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September 29, 2019
All-Girls School in Liberia Reopens After Sex Abuse Scandal

Students at an American charity school in Liberia almost lost their institution to a notorious sex abuse scandal, forcing the academy to close. Then a new, Liberian-run organization formed to re-open the school. In Monrovia, Monique John follows one student on her first day back in class. This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
September 29, 2019
Girls School in Liberia Reopens After Sex Abuse Scandal

Students at an American charity school in Liberia almost lost their institution to a notorious sex abuse scandal, forcing the academy to close. Then a new, Liberian-run organization formed to re-open the school. In Monrovia, Monique John follows one student on her first day back in class. This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
January 14, 2019
American-Founded Liberian Academy's Investigation Looms Over Parents

More Than Me Academy stands accused of ignoring signs that a now-deceased staff member abused young female students he recruited
January 14, 2019
American-Founded Liberian Academy's Investigation Looms Over Parents

Parents of students at an all-girl American academy in Liberia are anxiously awaiting an investigation into allegations that the charity failed to act on signs of a staff member’s sexual abuse. A 2018 exposé co-published by the U.S.-based research organization ProPublica and Time magazine on the More Than Me Academy sparked public outrage over the widespread rape and exploitation of girls who were supposed to be rescued. Monique John reports from Monrovia.
November 06, 2017
Liberia Supreme Court Postpones Presidential Run-off

Chief justice says complaint about first-round vote must first be resolved
November 02, 2017
Liberia Supreme Court Halts Preparation for Runoff Vote

Court ordered stay just days before the November 7th presidential run-off while it hears complaint alleging irregularities in first round
October 09, 2017
Liberia Heads to Nationwide Elections Tuesday

Liberia, Africa's oldest republic, heads to presidential and parliamentary polls on Tuesday. Twenty candidates are vying to replace President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf when she steps down this year at the end of her second term. The top campaign issues include infrastructure and healthcare, both challenges that were laid bare by the devastating Ebola epidemic that ended in June of last year. Monique John reports for VOA from Monrovia.
October 05, 2017
Liberia Sees Record Number of Female Candidates for October Elections

Liberian women have been internationally recognized for their peaceful activism that helped bring an end to 14 years of civil war. However peace has not brought [gender] parity. Despite Liberia having the continent’s first female head of state, women remain underrepresented in elected office. As Liberia heads to nationwide polls Oct. 10, more women than ever are on the ballot demanding a change. Monique John reports for VOA from Monrovia.
September 08, 2017
Liberia's Election Campaign Gears Up as Sirleaf Prepares to Step Down

20 candidates in campaign to replace longtime head of state

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