Global failure to prepare for pandemics ‘gambling with children’s future’
Lessons from Ebola and Covid were not learned, say Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as they launch report calling for urgent action
March 2022
Opinion
Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe
Fadzayi Mahere
As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation
January 2022
Opinion
Female leadership is good for the world. Just look at Barbados
Mandeep Rai
Mia Mottley is just one of a raft of strong women across the Caribbean and South America tackling society’s most pressing issues. The world could learn a lot from them
January 2021
Global Covid report: Biden camp rejects Trump changes to travel restrictions
Incoming US administration criticises move to remove entry bans as independent panel criticises WHO for not declaring emergency until 30 January
July 2020
WHO's Covid-19 inquiry is a shrewd move in a sea of disinformation
Its findings should illuminate global responses amid conspiracy theories and Trump’s mudslinging
October 2018
As Ebola has shown, the global health system is as strong as its weakest link
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
The west African Ebola outbreak started in a small village in Guinea. It shows the value of investing in grassroots healthcare
February 2018
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf awarded $5m Ibrahim African leadership prize
Former Liberian president wins coveted prize which is only handed out if it is deemed a worthy candidate can be found
January 2018
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia's outgoing president, expelled by party
Unity party accuses Nobel peace prize laureate of meddling in elections in which its candidate was defeated by George Weah
December 2017
Liberian football star faces vice-president in runoff election
Liberia's George Weah whips fans into a frenzy ahead of presidential runoff
Election pitting ex-footballer George Weah against Joseph Boakai suspended over complaint about earlier vote
October 2017
Weah to face Boakai in runoff for Liberian presidency
Cities in the spotlight
Monrovia in the spotlight: can this fragile city ever really replace 'Ma Ellen'?
'Everything is going to plan' - Liberians vote in first election run without UN
After stability under Sirleaf, Liberians long for more from next leader
July 2017
Can Ellen Johnson Sirleaf save Liberia?
Africa’s first elected female president has made giant steps in ridding her country of warlords, rape and child soldiers but, as she tells Afua Hirsch, much remains to be done
January 2017
The Guardian view on The Gambia: celebrate the other inauguration
West African leaders make last-ditch effort to end Gambian crisis
November 2016
Africa leads outcry over setback for feminism after Trump victory
Liberia’s president one of many who fear Donald Trump’s victory will hinder fight for gender equality
November 2015
Rise in ritual killings in Liberia prompts president to pledge security crackdown
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says increase in ritualistic killings and armed robbery are threatening security
