Category Archives: Liberia

‘April 12’

Posted on 12 April 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

‘April 12’. This day ranks among the top three of historical days of Liberia, the first being of course July 26, Independence Day. I would not know the third one. Maybe ‘Flag Day’, somewhere in August, but who knows the … Continue reading →

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The Mano River Union

Posted on 6 April 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

At the end of a two-day official visit of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to Ivory Coast, the Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo announced his country’s decision to join the Mano River Union (MRU). President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf actually is the chair of the … Continue reading →

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Misc. news from Liberia

Posted on 31 March 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Saturday, March 28 It was not surprising to read negative comments on the Bridge Loan, provided by the US Government. See this blog, March 19. A bridge loan may carry an interest rate between 12- 15 percent. As you may … Continue reading →

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Gus Kouwenhoven

Posted on 24 March 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Thursday, March 20 The Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs today confirmed that Gus Kouwenhoven stays on the UN and EU lists of persons facing a travel ban despite being acquitted of smuggling weapons and war crimes in Liberia by a … Continue reading →

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Misc news from Liberia

Posted on 16 March 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Saturday, March 15 Many more atrocities committed by witness Marzah, ordered by Charles Taylor, according to his testimony before the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Gruesome details of atrocities both in Liberia and Sierra Leone, it surpasses one’s mind. My … Continue reading →

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Open Door Policy available online

Posted on 26 October 2007 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

The original publication of the “Open Door Policy of Liberia – An Economic History of Modern Liberia” (1983) now as pdf-file available. The study covers the prelude, introduction, growth and zenith of foreign investments in Liberia. After the Doe Administration … Continue reading →

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