Location: Monrovia, Liberia and the West Africa Region Event: A strike of air traffic controllers at Felix Houphouët-Boigny Airport, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire is expected to take place today, September 23, 2022. The strike is anticipated to last for 48 hours but may be shorter or longer. Planes landing in Abidjan may be diverted, and flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 September, 2022 | Categories: Alert
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: In recent months there have been reoccurring interruptions to service by several airlines serving Roberts International Airport (RIA). Power outages, supply disruptions, and miscommunications have led to delays and cancellations. While RIA is attempting to make operational improvements travelers should expect an increased likelihood of flight cancellations when traveling into and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 September, 2022 | Categories: Alert
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 September, 2022 | Categories: Alert
The Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL), a joint Liberia-United States research partnership, has launched a Phase I clinical study to evaluate a candidate Lassa fever vaccine in adults of good health in Liberia. The study, which is being carried out in collaboration with IAVI, a nonprofit scientific research organization ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 September, 2022 | Categories: Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy is currently monitoring the possibility of two different student based anti-government demonstrations set for tomorrow, August 24, 2022 – Liberian Flag Day. Significant traffic and police presence may be encountered near the University of Liberia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tubman Boulevard and UN Drive, as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 August, 2022 | Categories: Alert
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of crowds gathering at the Liberty Party Headquarters on Tubman Blvd and 19th Street in Sinkor. The initial numbers are around 75 people, with possible additional busses bringing more participants. There are no reports of unrest currently. Actions to Take: Review your personal security plans. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 August, 2022 | Categories: Alert
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Liberian government officials Nathaniel McGill, Sayma Syrenius Cephus, and Bill Twehway for their involvement in ongoing public corruption in Liberia. These officials are designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 August, 2022 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Worldwide Event: On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 August, 2022 | Categories: Alert
Location: Country wide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for
Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of
monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (
click here to view the WHO’s determination). The National Public Health Institute of Liberia has identified the
presence of monkeypox in Liberia. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 August, 2022 | Categories: Alert
(As prepared) Good morning, Minister Gibson, Minister Dean, Mayor Herbert, Reverend Womleh, TIP Secretariat and members of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce, distinguished guests, notable attendees and press. All protocols observed. It is an honor to have been invited by Minister Gibson to be here in Gbarnga City Hall for this year’s observance of World ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 August, 2022 | Categories: News
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy has been informed that a student protest group plans to demonstrate throughout Mamba Point and the Capitol Hill area starting today, August 1, 2022 at 1000hrs. According to the group’s press release, the protest will start at the University of Liberia on Tubman and UN Drive, then visit ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 August, 2022 | Categories: News
At the Official 175th Liberian Independence Day Programme at Centennial Pavilion, Ambassador McCarthy remarked that July 26 “is a notable day in the history of not only Liberia and the United States, but all of Africa, as the continent’s first independent republic. From its inception on this continent, Liberia represented something new and hopeful, just ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 August, 2022 | Categories: News
On July 26, 2022, during his speech at the Official Liberian Independence Day Program, Ambassador McCarthy formally extended President Biden’s invitation to President Weah to attend the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. President Biden looks forward to hosting the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit from December 13-15, 2022 in Washington D.C. This announcement underscores the value the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 July, 2022 | Categories: News
On July 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of State released the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report and announced Liberia’s first TIP Report Hero, Judge Cornelius Wennah. U.S. Embassy Monrovia screened the TIP Report Hero Award Ceremony where U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken formally awarded Judge Wennah. The TIP Report is the U.S. government’s principal diplomatic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 July, 2022 | Categories: News
(As delivered) Excellencies, Honorables, distinguished ladies and gentlemen! Good afternoon everyone, and happy Independence Day! I am delighted to be present here today to help celebrate this important anniversary. It is a notable day in the history of not only Liberia and the United States, but all of Africa, as the continent’s first independent republic. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 July, 2022 | Categories: News
07/21/2022 (As prepared) Your Excellency, distinguished guests, good evening ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to speak with you tonight, in representation of Ambassador McCarthy who would have liked to be here and sends you his greetings. I understand that there are a number of Californians in the house. I am a native Californian. Could ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 July, 2022 | Categories: News
Location: Liberia Event: The Ministry of Health has updated its COVID-19 Traveler’s Protocol. Effective immediately, no COVID test is required to enter Liberia. However, all travelers aged 18 and over must show proof of vaccination upon arrival. Those without proof of vaccination will be returned to their country of embarkation at the traveler´s or airline´s expense. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 July, 2022 | Categories: Alert
(As prepared) Good afternoon, everyone! Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate what next Monday will be the 246th anniversary of that audacious experiment, the United States of America, commemorating the vote in 1776 by the Continental Congress to declare the independence of these United States. Interestingly, the United States was not a republic until 13 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 July, 2022 | Categories: News
CDA Joel Maybury Center for Security Studies and Development June 23, 2022 (As prepared) On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I am very pleased to be here with you all today. I thank the Center for Security Studies and Development for the invitation to speak about the important topic of corruption and the way forward ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 June, 2022 | Categories: News
Charge d’Affaires Joel Maybury’s Remarks on Juneteenth before “Journey Home” audience at Providence Baptist Church, Monrovia, Liberia Sunday, June 19, 2022 (As prepared) Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored, but mostly humbled, to be with you today to speak about the significance of Juneteenth. I say this because I’m standing in this hallowed place where ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 June, 2022 | Categories: News
Location: Countrywide Event: Effective Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the CDC rescinded its Order requiring all airline or other aircraft passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 to board any aircraft destined for travel to the United States from a foreign country. CDC’s Order requiring ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 June, 2022 | Categories: Alert
(As prepared) Honorable Ministers of the Government of Liberia Staff of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Staff of other Ministries, Agencies and Commissions Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen I am honored by your invitation to speak to you today about the importance of public sector reforms, particularly reforms designed to create a strong public ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 13 June, 2022 | Categories: News
Remarks at the Liberia Security Radio Network Tobin Bradley Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State (As Prepared) Honorable Minister F. Musah Dean, Minister of Justice, Honorable Jefferson Kanmoh, National Security Advisor, Ambassador Michael A. McCarthy, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia Please allow ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 31 May, 2022 | Categories: News
