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Apr 2023
14m 40s

Liberia

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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Every country in Africa is unique and has its own history. However, many African countries share a similar story over the last 150 years, having gone through European colonization and decolonization.  The nation of Liberia, however, has a history, unlike any other country in the world. From its founding to its modern-day governance, Liberia the story of the ... Show More
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