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Dounard Bondo’s Biography

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Dounard Bondo is a writer based in Liberia. His writing usually covers politics, policy, Law and entertainment. He also writes short stories.

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Robertsport Is Sparking A Tourism Renaissance In Liberia | The NATIVE

Robertsport Is Sparking A Tourism Renaissance In Liberia | The NATIVE

What was once a local attraction has now evolved into a community-shared effort. Leading the charge are local…

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Liberia: Weah disowns ruling party splinter group accused of violent attacks

Liberia: Weah disowns ruling party splinter group accused of violent attacks

The political temperature is heating up in Liberia, ahead of elections in 2023 when George Weah is seeking a …

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Has Liberia's president forgotten his pledge to tackle rape

Has Liberia's president forgotten his pledge to tackle rape

Despite declaring rape a national emergency two years ago, George Weah has delivered little for victims

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Liberian Artists Are Demanding Structural Change In The Music Industry | The NATIVE

Liberian Artists Are Demanding Structural Change In The Music Industry | The NATIVE

demanding an uptick in earnings and general valuation Written by Dounard Bondo - 18.Jan.2022 In Liberia, Dece…

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MLMA 2021: MY REVIEW

MLMA 2021: MY REVIEW

By: Dounard Bondo On the 20th of November, people turned out for the 2021 edition of the MTN Liberia Music Aw…

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A legal loophole allows Liberians to be dual citizens

A legal loophole allows Liberians to be dual citizens

In 2005, Sarah moved from Liberia to America with her parents. By 2010, she naturalised as an American. Howev…

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From palava huts to TikTok: How Liberians are preserving their past Original

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By Dounard Bondo, Dounard bondoPublished
| Al Jazeera English Verified
Monrovia, Liberia – For generations, Liberia’s history lived in the voices of its elders, carried through conversations, ceremonies and community gatherings. Today, those stories are finding new audiences across TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, podcasts and digital archives. Young Liberians are documenting their history, exploring their culture and reaching audiences at home and across the diaspora.
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Liberia’s Convoluted Relationship with the United States

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By Dounard Bondo
| The Republic Lagos
Photo Illustration by Ezinne Osueke / THE REPUBLIC. Source Ref: WIKIMEDIA. Photo Illustration by Ezinne Osueke / THE REPUBLIC. Source Ref: WIKIMEDIA. In June 2025, Liberia was elected to a non-permanent seat (2026–2027) on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The announcement was met with jubilation across Liberia as many citizens viewed it as a landmark achievement for their small coastal nation of around 5.5 million people.
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It is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM

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By Dounard Bondo
| Al Jazeera English Verified
Liberia-based lawyer and journalist In 2022, the National Council of Chiefs and Elders of Liberia (NACCEL) announced a three-year moratorium on female genital mutilation (FGM). A year later, the council made another proclamation to ban FGM and then held ceremonies to end the practice in five of the 11 counties where FGM is practised. However, despite the ban, there have been continuing reports of FGM activity.
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