Democracy in Focus is a new program from New Narratives and Front Page Africa looking at Liberia's governance and democracy in the run up to next year's election. It's a collaboration with reporters from some of Liberia's best reporters with the New Narratives program. Funding was provided by the Swedish and US embassies. The funders had no say in the program's content.
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Join me as I embark on a transformative journey that transcends time, weaving together the threads of Liberia's past, present, and future through engaging narratives, insightful interviews, and community reflections.
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The Journey of life; The highs, lows and in-between.
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This show focuses on the day to day social, economic political happenings in Liberia and provide perspectives on National politics with the specific focus on the first branch of government, the house of Legislature, Republic of Liberia. Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt
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In the show DJ Blue goes over trending and past events in Liberia entertainment and culture.
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A Journey in the lives of Transgenders and Men who have Sex with Men in Liberia.
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In Part One of a Two Part Series: Climate Change is Here. Farmers and Coastal Communities Struggle to Adapt
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As our new government takes shape we look at a looming problem that threatens to upend life as we know it. We’re talking, about climate change. From Liberia’s coast to its forests people are feeling the impact of changing weather. In the first of two programs devoted to climate change we explore a new problem plaguing farmers: pests. We find the We…
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Venture with me on a profound exploration of Liberia's identity, a land rich with stories yearning to be told. I'm Ariezz Adriana, your host and guide through this lively tapestry of culture, history, and the undeniable spirit of our people. Every Sunday, I discuss and reflect with a guest under the banner of Rediscovering Liberia, where we unearth…
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Join me every Sunday as I and a guest embark on a journey of remembering Liberia's past, discussing its challenging present, and reimagine a vibrant future. This is not just a podcast, it is a movement towards a collective understanding and a renewal of the Liberian mindset and identity. With each episode, we are going to do a deep dive into unexpl…
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SPECIAL: Democracy in Focus Goes to South Africa to Explore Reconciliation and See What Liberia Can Learn
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This week… a special program Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission said justice, reconciliation and commemoration of the country’s troubled history was key to moving forward. That has not happened. We visit a country that is dealing with is past … post-apartheid South Africa. Thirty years since the system of racial segregation was ended we …
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After two failed attempts, 78-year-old Joseph Boakai is finally elected president. We look at what lies ahead after a bitterly contested poll. The presidential runoff poll was marred by low voter turnout….we ask citizens why they did or didn’t vote. And women’s representation in the legislature drops even further ….sparking anger and frustration am…
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Coming up in this episode .. Liberia heads to a presidential runoff election in a rematch between incumbent president George Weah and former-vice president, Joseph Boakai. Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Massa Washington says the election of accused warlords to the legislature, and their allies to the executive mansion, is bad for the country…
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Elections are here. We look at candidates' policies on key issues and hear from one of two women candidates for president
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Just days before the election we look at candidates plans on a range of issues. First up: agriculture. Also, as drug addiction takes more Liberian lives we look at candidates’ plans to stem the crisis and ask users what they need. One of two women running for president, Sara Beslow Nyanti shares her plans to build Liberia. And we hear from two visu…
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First Time Voters Want a War Crimes Court As Liberia Commemorates 20 Years Peace; Abortion Roils the Legislature and an Interview with Presidential Candidate Alexander Cummings
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First-time voters overwhelmingly back a war crimes court in a survey…calling it “very important” in deciding their vote. One of two presidential candidates to back a war crimes court is Alexander Cummings. We talk with him about his plans for Liberia. A new law meant to curb Liberia’s high rate of unsafe abortions has outraged opponents. But the go…
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No Liberian has had the global business success of Alexander Cummings. The 67 year-old candidate for the presidency went from humble beginnings in Monrovia to the heights of global business as a top executive at Coca-Cola. He says that makes him well equipped to fix Liberia's broken economy. But will Liberian voters be convinced? Front Page Africa'…
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Govt. Kills Concession Meant To Curb Liberia's Worst in the World Road Traffic Deaths, Political Parties Reneg on 30% Women Agreement and Two Candidates Commit to a War Crimes Court
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Coming up in this episode .. More people die on Liberia’s roads as a percentage of population than almost anywhere else in the world according to the World Bank. Why then did the Weah government kill a $US50m agency meant to make roads safer? Critics point to an allegedly illegal contract to a Weah ally. Political parties ignore their own commitmen…
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A $3m EU-funded aid project fails, the War Crimes Court gets a boost and rural Liberians struggle with dysfunctional service centers
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A six-month investigation looks at the failure of a three-million-dollar EU-funded project meant to solve Liberia’s trash crisis. War crimes court campaigner Adama Dempster has returned from meetings in the us with key officials in the American government. We get the latest. We check in with victims’ advocate Hassan Billity on the latest developmen…
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Whistleblowers in Fear, Economic Turmoil Hits the Region and Philanthropists Plug Healthcare Gaps