Ambassador’s Remarks at the Liberia Secure Radio Network Handover May 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Technical Center of Excellence, LIBTELCO Building (As Prepared) Honorable Minister F. Musah Dean, Minister of Justice, Honorable Jefferson Kanmoh, National Security Advisor, Tobin Bradley, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Senator ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 31 May, 2022 | Categories: News
AMBASSADOR MCCARTHY’S SPEECH AT THE FAITH & JUSTICE NETWORK’S EDUCATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS’ INTEGRITY FORUM CORINA HOTEL, 26 STREET TUBMAN BOULEVARD, MONROVIA WEDNESDAY MAY 25, 2022 (As Prepared) BEGIN TEXT: Good morning! It is a pleasure to be here with you. I want to thank Reverend Hart and the Faith and Justice Network (FJN) for inviting me ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 31 May, 2022 | Categories: News
Deputy Chief of Mission Joel Maybury’s Remarks about Press Freedom United Methodist University Mass Communications Department May 5, 2022 (As Prepared) Good morning, everyone and thank you for having us here today on your campus. I will take a few minutes to talk about the theme of press freedom and why I think it is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 May, 2022 | Categories: News
AMBASSADOR MICHAEL A. MCCARTHY’S SPEECH CARL GERSHMAN DEMOCRACY LECTURE FORUM, PRESENTED BY NAYMOTE WEDNESDAY, 4th MAY 2022 LOCATION: iCAMPUS, 150 CAREY STREET, MONROVIA (As Prepared) Good morning! First, a big thank you to Naymote and its executive director, Eddie Jarwolo, for the invitation to be here, as well as for the excellent work that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 May, 2022 | Categories: News
Location: Liberia Event: The Ministry of Health has updated its COVID-19 Traveler’s Protocol. While a negative COVID test is still required to enter Liberia, the requirement for testing upon arrival has been eliminated. For full details, review the complete
Traveler Protocols . Actions to Take: Monitor the
Ministry of Health website for updates. Policies may change quickly with little notice. Visit the
S. Embassy Monrovia webpage ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 April, 2022 | Categories: Alert
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of crime and violent incidents taking place at nightclubs frequented by American citizens in Monrovia. Reported incidents have generally taken place late in the evening and early morning. Please exercise increased caution when visiting nightclubs or consider avoiding them altogether. Actions to Take: Exercise vigilance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 April, 2022 | Categories: Alert
Commemorating 200 Years of U.S.-Liberia Ties: Moving Forward Together Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 31 March 2022 12:30pm-2:00pm ET Abraham Denmark, Wilson Center Vice-President for Programs and Director of Studies Welcome, everyone — whether you’re in the United States or Liberia — to the Wilson Center’s special program today commemorating 200 years of ties ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 April, 2022 | Categories: News
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy, on behalf of the United States Government, presented 20 historical photographs to the National Museum of Liberia. The photographs were taken by Charles Allmon, one of the early photo editors of National Geographic who also worked as a supervisor for the Firestone Plantation in the 1940s, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 March, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
OP-ED: What Would J.J. Roberts Have to Say about Liberia Today? By U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Michael A. McCarthy As we celebrate the life of a great Liberian, born 213 years ago in the United States before emigrating to this land at 20 years old, I have been asking myself what Joseph Jenkins Roberts would ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 March, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
On Monday, March 14, 2022, Ms. Facia Boyenoh Harris was recognized for her life-long commitment to advancing the rights of women and girls in Liberia at the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage ceremony. Ms. Harris was one of 12 courageous women from across the globe, and the first Liberian in the program’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 14 March, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
Location: Country wide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for
Measles in Africa . Actions to Take: All travelers to Africa, (infants 6 months of age and older, children, and adults) should be fully vaccinated against measles, according to CDC immunization schedules. There is currently an ongoing measles ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 March, 2022 | Categories: Alert
On Monday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. (Monrovia time), Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards in a virtual award ceremony at the U.S. Department of State. The 2022 IWOC Award ceremony will honor a group of twelve extraordinary women from around the world. The First ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 March, 2022 | Categories: News
Liberia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution C U H Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to COVID-19, crime, and civil unrest. Read the
Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2
Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 March, 2022 | Categories: Alert
On Monday, February 21, 2022, a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, met with Liberian accountability and transparency organizations to learn about efforts civil society organizations and the Financial Intelligence Unit are undertaking to fight corruption, expand the civic space, and improve governance. Representative Meeks, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 February, 2022 | Categories: News
Yesterday, a U.S. Congressional delegation to Liberia led by Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, visited Providence Island and Providence Baptist Church to commemorate the historic relationship between the United States and Liberia. Representative Meeks, who represents a congressional district in New York, was joined by Representatives Ami Bera of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 February, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
Yesterday, February 16, 2022, U.S. Embassy Monrovia’s Deputy Chief of Mission Joel Maybury delivered remarks at the 43rd Monrovia Day celebrations at Monrovia City Hall. Mayor Jefferson Koijee gave his annual state of the city address and hosted mayors from Accra, Freetown, and other cities, including the virtual attendance of the mayor of Salisbury, North ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 February, 2022 | Categories: Deputy Chief of Mission, News
On Monday, February 14, U.S. Embassy Monrovia had the pleasure of hosting President Biden’s
Presidential Delegation to Attend the Bicentennial Celebration of the Arrival of the First Free Black Americans to the Republic of Liberia . The delegation was led by Ms. Dana Banks, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Africa at the National Security Council. It also included U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Michael McCarthy, Mr. Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 February, 2022 | Categories: News
Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Africa at the National Security Council Ms. Dana Banks yesterday met with the Elections Coordinating Committee Steering Committee at an event hosted by Ambassador Michael McCarthy. The U.S. Presidential Delegation to the Bicentennial Celebration of the Republic of Liberia, which also included Secretary of the Smithsonian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 February, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
U.S. Head of Delegation to the Bicentennial Celebration of the Republic of Liberia, the Honorable Dana Banks, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Africa at the National Security Council, met today with Liberian President Weah and Ministers of Health and Foreign Affairs to commemorate the longstanding partnership between the United States Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 14 February, 2022 | Categories: News
Ambassador Michael McCarthy and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Jim Wright joined Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah, Education Minister Ansu Sonii, and other Government of Liberia officials to launch the school-based Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination campaign at the William V.S. Tubman High School in Sinkor, Monrovia on Tuesday, February 8. The school-based ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 February, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
On Saturday, February 5, 2022, Ambassador Michael McCarthy delivered the keynote speech for the senior graduating class of Zion Praise Academy, a private school at the Children Relief Ministry, located in the Paynesville Townhall Community. The event took place at the Effort Baptist Church, and Ambassador McCarthy was joined by U.S. Embassy Marine Security Guard ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 February, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
