When US President praised Liberian President Boakai’s command of English as “good English”, curiosity spiked about Liberia’s deep-rooted relationship with the US.

Africa's oldest republic, Liberia was founded in 1822 by freed American slaves with the goal of resettling free black people in Africa.

President Donald Trump was hosting West African leaders in Washington, where he praised the English of President of Liberia Joseph Boakai and asked where he learned it.