Liberia: The History Making Aspect of Liberia - the Case of the CBL Amendment Act

19 February 2014
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If there is any good thing that this country can boast of is the fact that it continues to rank high when it comes to making history. In other words, this country and some of its citizens have made history to an extent that whenever the issue of being the first comes up. Liberia, in most cases is always the first in many world events. For this, it is often said that Liberia or Liberians are always the first. The phrase, "always first "came about during the colonial period when this country was declared the "First Black' independent country in Africa in the 1800's. Besides the issue of independence, a Liberian, Angie Brooks Randolph, became the first female president of the United Nations General Assembly.

The issue of first about this country and some of its citizens came to serious limelight and prominence when President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, came to power as the "First Democratically Elected Female President of Africa." Even during the civil conflict, one of the positive things that kept this country's name high on the public agenda, was the fact that one of its sons, George Weah, now Amb. George Weah, then an international soccer star, became the first black or African player to win the FIFA's "World Best" player award, which has now been renamed as the FIFA Ballon d' Or.

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