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Liberia: An Appraisal

W HEN one looks at the continent of Africa these days and considers the number of territories moving toward self-government, it is natural to wonder what lessons the emergent states can from the experience of established African governments. Can Nigeria, the Gold Coast, or Sierra Leone benefit from the example of the Republic of Liberia? I am afraid that this yearning to learn from may be misleading for two reasons: 1. Although there may be many similarities in climate, ethnic groupings, and history of the independent and the presently dependent countries, nevertheless it may be that the diffe…