Chinese President Xi Jinping Congratulates Amb. Joseph N. Boakai, Expresses Commitment to Strengthen China-Liberia Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended warm congratulations to Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai on his election as the President of Liberia. In a congratulatory message, President Xi expressed his eagerness to collaborate with President-elect Boakai to deepen the longstanding friendship between China and Liberia. The Chinese leader emphasized the importance of fostering mutual trust and […]

Statement from Charge D’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez on Liberia’s National Elections Commission

The National Elections Commission announced final results of the November 14 presidential runoff on November 20, 2023.  We congratulate President-elect Joseph Boakai on his election. Additionally, we commend President George Weah for gracefully accepting the election results. We urge all Liberians to join President Weah and accept the results peacefully.  The runoff and the October […]

African Union Extends Congratulations to President-Elect Boakai, Commends Liberia’s Democratic Progress

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expressed heartfelt congratulations to Joseph Boakai on Monday, following the announcement of the official election results that declared him the President of Liberia. In a press statement, Chairperson Faki not only acknowledged Boakai’s victory but also commended the outgoing President George Weah for his […]

Statement from President Joe Biden Congratulating Joseph Boakai as President-elect of Liberia

I congratulate Joseph Boakai on his election to be the next president of Liberia.  These free and fair elections and presidential runoff demonstrated Liberians’ commitment to making their voices heard through the ballot box, and I look forward to working together to continue deepening the ties between our nations and people in the years ahead. I […]

“If Confirmed, I Will Lead Our Embassy’s Efforts To Hold Corrupt Government Officials in Liberia Accountable……” Mark Toner, U.S. Ambassador Designated to Liberia

Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner tells Congress that U.S. progress in Liberia has been eroded by corruption and lawlessness in the current Liberian government. The George Manneh Weah government appears to have global recognition for rampant corruption and lawlessness. Toner vows to fight corruption in Liberia among other things. See a full […]

US Ambassador On War Crimes to Visit Liberia

Beth Van Schaack, US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice is visiting Liberia, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, amid renewed calls from justice activists for the Weah administration to establish a war crimes court to prosecute alleged war criminals. Details about Ambassador Schaack’s visit are unclear, but she’s expected to meet US embassy officials and Liberia’s leading justice […]