On February 8, 2022, Ambassador Michael McCarthy and visiting Major General Paul Rogers, the Adjutant General of the Michigan Army and Air National Guard and the director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, spoke with the media at a press roundtable at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia. Ambassador McCarthy led a discussion ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 February, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News
Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to COVID-19, crime, civil unrest, and upcoming bicentennial celebrations. Read the
Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2
Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 January, 2022 | Categories: Alert
The U.S. Embassy mourns with the people of Liberia for the victims of the reported incident on January 19, 2022, in New Kru Town. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the innocent victims of this tragedy and hope for a speedy recovery of those hospitalized.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 January, 2022 | Categories: News
Liberia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime and COVID-19. Read the
Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2
Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an
FDA authorized vaccine . ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 January, 2022 | Categories: Alert
Today, Ambassador Michael McCarthy joined H.E. President George Weah, Head of the National Traditional Council of Liberia Zanzan Karwor, Archbishop Isaac Winker, and Imam Ali Krayee to recognize the 200th anniversary of the arrival on Providence Island of free Black men, women, and children from the United States on Providence Island. The commemoration kicks off ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 January, 2022 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
We applaud the actions of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia in its
designation of Korlane Investments Liberia LLC as a high-risk money laundering shell company. This is a courageous step forward for Liberia in the fight against transnational money laundering. We also commend the Inter-Ministerial Committee for approving these actions. Recognizing corruption’s ability to corrode democracy, on June 3, 2021, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 January, 2022 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: The Liberian Ministry of Health updated its
Traveler Protocols effective December 20, 2021. In addition to providing a negative COVID test result before entry and exit, the new protocols state travelers over age 18 entering Liberia must show proof of vaccination. Refer to the
Traveler Protocols for details. Protocols are subject to change quickly and with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 December, 2021 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased crime in Liberia. Criminal activity often occurs in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, airports, clubs, restaurants, transportation hubs, schools, and other areas. Actions to Take: Exercise vigilance at holiday festivals and events, and locations with large crowds. Review your personal ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 December, 2021 | Categories: Alert
On International Anti-Corruption Day, the U.S. Mission in Liberia stands in solidarity with all those committed to confronting and ending widespread corruption. This includes those within the Government of Liberia who stand up against corruption, committed Liberian citizens and organizations seeking to challenge the impunity of corrupt officials, and international organizations supporting anti-corruption efforts. Today’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 December, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
(December 9, 2021) – The U.S. Embassy in Liberia announced today that Sonnie Christine Lawrence, a 2019 fellow of the
Mandela Washington Fellowship Program , will virtually participate in the
Youth Town Hall at the Summit for Democracy on Friday, December 10, 2021. Sonnie is one of ten African participants invited to participate in the Youth Town Hall, which will be chaired ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 December, 2021 | Categories: Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 December, 2021 | Categories: Alert
On December 1, Deputy Chief of Mission Joel Maybury and USAID Health Office Director Jessica Healey
joined the Super Morning Show on LBS Radio to discuss the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign and World AIDS Day. They join the diplomatic community, the Government of Liberia, and civil society organizations in observing the 16 Days campaign and calling for an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 December, 2021 | Categories: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases
On November 23, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Joel Maybury joined seven organization leaders in signing Special Self-Help grants. These small grants will help each organization complete ongoing projects that promote community self-reliance and welfare. The seven organizations receiving the grants focus on a variety of areas important to community development. Bong County’s Greenvision Liberia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 November, 2021 | Categories: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a
Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Liberia. Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime. Read the
Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a
Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert
In October, members of the U.S. Army National Guard from the state of Michigan provided emergency medicine mentorship at 14 Military Hospital. This exchange is part of the U.S. Embassy’s investment in security assistance for Liberia, helping to rebuild the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL)’s capabilities and enhance regional security. The Michigan National Guard remains ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
On November 12, Ambassador Michael McCarthy visited the University of Liberia Fendell campus to celebrate the closing of the inaugural xSEL Science Camp and the launch of the newly designed medical school curriculum, the effort of a partnership between the A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine, the U.S. Government, and U.S. universities. Ambassador McCarthy joined Acting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 November, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Michael McCarthy visited
LEAD Monrovia Football Academy in Careysburg on November 12. He had the opportunity to watch the impressive students on the football pitch as well as in the classroom. They shared how the unique academy is teaching them to lead a positive change in Liberia. The U.S. Embassy is proud to have played a small part ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 November, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021, USAID Deputy Mission Director Rebekah Eubanks and U.S. Embassy Monrovia staff joined a group of small- and medium-business owners at SMART Liberia on the evening of November 10 for a networking club. The United States is proud to be a key partner supporting Liberia’s economic growth, whether by supporting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Op-Ed: An Enduring Development Partnership, USAID Liberia at 60 by USAID Liberia Mission Director Jim Wright On November 3, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as the world’s premier foreign assistance agency with the mission to help countries receiving American aid “make ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert
An earlier version of this statement, released on October 21, 2021, included a number of inaccuracies. We regret the mistakes. They are listed at the end of the statement. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) is supporting the Government of Liberia to improve surveillance and reporting of suspected polio cases ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 October, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
The Embassy of the United States in Liberia is pleased to announce the arrival of 168,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine that the United States is sharing with Liberia through COVAX. We are sharing these doses safely, equitably, and with no strings attached. We are doing this with the singular objective of saving ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 October, 2021 | Categories: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases
On Sunday, October 17, Ambassador Michael McCarthy and Sandra McCarthy visited the West Point township to view a new mural by
Monrovian artist Patrick Gono and his team. The mural shows our shared fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and how to prevent a resurgence of it in Liberia. Gono received a grant from the U.S. Embassy public affairs section ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 October, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On October 14, 2021, Ambassador Michael McCarthy and U.S. Embassy Monrovia celebrated the 2021 class of the Mandela Washington Fellowship. The 19 Fellows were joined by government officials, business leaders, media heads, Embassy personnel, and other community leaders to receive their graduation certificates and share stories of their exchange experiences. Each 2021 Mandela Washington Fellow ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 October, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Trinicious Wesseh, a 16-year-old 11th grade student at the Levi C. Williams High School in Monrovia took over the role of USAID Liberia Mission Director today. October 11 was
International Day of the Girl Child , and the U.S. Embassy is joining the global community in celebrating this important day by giving Trinicious the opportunity to lead. After arriving at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 October, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
USAID Mission Director Jim Wright believes that “Liberia has a central role in the fight against climate change.” Director Wright spoke on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, when he inaugurated the new USAID-funded Conservation Hall with the faculty and students of the Forestry Training Institute (FTI) in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. He noted that Liberia is home ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 October, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
In his meeting today with Hassan Bility and other members of the
Global Justice Research Project (GJRP) staff, Ambassador Michael McCarthy thanked Bility for his many years of selfless service to the cause of justice for war crimes victims. Ambassador McCarthy remarked that the painstaking efforts of the GJRP to research war crimes has demonstrated that a group of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 October, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
USAID Mission Director Jim Wright urged Liberians to peacefully resolve grievances and disputes at the community level before they develop into violent conflicts. Director Wright spoke on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at a program in Monrovia marking the end of the USAID-funded Connect for Peace Project. Over the last four years, Connect for Peace worked ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 September, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released its
2020 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor (the Trade and Development Act Report) in accordance with the U.S. Trade and Development Act of 2000. The TDA Report includes an assessment of the Government of Liberia’s actions to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. In this year’s report, Liberia was assessed as making “moderate advancement” in its efforts, the second ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 September, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
This week, September 22-24, Deputy Chief of Mission Joel Maybury and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Jim Wright toured various U.S. Government-funded development projects in Margibi, Bong, and Nimba Counties. During the trip, they met with local government officials, community leaders, beneficiaries of USAID-supported projects, and exchange program alumni. Throughout the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 September, 2021 | Categories: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases
Today, September 22, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States Embassy, Joel Maybury, begins a tour of various U.S. Government-funded development projects in Margibi, Bong, and Nimba Counties. He is accompanied by Dr. Rachel Idowu, Country Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jim Wright, the Mission Director of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 September, 2021 | Categories: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases
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. We urge the Liberian Government to maintain this momentum by following through with similarly substantive efforts to end the scourge of human trafficking in Liberia, including by addressing the other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 September, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
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 all 15 counties of Liberia By CAPT Rachel T. Idowu MD MPH (O-6) Country Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Liberia Every day, public health workers across Liberia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 September, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
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 United States support for the agriculture sector. Wright said, “Liberia is blessed with abundant fertile land, rainfall, and water resources that are critical to productivity in the agriculture sector.” He added ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 September, 2021 | Categories: Agriculture, News, Press Releases
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. assistance in the power sector has been used, and what the challenges are to the sector today. Earlier this year, the U.S. Embassy and Liberian Government officials celebrated the end ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 August, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
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
https://www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/apply/ to apply! The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) . Since 2014, nearly 4,400 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa have participated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 August, 2021 | Categories: News
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 Sheet (Released August 3, 2021) . Monitor local news and the
Ministry of Health website for updates and for the mobile unit location or contact the clinic or hospital directly for more details. Actions to take: For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please refer to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 August, 2021 | Categories: Alert
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. Rachel Idowu joined Foreign Minister Dee Maxwell Kemayah, Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah, and other dignitaries to kick off the Johnson & Johnson vaccination campaign. The event, which took place at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 August, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
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 recent death of a motorcyclist. The protest may come near the U.S. Embassy. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas surrounding the demonstration locations. Even peaceful demonstrations may turn violent. Avoid large ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 August, 2021 | Categories: Alert
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 of the Supreme Court of the Liberia, at the Temple of Justice to donate the newly developed Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Legal Handbook for Prosecutors and TIP Bench-Book for Judges, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 August, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
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 Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 August, 2021 | Categories: Alert
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 a veteran foreign service officer who brings to Liberia more than 30 years of experience managing international development and relief programs in more than 10 countries around the world, including three assignments in West Africa. He was most recently the USAID Mission ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 August, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
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 scheduled port visit to strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Liberia. The visit also kicks off the Embassy’s year-long observance of the 175th year of the Republic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 July, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
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 thoroughly and implement policies that will prevent such a disaster from occurring again. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and friends of those lost. May they rest ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 July, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
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 the Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The donated vaccines are part of the U.S. pledge to initially provide at least 25 million of 80 million doses globally ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 July, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
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 celebrating the independence of our longstanding, vibrant democracies just weeks apart. In a separate message, President Biden has expressed his own congratulations to the Liberian people: “The United States-Liberia relationship ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 July, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
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 for his dedication and courage in advancing the Department of State’s mission during the second Liberian civil war and his over 19 years of service to U.S. Embassy Monrovia. The “
Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy ” ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 July, 2021 | Categories: News
