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Documentary 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' depicts the successful efforts of Liberian women to end decades of civil war. via Variety

The Government of Liberia has initiated 21 business reforms in three critical areas including Business Start Up, Construction Permits and Trading Across Borders. via AllAfrica.com

The United Nations has handed over a newly-refurbished Ministry of Internal Affairs building to the Liberian Government, calling the hand-over a crucial step in the country's post-war recovery. via AllAfrica.com

Following an hour of heated debate at the joint Chamber of the National Legislature, the House of Representatives Thursday passed into law an act seeking to establish The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). But Maryland County Representative Boffa Chambers has filed a motion of reconciliation. (AllAfrica)

As retired army general Charles Julu and Col. Andrew Dorbor go with a not guilty verdict on treason charges, a pro-democracy campaigner has called on the two men to file a lawsuit against the government of Liberia for damages. (AllAfrica)

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf left the country more than a fortnight ago to attend a commissioning ceremony of the Africa Commission in Denmark and then move on to the US to undergo medical checkup, amongst a long itinerary of activities. (AllAfrica)

Liberians may be proud of their sovereignty and its position as the oldest on the Continent of Africa and may want to keep it inviolate. But they, however, are unanimous that the assistance and political and economic guidance of the United States are pivotal to their country's recovery from years of warfare and dysfunctional economy. (AllAfrica)

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf arrived in the country from the U.S., Monday this week, where she underwent medical check-ups, held talks with U.S. business executives, and picked up a number of university degrees and laurels for her work. (AllAfrica)

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday held the first in a series of consultative meetings with stakeholders, geared towards developing a national food policy. The meeting also sought to solicit feedback on the way forward, both in the short and long terms. (AllAfrica)

The government of Liberia has announced its intention to ramp up enforcement of zoning laws across the country. Demolition of illegal structures will begin this weekend. Redemption Road, Pipeline Paynesville and Barnesville Dry Rice market will be the first areas of focus for the demolition project, which will commence on Saturday 10th May. (AllAfrica)

The Minister of Labour Samuel Kofi Woods says the Government of Liberia is committed to securing a conducive Labour environment for investment while at the same time ensuring that the dignity and rights of workers are protected in the country. (AllAfrica)

Prosecution witness at the trial of former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, broke down in tears in the middle of her testimony in court on Wednesday as she gave a graphic description of yet more rebel atrocities. (AllAfrica)

As Liberian refugees are expressing their willingness to return and contribute to the development process in Liberia, the momentum for repatriation has increased.  During the past few weeks, the Liberian Government through the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has assisted in the voluntary repatriation of 275 Liberian refugees from Ghana. (AllAfrica)

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has held a consultative meeting with stakeholders, geared towards developing a national food policy. The meeting also sought to solicit feedback on the way forward, both in the short and long terms. (AllAfrica)

It has been brought to the attention of this media institution the plight of a well-trained Liberian female diplomat, Madam Kakayee James, is at stake and risks deportation if she loses ongoing investigations into her alleged role in procuring a Liberian Diplomatic passport. (AllAfrica)

The Minister of Labor Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods, II says: "The government of Liberia is committed to securing a conducive labor environment for investment while at the same time ensuring that the dignity and right workers are protected in the country". (AllAfrica)

Aicha Conneh, former wife of the head of LURD, a defunct armed rebellious group, is eager to show up at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to elucidate her role in the formation and operations of the movement, and mostly to name those according to her financed the LURD war. (AllAfrica)

Endurance and commitment, they say, are the linchpins for success. That though may not be so unless it is tempered with professionalism dedicated to achieving goals that meet the needs and aspirations of an institution, a people, and a nation. (AllAfrica)

Ohio University of the United States of America has selected Dr. Marcus Dahn, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Post & Telecommunication to serve as a Keynote Speaker of the Institution's International Week celebration. (AllAfrica)

Four GSM operators have made a passionate appeal to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) for dialogue over the standardization of their licenses. (AllAfrica)

"The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRC) Remains more committed and prepared than even before to work for the recovery of our nation," LNRC President Theresa Leigh-Sherman told a news conference Thursday marking the 145th celebration of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Liberia. (AllAfrica)

The Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Transportation has called on the Liberian government to help regulate the transportation fares in the country. (AllAfrica)

Amidst the hike in the price of food and other commodities, the Director of Planning at the Ministry of Agriculture Ousuma Tall has underscored the need for government to make food production a major priority. (AllAfrica)

Several towns in Lofa County have concluded consultative meetings over the weekend during which a presidential candidate in the 2005 general elections called on citizens of the newly created district of Quardu-Gboni to focus on development initiatives. (AllAfrica)

While still considering the various concerns and objections raised by the ongoing trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor in The Hague, including its impact on the current political and justice situation in Liberia and Sierra Leone as well, British Broadcasting Corporation, or BBC as it is commonly known, gave us a shocker on Friday. (AllAfrica)

The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org (AllAfrica)

"When discussing these issues, ensure that they are not only discussed with intellectual women in Monrovia; make sure that all women of Liberia are involved in these efforts"

The top United Nations official in Liberia has called for furthering the rights of women as a crucial element in advancing peace and development in the West African nation that is recovering from a decade-long ... via United Nations

"Pray the Devil Back to Hell," a documentary about the role women played in ending civil war in Liberia, was among the films honored at the seventh annual Tribeca Film Festival. via StarTribune

"So I'm one of those African leaders who say to our other leaders and our colleagues, it's time to do something about Zimbabwe"

Zimbabwe's opposition rejected a presidential runoff election despite a media report Wednesday saying the long-delayed official tally delivered them a victory short of an outright win. via Ann Arbor News

"If prices continue to rise we have to be able to take care of the most vulnerable. International food aid cannot be written off"

A surge in rice prices in 1979 contributed to Liberia's descent into chaos, sparking riots and a political crisis that led to the coup that brought Samuel Doe to power. via AlertNet

Nine nominees to serve as U.S. ambassadors in Africa appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday for confirmation. (AllAfrica)