Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

From Angela Merkel to Sonia Gandhi, here are some influential women in politics

As the Clinton prepares to take on a tough fight with Donald Trump, take a look at other leaders from around the world, who are some of the most influential women in politics.

Liberia's president writes 'Letter to the World', describes heavy cost of Ebola

Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said Ebola has killed more than 2,000 people in her country and has brought it to "a standstill."

Liberia's president orders civil servants to stay home amid Ebola crisis

Liberia's president ordered most civil servants to stay home another month in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, according to a statement released today.

Liberian president conferred Indira Gandhi peace prize

Sirleaf is the 27th recipient of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development which is in recognition of the values she stood and fought for in the service of India and its people.

Images: Liberia President Sirleaf receives Indira Gandhi Prize

President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2012 on Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

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Sirleaf, Gbowee and Karman receive Nobel Peace Prize

Three women who fought injustice, dictatorship and sexual violence in Liberia and Yemen received the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in the Norwegian capital today.

Nobel Peace Prize: It's women all the way

A brief look at the women who won the Nobel peace prize this year. Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian women's activist Leymah Roberta Gbowee and prominent Yemeni activist Tawakkul Karman.

Johnson Sirleaf, Gbowee, Karman win Nobel Peace Prize

The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen for their work on women's rights.

Ten things you probably didn't know about Liberia

Two of the three Nobel peace prize winners this year were Liberians. But how much do you know about the country?