Republic of Liberia 174! - Punch Newspapers
Once upon a time, as the storyline goes, a group of eminent white American citizens – including literary giants like Daniel Webster and Francis Scott Key, and political titans like Presidents Andrew Jackson and James Monroe – reached a consensus that any efforts to create a truly integrated America with the formal abolition of slavery would amount to just a pipedream.
Several tracts of land eastward were purchased from native tribes as the population of the young colony rapidly grew with increasing numbers of incoming freed slaves. But the need for space continued to grow.
Given that the freed slaves resettled in Liberia came from the US, it is hardly surprising that the West African country has many things in common with the USA. The sub-political divisions are called counties as in the US, not local governments and provinces. The national currency is known as the Liberian dollar. The flag is similarly modelled after the US flag. Assassination of political leaders was another area that Liberia exhibited the notorious American pastime.
Liberia has been a trailblazer in several aspects. The country has produced as many as two female heads of state and government. Ruth Perry was the last of six Interim Presidents appointed during the civil war, while Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the first elected female president in Africa.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Supporters assemble at Benin Republic court ahead of Sunday Igboho's arraignment - Punch NewspapersSupporters assemble at Benin court ahead of Sunday Igboho's arraignment - Punch Newspapers
Read more »
Why I issued 30-day ultimatum to criminal herders in Taraba forests -Emir Tafida - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »
Rethinking anti-traffic robbery crime strategy in Lagos - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »
Disregard fake video on Obaseki – Edo - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »
Abuse of paracetamol damages liver –Physician - Punch NewspapersA medical expert, Dr. Fred Unuigbokha, says that the abuse of paracetamol can damage the liver and lead to hepatitis, a condition that has to do with the inflammation of the liver.
Read more »
Buhari's ally Mustapha replaces Saraki as Turaki of Ilorin - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »