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Crockett accuses Trump of racism for praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English, despite it being Liberia’s official language.
Founded in 1822 by freed African Americans, Liberia has spoken English as its official language ever since — making Trump’s remark deeply tone-deaf.
Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send the country migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian ...
Trump’s surprise at Liberian President Boakai’s English sparks backlash, with many calling the remarks patronizing despite official reassurances.
The exchange took place during a meeting in the White House between Trump and five West African leaders on Wednesday.
United States President Donald Trump has drawn mockery after he complimented the president of Liberia for speaking English ...
By Anthony Stephens, senior correspondent with New Narratives Mark Toner, the United States Ambassador to Liberia, is retiring from his role less a year into what was to be a two-year post. His ...
Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday after discovering that the leader of their country's closest bilateral partner does not appear to know what language they speak.
President Donald Trump asked the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ...