Hacker-for-hire’s attack on mobile network inadvertently caused shutdown

Notes are found in vaults after popular outrage but some remain sceptical

African nation launches ‘national security’ investigation and bars officials from travelling

Peaceful election follows pattern of democratic polls in west Africa

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf becomes the first woman to claim the Mo Ibrahim award

President-elect’s reputation as miracle worker will be sorely tested by endemic poverty

The success of George Weah in Liberia can be repeated elsewhere, writes Gideon Rachman

Ex-footballer wins decisive victory in west African state

Legacy of Africa’s first female elected head of state criticised despite decade of peace

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has led transition from war and anarchy to peace and stability

In 2013, 25,000 Liberians took a university entrance exam. No-one passed. So the government came up with a drastic plan 

The private sector is helping to foster rule of law and transparency in war-torn countries

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and four would-be successors look ahead to the poll

Chronic electricity shortages and a lack of infrastructure mean visitors are limited

Norway has committed $150m to conserve forests and cut carbon emissions

Despite a shaky start, Liberia became one of the first regions to be declared Ebola-free

Rubber’s price has fallen but Bridgestone remains committed to Liberia

National poll looms as Liberia recovers from Ebola and commodity price shocks