Liberians Mark 168 Years of Independence

Liberia celebrated 168 years of independence Sunday with mixed feelings about the state of progress in areas like the economy.  In an informal survey conducted by the independent FrontPage Africa newspaper of Liberia, some Liberians said their country has regressed in the quality of education, health care, the fight against corruption, employment, and good governance.  Here in Washington, hundreds gathered Saturday at the Liberian Embassy to participate in an all-day cultural...

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