Statement on the Liberian Legislature’s Vote on Amending the 2005 Anti-Human Trafficking Law
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia congratulates the Liberian Legislature on its recent votes to amend the 2005 Anti-Human Trafficking law in keeping with international standards.…
Celebrate World Field Epidemiology Day by Recognizing “Disease Investigators”
U.S. CDC, a key Liberia public health partner, celebrates the launch of World Field Epidemiology Day and recognizes the value of “disease investigators” working in…
The United States is Committed to Helping Liberia Make Agriculture an Engine of Economic Growth
On Tuesday, August 31, The United States Agency for International Development Liberia Mission Director Jim Wright visited the Ministry of Agriculture where he discussed continued…
Ambassador McCarthy Makes a Call-to-Action to Stop Power Theft in Liberia
On Thursday, August 26, 2021, U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy toured the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) Bushrod Island facilities in order to better understand how U.S.…
Call for Applications: 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship
U.S. Embassy Monrovia is excited to announce the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship application window is open from August 18 to September 15, 2021. Please visit…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia (August 10, 2021)
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The Ministry of Health reports COVID-19 vaccines are available at various facilities in Liberia: Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Fact…
USAID, CDC Country Directors Join the J&J Vaccination Campaign Kick-off
Today, newly arrived United States Agency for International Aid (USAID) Mission Director Jim Wright and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Country Director Dr.…
Demonstration Alert: U. S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia (August 3, 2021)
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has received reports of a demonstration in progress in greater Monrovia by Liberian motorcyclists who are protesting the…
Ambassador McCarthy Donates New Handbooks for Combatting TIP, Calls for TIP Law Reform
On August 2, Ambassador Michael McCarthy visited Minister of Justice Frank Musah Dean at the Ministry of Justice, and then joined Francis Korkpor, Chief Justice…
Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia (August 3, 2021)
Liberia – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to Liberia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for…
U.S. Embassy Monrovia Welcomes New USAID and CDC Country Directors
U.S. Embassy Monrovia welcomes new USAID Mission Director Jim Wright and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Country Director Rachel Idowu. Mr. Wright is…
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Visits Monrovia to Strengthen Partnership between the United States and...
U.S. Embassy Monrovia welcomes to Liberia the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams under the command of Captain Chad Graham. Hershel “Woody” Williams is conducting a regularly…
U.S. Embassy Monrovia Extends Condolences to Victims of Niko Ivanka Sinking
U.S. Embassy Monrovia is saddened by the news of the Niko Ivanka sinking on July 17, 2021. We urge the authorities to investigate this incident…
United States Donates More Than 300,000 Vaccines to Liberia
U.S. Embassy Monrovia announces the donation by the United States Government of 302,400 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as part of…
U.S. Embassy Monrovia Congratulates Liberia on 174th Independence Day
Friends, It is my absolute pleasure to congratulate all Liberians on your 174th Independence Day! The United States and Liberia have much in common, including…
Retired Embassy Staff Member Jenkins Vangehn Named a Hero of U.S. Diplomacy
On June 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of State celebrated retired Liberian staff member Jenkins Vangehn as a Hero of U.S. Diplomacy. He was recognized…
Statement on the Release of the 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report for Liberia
U.S. Embassy Monrovia released the 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Country Report for Liberia on July 1, 2021. The TIP Report is the world’s most…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Monrovia (June 29, 2021)
Liberia – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to Liberia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Read the Department of State’s …
