News & Announcements
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Liberia: New Chapter in US-Liberia Relations Begins as Ambassador Conteh Presents CredentialsWashington, D.C. – Liberia’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has formally presented his letter of credence to U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The credential ceremony, held in the Oval Office of the White House, marked a significant diplomatic milestone and was attended by ten other newly accredited ambassadors. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Fri, Jul 25, 2025 |
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 | |
President Boakai Launches Liberia Trade and Investment Office in Philadelphia, Reaffirms Economic Transformation AgendaPhiladelphia, 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. |
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 | Wed, Jul 9, 2025 | |
President Boakai Visits the U.S. for a Strategic Meeting with President TrumpWashington, 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. |
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 | Mon, Jul 7, 2025 | |
Prof. Welma Campbell Mashinini Redd to Deliver Oration for Liberia’s 178th Independence Anniversary in Washington, D.C.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. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Wed, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 | |
Liberia Embassy Washington, D.C. and Liberia Diaspora Exchange Enter PartnershipWashington, 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. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Wed, Jun 18, 2025 |
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 | |
Washington, D.C. Mission Celebrates Liberia's Election to the UN Security Council 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). |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Mon, Jun 16, 2025 |
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 | |
City Council of Philadelphia Honors Ambassador Conteh on the 50th Anniversary of ODUNDE in Philadelphia, PA, USAPhiladelphia, 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. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Fri, Jun 6, 2025 |
Fri, Jun 6, 2025 | |
ADDRESS TO THE NATION: A NEW CHAPTER IN LIBERIA'S GLOBAL ENGAGEMENTToday, 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. |
Executive Mansion![]() Tue, Jun 3, 2025 |
Tue, Jun 3, 2025 | |
Ambassador Conteh Congratulates Liberia for its Historic Election to the UN Security Council for the term 2026-2027Today, 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. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Tue, Jun 3, 2025 |
Tue, Jun 3, 2025 | |
Liberian Studies Association Honors Ambassador ContehWashington 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. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Thu, May 29, 2025 |
Thu, May 29, 2025 | |
President Boakai Joins West African Leaders in Signing ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Declaration in LagosLagos, 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. |
Executive Mansion![]() Thu, May 29, 2025 |
Thu, May 29, 2025 | |
The Time is Ripe for Liberia's Non-Permanent Seat on the UN Security CouncilAs the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) prepares for the next round of elections of members for non-permanent seats in June 2025, member states must recognize and empower the Republic of Liberia, which has historically demonstrated its commitment to peace, security, and cooperation. With its long and rich history of contributions to global affairs, Liberia is uniquely positioned to assume a non-permanent seat on the UNSC. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Tue, May 27, 2025 |
Tue, May 27, 2025 | |
Invitation to Interested Vendors and Merchants to the Celebration of the 178th Independence Anniversary of LiberiaEmbassy of Liberia, Washington, D.C., USA |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Fri, May 23, 2025 |
Fri, May 23, 2025 | |
Unification Day Message from Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh to All LiberiansFellow Liberians: |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Wed, May 14, 2025 |
Thu, May 15, 2025 | |
Pres. Boakai Congratulates Friedrich Merz as Chancellor of GermanyThe President of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has extended heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Friedrich Merz on his election as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on May 6, 2025. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai said Merz assumption of this high office is a testament to the confidence and trust the German people have placed in his leadership at this critical moment in global affairs. |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Liberia Thu, May 8, 2025 |
Mon, May 12, 2025 | |
LIBERIAN COMMUNITY STRENGTHENS TIES WITH AMBASSADOR CONTEH AT DC MEETINGWashington D.C. May 9, 2025. - On Wednesday, May 6, 2025, a significant meeting between Prince George's County Council woman Wala Blegay, leaders of the Liberian Community Association (LCA) of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, and Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh took place at Washington, D.C. Mission. The discussions highlighted mutual support and development initiatives crucial for socio-economic advancement within Liberia. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Mon, May 12, 2025 |
Mon, May 12, 2025 | |
Liberia's Ambassador to the U.S. Advocates for Educational Advancement at 56th Liberia Studies Association ConventionWashington DC. April 25, 2025. Liberia's Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh has congratulated the leadership of the Liberian Studies Association (LSA) for keeping aloft the ideals of the organization over the years. The Ambassador recounted how he became part of the first generation of indigenous Liberians trained to take over the leadership of the LSA many years ago. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Fri, May 9, 2025 |
Fri, May 9, 2025 | |
Foreign Minister Nyanti Launches “Kapa Kulono” Town Hall Initiative --Emphasizing Smart Spending and Inclusive GrowthLiberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has officially launched the Government Town Hall Initiative under the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), styled “Kapa Kulono” a Kpelleh phrase meaning “Come Let’s Talk It.” The launch took place under the theme: “Smart Spending, Shared Growth: Building an Inclusive Liberia Under the AAID,” held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the EJS Ministerial Complex. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Thu, May 8, 2025 |
Thu, May 8, 2025 | |
Liberian President Touts "ARREST Agenda" in Foreign Policy Revamp SpeechWashington D.C. May 7, 2025. In a landmark address at the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. emphasized a new direction for Liberia's foreign policy, highlighting the country’s new development program called the Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID. The event marked the relaunch of the Ambassadorial Lecture and Seminar Series and is set to attract key figures from the diplomatic community and government. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Wed, May 7, 2025 |
Wed, May 7, 2025 | |
Foreign Minister Nyanti Receives Ambassador-Designate of BarbadosOn Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Liberia’s Foreign Minister H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti received Ambassador-designate of Barbados, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, who presented copies of her Letter of Credence, ahead of her presentation of Letters of Credence to His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of Liberia. |
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States Fri, May 2, 2025 |
Fri, May 2, 2025 |