The Dukaw Project
Dukaw is an informational project about the Republic of Liberia. Dugbuh and Dukaw are the native/original names of the Monrovia and Montserrado area. These names are derived from the Du River that enters the Atlantic Ocean in the nation’s capital. The Dukaw project aims to create a wealth of information about the Republic and its people for anyone desiring to know more about Liberia.
The project currently includes LiberiaInfo with information about the nation, government and people. There is also the Native Name collection with names from the Liberian tribes. The Community section is a combination of institutional profiles, advertisements and announcements.
Connect with the Dukaw project and help expand this collection.
LiberiaInfo
LiberianInfo covers the nation’s History, Government, Presidents, Economy, Geography, Quizzes, Featured Stories, and much more.
Native Names
Native Liberian names from the 16 tribes. Highlighting the names, meaning, pronunciation, and categories. Let’s learn, know, value and use our native names.
Community
Building a community with profiles of schools, churches, other institutions, news, advertisements, announcements and more. Support the project by advertising on Dukaw.
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LiberiaInfo Highlights
Overview of Liberia
The Republic of Liberia is a small country located in the bulge of the West African Coast. This land is rich in resources like iron ore, timber and rubber. It has vast vegetation and contains approximately 42% of the Upper Guinea Forest.
The Liberian Presidents
The President of the Republic of Liberia holds the highest office in the nation. This position is the Head of State and the Government and Commander in Chief of the national army. Since its founding in 1847, Liberia has had 25 presidents.
History of Liberia
Highlighting various periods in Liberia’s history ranging from a number of years to several decades or centuries. Read about the natives of the Grain Coast, European traders, arrival of the freed slaves and their rule, as well as other historic events.
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Featured Names
Featured names from the native name collection. See more at Dukaw Names
Images are from Liberian artist Frank Dwuye. His excellent work captures the essence of Liberia with accuracy and detail, featuring people, city scenes, villages, the ocean, and many more themes.
Be sure to check out his gallery and support his work.
Maavodyee
maa-VO-DYI is a Bassa name which means “there are plenty of women”. It is given to girl who is born when there are already many women and girls in the family.
Nyonbdi
nyon-BDI is a Bassa name that means “our home”. This painting shows the typical homes in most Liberian villages. This is “our home” for a majority of Liberians looking back at where we come from.
Flomo
FLO-mo is a Kpelle name that means “sunshine”. This name can be given because this child brings the feeling of sunshine, life, and good news. It could also be that the child is lovely and full of life.
In the News
Prince Johnson has Died
The infamous warlord who later became senator of Nimba County, Prince Yormie Johnson, died unexpectedly on November 28, 2024. Funeral rites and celebrations involving local communities and government officials are taking place in Monrovia and Nimba where he will be buried.
Capitol Building on Fire
On the morning of December 18, the seat of the Liberian Legislature, the Capitol Building was on fire. The flames destroyed the inner chamber and some historic documents. This occurred in the midst of the speakership fight that has been ongoing between Speaker Kofa and those opposed to his leadership and working to unseat him. The investigation is ongoing.
- Liberia’s Supreme Court Grants Bill of Info Reaffirming Cllr.Koffa Legitimate Speakership
- Vol.15 No. 063 THURSDAY APRIL 24, 2025 (1)
- S/Court stamps Koffa’s Speakership
- Minister Ngafuan and World Bank Group president, Ajay Banga
- World Bank Provides US$490M in Support of Liberia's ARREST Agenda
- Liberia: After Supreme Court Ruling, Pressure Mounts on Executive, Senate to Recognize Koffa as Speaker
- Liberia: Liberia’s $500 Million MCC Aid at Risk Amid Reports of U.S. Agency Shutdown
- Speaker Koffa: SPEAKER Koffa extends olive branch
- Liberia News: Who Will Laugh Last?
- Ex-President Weah Urges Boakai to uphold Supreme Court ruling
- Gov. of Liberia to Commence Pavement of over thirty Streets in Grand Kru County
- Koon rejects Supreme Court ruling, refuses to cede speakership to Koffa