EU Envoy Apologize For Belittling Liberian City

The head of the European Union in Liberia has apologised for saying that Liberia&#039;s capital Monrovia is a disgusting and dirty city, following a backlash.<br />Laurent Delahousse says that his comments were meant to be a wake-up call to residents to change their practices of littering and to improve the city’s waste management system that receives funding from the EU.<br />Mr Delahousse clarified that his remarks were not intended to disparage anyone or to affect the reputation of the beautiful capital city of Liberia.<br />He apologised to the government and anyone feeling misrepresented by these remarks and willingly retract the exaggerated wording used.