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Coming up in this episode… as corruption plagues the Weah government we talk to whistleblowers who say they’re paying a heavy price. We look at the economic turmoil threatening political instability across the region. At the same time the government back tracks on claims it’s reduced poverty. World bank data shows things are getting worse. The gove…
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BONUS: Drew Engel, anti-trafficking adviser at the US Embassy in Liberia, on the breakthrough return of more than 250 trafficking victims from Oman
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Over the last four months ago, we’ve been reporting about the trafficking of more than 350 Liberian women to the Middle Eastern country of Oman. A network of traffickers including Liberians and Omanis deceived the women into believing they were going for good jobs that would change their families lives. Instead they were trapped in a scam that had …
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The Latest on the Seized Container of Weapons That Has Liberia on Edge; Progress on Sanitation Stalls and An Arrest Warrant is Issued for Trafficking Mastermind
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In this episode: Two months since police seized a container of weapons imported into the county that raised alarms about a potential coup we have the latest on the investigation. The government claims it has reduced the number of people without access to toilets. World bank data says otherwise. An international arrest warrant is in the works for th…
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Teachers and Parents Demand Bridge Schools Leave Liberia, Government Concedes it's Impossible to Keep Out Tainted Drugs and the Latest on Human Trafficking and War Crimes Trials
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In this episode .. Seven years since us-based Bridge International Academies arrived in Liberia to overhaul schools, experts, teachers and parents say it’s time to end the experiment. After scores of children were killed by tainted imported medicines in The Gambia, what is being done to protect Liberians? A Liberian security agent becomes the first…
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In this episode, as many as 350 Liberian women were trafficked to the Middle East with promises of jobs and a chance to study. Instead they found themselves in a human trafficking scam. But the women broke free from the trap that had caught millions before them. A year on more than half are home. The government has launched a major new push to crac…
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In this episode... Another gathering of global leaders fails to make commitments experts say will head off climate catastrophe. We report from COP27 in Egypt. But while there was no new agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions there was one win for poor countries like our own. As climate change hits food production we look at efforts to secure L…
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The latest warlord to face justice for crimes in Liberia's civil wars goes on trial. We report from the court in Paris. In Lofa County where he is alleged to have committed most of his crimes people say they are grateful to see justice at last. And the US Ambassador for War Crimes visits Liberia promising funding for a war crimes court. Truth and R…
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A Bill Banning Female Genital Cutting Looks Set for Defeat; Ulimo Commander Goes on Trial in Paris and a Logging Company is Exposed
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ANOTHER BILL TO BAN FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING REACHES THE LEGISLATURE BUT DOES IT HAVE ANY CHANCE OF PASSING? THE LATEST WARLORD TO FACE JUSTICE, KUNTI KAMARA OF ULIMO, GOES ON TRIAL IN PARIS THIS MONTH. WE HEAR FROM VICTIMS OF ULIMO IN LOFA. IN RIVER CESS OUR INVESTIGATION FINDS ONE LOGGING COMPANY HAS SHIPPED THREE MILLION DOLLARS OF TIMBER WHILE TE…
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Nearly two decades since the end of the civil wars Liberia's children are still suffering. 2022 is on track to see one of the highest numbers of reported rape cases in the last five years. The vast majority of victims are under 18. Reporter Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh looks at why rape continues. In River Cess County, reporter Eric Opa Doue finds childre…
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A Journey in the lives of Transgenders and Men who have Sex with Men in Liberia
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In this new season of challenges, we touched on the topic of expectations vs reality. Expectations, can steal the joy out of the process, and have you missing out on the best parts of life. Give yourself credit for how far you've come, and move to the beat of your own drums. Live for you.
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Hey y’all and welcome to Your Favorite Liberian’s podcast. I’m your host Samantha, but y’all may know me by babysis on IG. I look forward to taking this new journey with you all, and also having some live, funny, super real conversations. The very first episode will be launching September 15th so please stay tune, you won’t be disappointed. Peace a…
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Mr. Joshua Milton Blayee aka General Butt Naked sits on the BlueLinks Show and explain his role in the Liberian Civil War and why he is called Butt NAKED. Fascinating .. #Liberia
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Liberian Girls using JUJU to get men. especially married men. LISTEN!
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Bacus Matthew Released from prison by President Tolbert, President Tolbert addresses cabinet after April 14 riot, President Doe at execution ground of Arm Robbers, Thomas Wessan at execution Ground of former govt. officials. MIND BLOWING..
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BlueLinks Show expand on the 1980 Coup that Ousted The True Wig Party Regime. excerpts from an eye witness account. With my Co-Host Pa James. Fascinating !!
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Ex-General Leopard (Former Rebel) discusses how Former president Samuel K Doe was captured and assassinated as well as other war stories on the BlueLinks Show. Fascinating.
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During the past senatorial Bi-Elections in Monrovia, Liberia, I was invited to CIO Intellectual Center to validate my reasons for contesting. POWERFUL.
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Welcome to my podcast.
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Kaifa Holmes takes a conspectus analysis into Liberian day to day politics. On this first show he had Carlton Owens an Black American Entrepreneur on the show, to discuss social and political economic issues with parallel comparisons to the House Legislature of Liberia to the US Congress.
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