The idea of setting up a military command in Africa is an unpopular idea, and so far only Liberia has said it would host it, says the BBC's Will Ross in Accra.

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If the peace holds, it would bring relief not only to Liberia but for the entire region.

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By supporting this promising and courageous democracy with the right economic tools and technical assistance to protect these forests, we will not only be helping Liberia, but a global community facing the unprecedented challenge of climate change.

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Despite its small size (population only 3.3m), Liberia's troubles have spread violence and misery through much of West Africa.

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If Ivorians want a preview of what may lie farther down this road, they have only to look to some of their neighbours, such as Liberia and Sierra Leone.

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Only five of them still remain on the list: Andorra, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands and Monaco.

ECONOMIST: All together now

Balkh Air boasts only an old British-built, 80-seat BAC 1-11 jet registered in Liberia, acquired by Barnett-Jolley and resold to Dostam.

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