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Philadelphia, PA, USA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will officially launch the Liberia Trade and Investment Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, marking a bold new chapter in Liberia’s efforts to strengthen trade, attract investment, and engage the Liberian diaspora in national development. Read more

Washington, D.C. - July 7, 2025- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has been invited by U.S. President Donald J. Trump for a significant two-day working visit to the United States. This invitation highlights the strengthening diplomatic ties between Liberia and the United States and sets the stage for important multilateral discussions. Read more

Washington, D.C., June 24, 2025 - Award-winning filmmaker Prof. Welma Campbell Mashinini Redd will deliver the oration for Liberia's 178th Independence Anniversary in Washington, D.C., on July 19, 2025. She will speak on the topic "Liberia's Economic Renaissance: Building Bridges Between the United States and Liberia," reflecting the mutual foreign policy goals of the United States and Liberia in economic diplomacy. Read more

Washington, D.C., June 17, 2025 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to establish a strategic partnership aimed at engaging Liberia's diaspora communities in the United States. The Embassy of Liberia in Washington, D.C., and the Liberia Diaspora Exchange (LDx) will work together to promote dialogue and cooperation between the Government of Liberia (GoL) and its diaspora. Read more

Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025 – The Liberian Embassy in Washington, D.C., hosted a reception on June 13, 2025, to celebrate Liberia's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, along with his staff, was joined by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cllr. Deweh Gray and Mr. Sabestian Teclar, President of the Liberia Community Assoc Read more

Philadelphia, PA, June 5, 2025): On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ODUNDE Festival in Philadelphia, the City Council of Philadelphia has honored Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, the Ambassador of Liberia to the United States. The recognition ceremony took place at the COMCAST Technology Center in downtown Philadelphia. Read more

Today, we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in our nation's history. The United Nations Security Council has honored us with a non-permanent seat for 2026-2027, recognizing our resilience, commitment to peace, and dedication to global cooperation. We extend our deepest gratitude to all UN Member States for their confidence. This is a moment of honor and humility for our 178-year-old republic, Africa’s first independent nation, whose long and storied journey continues to inspire. Our election is not just a national achievement. It symbolizes African perseverance and is a tribute to generations of Liberians who have held firm to freedom, self-governance, and global solidarity. From our role in the League of Nations and as a founding member of the United Nations to our contributions to African independence, Liberia has always punched above its weight on the global stage. Read more

Today, we stand tall and proud as Liberia’s name resonates across the halls of the United Nations, reflecting the collective dreams and aspirations of our great nation. I am honored to extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Jr., Her Excellency Foreign Minister Sara Madame Beysolow Nyanti, and their capable team for their tireless efforts in securing Liberia’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2026-27. Read more

Washington D.C., May 29, 2025 - In a heartfelt ceremony, the Liberian Studies Association (LSA) of the USA honored Ambassador Al-Hassan Conteh, the Ambassador of Liberia to the United States of America, for his past, significant contributions as President of the Liberian Studies Association and former editor of the Liberian Studies Journal. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on May 28, 2025, joined fellow West African leaders in signing a landmark declaration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), reaffirming their collective commitment to the organization’s founding ideals and future aspirations. Read more