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US President Donald Trump sparked a language-related controversy last week. He commended his Liberian counterpart, Joseph Boakai, for speaking what he considered exceptionally good English during a ...
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In a letter to the people of the U.S., Liberian President Joseph Boakai offered to give English lessons to President Donald ...
President Donald Trump has promised West African leaders a shift from aid to trade during a White House meeting ...
Liberia's president was "honoured" to meet US counterpart Donald Trump this week and wasn't offended by Trump's comment about ...
U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise praise of Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English sparked backlash in Liberia, ...
Founded in 1822 by freed African Americans, Liberia has spoken English as its official language ever since — making Trump’s remark deeply tone-deaf.
Crockett accuses Trump of racism for praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English, despite it being Liberia’s official ...
Trump’s surprise at Liberian President Boakai’s English sparks backlash, with many calling the remarks patronizing despite official reassurances.
By Anthony Stephens, senior correspondent with New Narratives Mark Toner, the United States Ambassador to Liberia, is ...
Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday after discovering that the leader of their country's closest bilateral partner does not appear to know what language they speak.