I’m Carlos Battaglini and I left everything to become a writer. Here you will find posts about my curious life in Liberia and other African countries. It is also where I immerse myself in the burning light of African literature through brutally honest book reviews. Welcome to your home and thanks for joining me on this adventure.

 

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EXPATS ALWAYS ASK THE SAME QUESTIONS

This is what expats ask each other: “Where are you from?” “How long have you been in Liberia for?” “How long will be you be staying in Liberia?” “What organisation do you…

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INFURIATED IN LIBERIA

COME, COME IN. WELCOME TO MY HOME ON UN DRIVE.  This salmon coloured sofa is what I most like about my lounge, as well as the granite bar in my kitchen that…

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LIBERIA AGAINST CAPE VERDE (2) of (2)

GOAL. Goooal!!!! That was a goooooal !!! Goooooooal!!! The whole Samuel Doe Stadium erupts. It’s party time. We embrace, we’re all Liberians today and we are dancing with everyone. Gilberto is engaging…