, seemingly unaware that English is Liberia’s official language....
Such good English: Trump's remark on Liberian President sparks row
India Today
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July 9, 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...
Trump says Liberian President speaks 'Such good English,' the nation's official language
AOL
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President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the official language of the West African country, while visiting the White House on July 9 to discuss potential trade deals. "Liberia is a...
Trump praises English-speaking Liberian Prez Boakai for his ‘English’; internet says ‘no sugar coating to his ignorance’
Mint
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July 10, 2025
During a White House lunch with African leaders on Wednesday, Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English-speaking skills — even though English is Liberia's official language. After Boakai gave brief remarks, Trump...
Trump Faces Backlash For Praising Liberian President’s Fluent English
Leadership
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July 9, 2025
AUnited States President Donald Trump is once again facing online backlash after a remark during a lunch with African leaders at the White House resurfaced, in which he praised the Liberian President for speaking “beautiful English,” seemingly...
What is Liberia's main language? Trump baffled by…
USA Today - Virginia
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President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the official language of the West African country, while visiting the White House on July 9 to discuss potential trade deals. "Liberia is a...
President Trump praises Liberian leader on English
Cameroon Concord News
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July 9, 2025
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. Liberian leader Joseph Boakai appeared embarrassed by US President...
‘Where did you learn English?’ Trump’s comment to Liberian leader sparks stir
The News International
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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 leaders...
'Where Did You Learn That?': Trump Trolled For Praising Liberian President’s English
News18
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July 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 03:07 IST Donald Trump faced backlash after praising Liberian President Boakai for speaking "such good English". US President Donald Trump talking to Liberian President Joseph Boakai. (Image Credit: X)US President...
Trump praises Liberian leader on English - his native tongue
Floyd County Chronicle & Times - Kentucky
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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 African leaders...
Trump praises Liberian president’s English, the official language of Liberia
MSNBC
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump heaped praise upon Liberian President Joseph Boakai during a meeting at the White House for his “beautiful” ability to speak English. Trump’s over-the-top admiration suggested the U.S. president was completely unaware that...
Trump says president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks ‘good English'
NBC 10 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
During a meeting with the leaders of several African nations at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump took a pause to compliment Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English. “Well, thank you,” Trump said after Boakai spoke. “And such...
FAO extols Liberia’s newly inaugurated office in Italy
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 9, 2025
By Lincoln G. Peters Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director General QU Dongyu says the newly inaugurated Liberia Situation Room in Italy is a cutting-edge facility designed to serve as a science-driven decision hub. According to Mr....
Who Authorized Liberia’s Equity Reduction in AML?
Liberian Observer
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The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Compliance and Concessions Review has sharply criticized ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for its failure to justify the controversial reduction of Liberia’s equity stake in the company and for not...
Russian injured in Houthi attack on cargo ship — TV
TASS
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS, July 8. /TASS/. Three people were killed and two, a Russian among them, were injured in a Houthi attack on Greek cargo ship the Eternity C off the coast of Yemen, Greek television channel ERT-news reported. Initially, the bodies of the two...
A New Way To Experience Flavors From Around The World In Houston
Forbes
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Plant It Forward Urban Farms in Houston Texas WWW.KARTHIKAGUPTA.COM Houston might be best known for oil, space exploration, and sprawling highways but tucked away among its urban landscape lies a quietly revolutionary idea: turning refugees into...