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 comprehensive resource of government anti-trafficking efforts—including our own—and reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights, law enforcement, and national security issue. In 2020, Liberia was elevated to Tier 2. This year, however, the report downgraded ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 July, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
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
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 June, 2021 | Categories: Alert
On June 26, communities all over the world, including in Liberia, mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Created by the United Nations on December 7, 1987, this day, also called World Drug Day, provides an opportunity to increase awareness about the negative impact of illicit drugs. U.S. President Joseph R. Biden ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 June, 2021 | Categories: Press Releases
Launched in 2014, the
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and embodies the U.S. commitment to invest in the future of Africa. YALI was created in 2010 and supports young Africans as they spur economic growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa. Since 2014, nearly 4,400 young leaders from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 June, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
On June 16, 2021, the International Day of the African Child and the start of a bed net distribution campaign to prevent malaria infections throughout the 15 counties, Ambassador Michael McCarthy visited
USAID health and education programs in Kakata, Margibi County. Ambassador McCarthy first visited Sackie Gbomoh Public School, which receives support from the U.S. Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 June, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: On June 18, 2021, the Ministry of Health revised its COVID-19 National Guidelines due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases being reported in Liberia. The new guidelines include, but are not limited to, the following: Passengers who have been present in India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh within the last 14 days ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 June, 2021 | Categories: Alert
On Friday, June 11, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) joined the Totota Electric Cooperative (TEC) to celebrate its newly acquired permit to deliver electricity in Liberia. The TEC is the first micro-utility to achieve this status. They serve as a potential model for other off-grid locations in the country and demonstrate how a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 June, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has received a report that Liberian Emergency Response Units are responding to a security incident involving firearms near the former Liberian social security center near 14th Street and Tubman Boulevard. There is no indication the situation involves or is directed at American citizens, however, Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 June, 2021 | Categories: Alert
Monrovia, Liberia – On June 1, U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy hosted a meeting facilitated by his excellency Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Liberian Senate, represented by four members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Senators included the honorable James Biney, Chair; the honorable Conmany Wesseh, Co-Chair; the honorable Nyonblee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 June, 2021 | Categories: Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 May, 2021 | Categories: Alert
The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns the election yesterday of notorious warlord Prince Y. Johnson as Chair of the Liberian Senate Committee on Defense and Intelligence. Senator Johnson’s gross human rights violations during Liberia’s civil wars are well-documented; his continued efforts to protect himself from accountability, enrich his own coffers and sow division are also well ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 19 May, 2021 | Categories: Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy received reports that the Liberian Ministry of Health updated its protocols for incoming travelers at Roberts International Airport: In addition to being tested for COVID-19 upon arrival, all travelers must now present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival, regardless of vaccination status. For the complete travel protocol, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 May, 2021 | Categories: Alert
The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom –
the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The U.S. Department of State submits the reports in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 May, 2021 | Categories: Reports
On May 12, Ambassador Michael McCarthy visited the Look to Jesus Medical & Laboratory Clinic in the 72nd Community of Monrovia. The owner of the clinic, Ms. Helen M. Bongay, received a grant from the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund last year. The grant helped expand and improve the clinic’s obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) ward, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 May, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On May 5, Ambassador Michael McCarthy and Deputy Chief of Mission Alyson Grunder visited the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) complex in Margibi County, formerly known as Liberia Institute for Biomedical Research (LIBR). The National Reference Laboratory (NRL) currently shares diagnostic and office space in the complex. In addition,
Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection , a non-governmental organization ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 May, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy celebrates World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, because an independent media is an essential pillar of responsive and accountable democracies. Journalism plays a crucial role in combatting corruption, drawing attention to human rights abuses, and providing the public with accurate information. On May 3, 1991, a group of African journalists and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 May, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
On Friday, April 30, 2021, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Michael McCarthy joined Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism Ledgerhood Rennie, National Traditional Council Chief Zanzan Karwor, and Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs Deweh Gray at Providence Island to announce a U.S.-Liberian collaborative initiative on preservation of the historic venue and development of recommendations for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 May, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On Wednesday, April 29, Ambassador Michael McCarthy joined His Excellency President George Manneh Weah, Millennium Challenge Account-Liberia (MCA-L) CEO Monie Captan, and the Board of MCA-L in celebrating
the close of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact at the Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant. The
$257 million Compact aimed to encourage economic growth and reduce poverty in Liberia by addressing the inadequate access to reliable and affordable electricity ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 April, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On Saturday, April 24, Ambassador Michael McCarthy delivered the keynote address at the Liberia Medical Students’ Association (LMSA) 48th Inauguration Ceremony. The event took place at the A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine (AMDCM). He was joined by University of Liberia President Dr. Julius Nelson, Vice President for Health Sciences Dr. Bernice Dahn, AMCDCM Dean Dr. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 April, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
In Memoriam On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the U.S. Embassy hosted a virtual memorial ceremony to honor former Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency Director General Marcus Soko. Invited guests tuned in from Liberia, the United States, and Guinea to honor the memory and achievements of Soko, who died of COVID-19 one year ago, on April ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 April, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News
Liberia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime. Read the
Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the
Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 April, 2021 | Categories: Alert
On Wednesday, April 21, Ambassador Michael McCarthy met with University of Liberia (UL) President Dr. Julius Sarwolo Nelson, Jr. on the Capitol Hill campus. They discussed the long-standing relationship UL has with the U.S. Embassy as well as UL partnerships with a number of U.S. universities and colleges. The U.S. Embassy Monrovia regularly facilitates opportunities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 April, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The Ministry of Health reports COVID-19 vaccines are available at the following locations: SOS Medical Clinic, St. Joseph Catholic Hospital, ELWA Hospital, JFK Hospital, Redemption Hospital, JDJ Hospital, 14 Military Hospital, and a mobile unit. Monitor local news and the
Ministry of Health website for updates and information on the mobile unit location, or contact ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 April, 2021 | Categories: Alert
On April 8, 2021, Ambassador Michael McCarthy participated in a dedication ceremony for the new Liberia Electric Corporation (LEC) Customer Service Center in Waterside, Monrovia. When the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Compact with the Government of Liberia was launched in 2016, a major goal was to ensure that Compact investments would benefit women economically. Female ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 April, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On April 2, 2021, Ambassador Michael McCarthy joined Minister of State Nathaniel McGill, National Security Agency Director James Pearson II, and other dignitaries to cut the ribbon on the brand-new headquarters of the Liberian National Security Agency. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Ambassador McCarthy remarked, “One of the lessons that has repeatedly been underscored is the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 April, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News
U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy, EU Ambassador Laurent Delahousse, and French Ambassador Michaël Roux toured ArcelorMittal mining and port facilities on March 24, 2021. Welcomed by ArcelorMittal Liberia Chief Executive Officer Scott Lowe, the three ambassadors had the opportunity to visit the mine operations near Yekepa and view the ArcelorMittal-renovated rail and port facilities from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 31 March, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News
Monrovia, Liberia – On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, the 2020 edition of the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices was released by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. The report is available at
https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/ . For decades, the State Department has worked with countries around the world to strengthen respect ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 March, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Monrovia is looking for female entrepreneurs to join our first Academy for Women Entrepreneurs! The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (
https://eca.state.gov/awe ) is a U.S. Department of State initiative to provide women entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to start and scale successful businesses. The first Liberia cohort of AWE will meet ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 March, 2021 | Categories: News
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Ambassador Michael McCarthy handed over COVID-19 laboratory testing supplies to the Minister of Health, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, on behalf of United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance project, through funding from USAID, is supporting the Government of Liberia to accelerate COVID-19 detection efforts by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 March, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Michael McCarthy joined President Weah, Government of Liberia ministers, and other members of the international community at the National Observance of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021. He spoke about the importance of gender equality and access to education for girls as well as the need to put an end to sexual- and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 March, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Speeches
We are celebrating International Women’s Day with a video highlighting smart, strong, passionate, and determined Liberian women who protect Liberia’s forests and wildlife. These women choose to challenge gender norms everyday and are defining the future of forest conservation in Liberia. U.S. Embassy Monrovia, USAID Liberia, and the U.S. Forest Service are proud to support ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 March, 2021 | Categories: Environment, News, Video
On Friday, March 5, 2021, the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, donated through COVAX, arrived in Liberia. Ambassador Michael A. McCarthy joined dignitaries from the Missions of the European Union, Germany, Ireland, Great Britain, and France, and the United Nations Resident Coordinator at Roberts International Airport to welcome the shipment. Ambassador McCarthy gave remarks along ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 March, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On March 3, 2021, World Wildlife Day, Ambassador Michael McCarthy signed the Greening Diplomacy Initiative pledge to commit to sustainability, energy efficiency, and conservation. Members of the Embassy’s Green Team joined to show their support. By signing the Greening Diplomacy Initiative pledge, Ambassador McCarthy promises to enhance the energy security and environmental performance of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 March, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy and EU Ambassador Laurent Delahousse met at the Freeport of Monrovia today to visit APM Terminals Liberia, a subsidiary of the Danish shipping giant Maersk A/S. Welcomed by APM Terminals Liberia Managing Director George Adjei, the two Ambassadors had the opportunity to view the state-of-the-art port infrastructure that APM Terminals has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 February, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Pledging U.S. support, Ambassador Michael McCarthy said he is convinced that Liberians “can build an agriculture sector that provides the basis for Liberia’s success on its journey to self-reliance.” Ambassador McCarthy spoke at the opening of the National Agriculture Fair in Suakoko, Bong County last Friday, February 12. He noted that support for the agriculture ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 February, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On February 8, 2021, Ambassador Michael A. McCarthy took part in the Moving Forward Together program on ECOWAS Radio 91.5 FM. Moving Forward Together, hosted by Sayou Tequah, showcases how Americans and Liberians are working together to achieve shared goals. Every week, Sayou discusses a different topic and listeners call in to share their own perspectives and ask questions. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 February, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News
Video Remarks of President Joe Biden Address to the 34th African Union Summit Recorded: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Aired: Friday, February 5, 2021 As delivered Hello everyone— I’m honored to send the best wishes of the people of the United States in advance of the 34th African Union Summit. This past year has also shown us how interconnected our world is – and how ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 February, 2021 | Categories: News
The Embassy of the United States of America respects the robust and open Liberian stakeholder consultations and civil society discussions that informed electoral reform measures submitted to the Liberian legislature. Unfortunately, lawmakers chose to avoid public debate about ways to increase the number of women holding elected office, effectively sidestepping an issue constituents have indicated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 February, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
On Friday, February 5, 2021, Ambassador Michael A. McCarthy handed over 430 new, up-to-date nursing and midwifery textbooks to the Liberia Board of Nursing & Midwifery (LBNM). The Ambassador’s first public event since his arrival in Liberia demonstrates the value the U.S. Government places on healthcare and critical front-line workers such as nurses and midwives. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 February, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
After Doubling Electricity Access and Building a Data-Driven Road Maintenance System in Liberia, Millennium Challenge Compact Ends (Monrovia—January 20, 2021) – The Millennium Challenge Account-Liberia has announced the end, effective January 21, 2021, of the Millennium Challenge Compact between the United States Government and the Government of Liberia. The Compact has improved the amount and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 January, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases
On Friday, January 22, 2021, His Excellency, President George M. Weah, received the credentials of U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia Michael A. McCarthy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador McCarthy thanked President Weah for his gracious letter to U.S. President Joseph R. Biden expressing congratulations on his inauguration, noting it was one ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 January, 2021 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 January, 2021 | Categories: Alert
Embassy Hosts Young Entrepreneurs for Virtual Workshop The U.S. Embassy Monrovia, in conjunction with the Liberian Chamber of Commerce and the Business Startup Center Monrovia, hosted a virtual workshop and Q&A session for young entrepreneurs in Liberia on January 13, 2021. Twelve Liberian entrepreneurs with businesses in different stages of development attended the four-hour long ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 14 January, 2021 | Categories: Economic Affairs, Events, News, Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: Travelers should be aware that it may be difficult to obtain cash from banks in Liberia and should plan accordingly. Liberia’s banking sector has experienced a growing shortage of cash – both U.S. and Liberian dollars – over the last several months. As a consequence, it is difficult to obtain adequate cash ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 December, 2020 | Categories: Alert
December 21, 2020 The United States Agency for International Development, in partnership with King Philanthropies and private donors, has launched a cash-transfer program, which will provide direct cash support to vulnerable Liberians. The newly launched USAID Unconditional Cash Transfer Activity (UCT) will provide 85,000 Liberians the equivalent of US$50 in Liberian currency (approximately 7,750 Liberian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 December, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
December 16, 2020 On December 16 at Edward Binyah Kesselly Barracks, representatives from the U.S. Embassy’s Defense Attaché Office transferred a GeneXpert System machine to the Armed Forces of Liberia. The GeneXpert machine is a molecular diagnostics system used for testing of critical infectious diseases including the Ebola Zaire virus and SARS-CoV-2 – the virus ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 December, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Joint Statement on the December 8 Mid-Term Senatorial Election and Constitutional Referendum in Liberia by the United Nations in Liberia, ECOWAS, Embassies of Member States of the African Union, the Delegation of the European Union and the Embassies of the Member States of the European Union (France, Germany, Ireland, and Sweden), the Embassy of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 December, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
December 9, 2020 On December 8, U.S. Embassy Monrovia staff spread out across Liberia to monitor the peaceful mid-term elections. Here are photos from our election observation teams.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 December, 2020 | Categories: News
On International Anti-Corruption Day, December 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted corrupt actors and their networks across several countries in Africa and Asia. These actions are taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 December, 2020 | Categories: News
Joint Statement on Election Violence in Liberia by the United Nations in Liberia, ECOWAS, the EU Delegation and the Embassies of the EU Member States (France, Germany, Ireland, and Sweden), the Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Embassy of the United States of America The United Nations in Liberia, ECOWAS, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 December, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
December 4, 2020 On December 4, 2020, the Marines of U.S. Embassy Monrovia hosted a traditional cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The United States Marine Corps was established in 1775. Traditionally, every year on November 10 the Marines celebrate their birthday with a formal ball and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 December, 2020 | Categories: News
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: National elections are scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020. During the election season frequent demonstrations and rallies, both planned and spontaneous, are likely, and there is a heightened risk of violence. Rallies are planned for Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6 and may disrupt traffic in the greater Monrovia area. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 December, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. Effective December 1, 2020, all non-exempt incoming and outgoing air travelers at Liberia’s Roberts International Airport will be tested for COVID-19. For complete details of the new guidelines, including the cost of testing, go to the
Ministry of Health (MOH) announcement . The
MOH guidelines are also available on the
Embassy webpage on COVID-19 . Changes to entry ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 December, 2020 | Categories: Alert
December 1, 2020 On December 1, World AIDS Day, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) envisions a future in which HIV is a manageable chronic disease and new infections are rare. Liberia is on its way to realizing such a future. We can accelerate accomplishment of this vision by eliminating stigmatization of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 December, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
November 25, 2020 On November 25, 2020, U.S. Chargée d’affaires, a.i. Alyson Grunder presented eight bedside oxygen concentrators to Minister of Health Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah at Liberia’s Ministry of Health. The bedside oxygen concentrators were purchased through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 November, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
November 4, 2020 Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. COVID-19 tests are no longer administered at SKD Stadium. U.S. citizens may obtain a COVID-19 test through the
National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) at the Union Center facility in Congotown, From downtown Monrovia going toward the airport on Tubman Boulevard, pass Catholic Junction then turn right at Sophie Junction. Call ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 November, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Reconsider travel to Liberia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to upcoming elections and crime. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19. Liberia has resumed airport operations. Business operations have also resumed as have schools for grades six through twelve. Other improved conditions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 October, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has received reports of a protest in the vicinity of the Guinean Embassy in the Sinkor area of Monrovia; gunfire also has been reported. U.S. Embassy personnel have been instructed avoid the area, or to shelter in place if they are in the Sinkor area until ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 October, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on upcoming elections in Africa The United States is committed to supporting free, fair, inclusive elections. The conduct of elections is important not only for Africans, but also for defenders of democracy around the world. We believe all sides should participate peacefully in the democratic process. Repression ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 October, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Facility Management – Expanded Professional Associate Program (EPAP) ; (PDF 165 KB)
(Open to US Citizens EFMs) Monrovia-2020-027 Opening Date: October 2, 2020 Closing Date: October 23, 2020 Series/Grade: FP-6217 (FP-04)
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 October, 2020 | Categories: Job Opportunities
Public Designation of Andrew Wonplo Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption Today, I am announcing the public designation of the former Director of Passport and Visas at the Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrew Wonplo, due to his involvement in significant corruption. In his official capacity at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 September, 2020 | Categories: Press Releases
Reconsider travel to Liberia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19. Liberia has resumed airport operations and re-opened its borders. Business operations have also resumed as have schools for grades six through twelve. Other improved conditions have been reported ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 September, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Embassy of the United States of America, Monrovia 502 Benson Street, Monrovia Phone: 077-677-405 For Immediate Release August 31, 2020 U.S. Embassy Stands with Liberia in the Fight Against SGBV Last week, concerned Liberian citizens peacefully and passionately called attention to sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV), protesting the high incidence of rape cases in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 31 August, 2020 | Categories: Press Releases
July 10, 2020 This July 4th our Embassy celebrated U.S. Independence day unlike ever before: we joined with Liberian partners for a wide-ranging face mask distribution project to help prevent the spread of COVID-19! Enjoy this short video dedicated to our Liberian partners, with sincere thanks for their collaboration! We’ve been here. We’re still here. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 August, 2020 | Categories: Events, News
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has received reports of multiple demonstrations and/or political gatherings expected from August 24 – 27 in various points across greater Monrovia, including West Point north of the embassy, the Vamoma House in Sinkor, and the Foreign Ministry on Capitol Hill; the routes could expand to include ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia continues to support Liberia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a part of our continued partnership with Liberia’s justice and law enforcement institutions, the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), in close coordination with Liberian government and civil society representatives, developed a COVID-19 awareness ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 August, 2020 | Categories: Press Releases
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 09/26/2022 The Liberian Ministry of Health updated its
Traveler’s Protocol dated 20 July 2022. Effective immediately, no COVID test is required to enter Liberia and all COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers is suspended. However, all travelers aged 18 and over must show proof of vaccination upon arrival. Those without proof of vaccination will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has received reports of a possible political parade this afternoon in greater Monrovia and at/around the headquarters of the National Elections Commission on 9th Street in Monrovia. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas surrounding the parade locations. Even peaceful gatherings may turn violent. Avoid large crowds. Be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 14 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. On August 8, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) published a COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers departing Liberia but the information was removed on August 10. Travelers should monitor
NPHIL and the
Ministry of Health on-line sites for changes to the departure policy. Exiting Liberia: In addition to monitoring
NPHIL and the
Ministry of Health ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Liberia – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to Liberia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19. Liberia’s State of Emergency has expired. Some transportation options and business operations have resumed; land borders remain closed except to limited commercial traffic. Visit ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. On August 8, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) published a
COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers departing Liberia . Exiting Liberia: Individuals departing Liberia by land, sea, or air must follow
NPHIL procedures for COVID-19 testing at least 72 hours before the date of travel. In addition, travelers departing Liberia from Roberts International Airport should follow procedures below, as published June 27 by the
Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism : All ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert, News
Joint Statement of the UN Resident Coordinator A.I., ECOWAS Ambassador, and the Charges D’Affaires A.I. of the European Union and United States of America Monrovia, 4 August 2020 The U.N. Resident Coordinator a.i., ECOWAS Ambassador, and the Charges D’Affaires a.i. of the European Union and United States of America fully support the concern expressed by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 August, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens and reminds travelers that the Department of State’s Global Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”) Health Advisory for COVID-19 remains in effect. Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. The
Ministry of Health announced a “
Revised COVID-19 Declaration of National Health Emergency ” on July 22 that promulgates public ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 August, 2020 | Categories: Alert
On December 18th, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 30th as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. People and communities all over the world, including in Liberia, observe this day each year. U.S. President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 July, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. The President of Liberia
ended the State of Emergency on July 21, 2020. The
Ministry of Health announced a “
Revised COVID-19 Declaration of National Health Emergency ” on July 22 that promulgates public health laws and protocols to curtail the spread of COVID-19, such as the wearing of face masks in public and at government institutions, practicing social distancing, and washing ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 July, 2020 | Categories: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is proud to support Liberia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a part of our continued assistance to Liberia’s justice and law enforcement institutions, the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), in close coordination with Liberian government and civil society representatives, developed a COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 July, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Monrovia, Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has received reports of possible demonstrations today around the Capitol Building, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the U.S. Embassy regarding certain local environmental challenges. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas surrounding the demonstration locations. Even peaceful demonstrations may turn violent. Avoid large crowds. Be aware ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 July, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! The
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) encourages the use of the
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to start the absentee voting process as it is standardized for use across all states and will extend your eligibility to receive a ballot for all federal elections for at least ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 July, 2020 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
June 30, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is proud to support Liberia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a part of our assistance to Liberia’s civilian security agencies and Ministry of Justice, the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) provided personal protective equipment (PPE), including locally-procured N-95 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 June, 2020 | Categories: Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. On June 22, 2020, the President of Liberia announced
a 30-day extension , with some revisions, to the precautionary measures intended to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Details and updates on the restrictions and current closures are available at the
Executive Mansion website . The President’s announcement states Roberts International Airport ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 June, 2020 | Categories: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
On December 7, 1987, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 26th as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to increase awareness about the impact of illicit drugs. This day, also known as World Drug Day, is observed each year by people and communities all over the world, including in Liberia, to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 June, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Liberia (Tier 2) The Government of Liberia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Liberia was upgraded to Tier 2. These efforts included significantly increasing investigations of internal trafficking; ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 June, 2020 | Categories: Official Reports
June 25, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is pleased to release the 2020 Trafficking in Persons Country Report for Liberia and to announce that the Government of Liberia has demonstrated sufficient progress to be elevated to Tier 2 after three years on Tier 2 Watch List, as determined by the U.S. State Department’s Office ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 June, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. On June 22, 2020, the President of Liberia announced
a 30-day extension , with some revisions, to the precautionary measures intended to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Details and updates on the restrictions and current closures are available at the
Executive Mansion website . The President’s announcement states Roberts International ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 June, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. On June 5, 2020, the President of Liberia announced
a two-week extension , with some revisions, to the precautionary measures intended to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Details and updates on the restrictions and current closures are available at the
Executive Mansion website . The President’s announcement states ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 June, 2020 | Categories: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia greatly appreciates and shares the deep concerns and sorrow that Liberians, from the most senior levels of government to ordinary citizens, have expressed to us in recent days regarding the tragic killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. We grieve for his family and community, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 June, 2020 | Categories: Events, News
Location: Liberia Event: Liberia has confirmed COVID-19 within its borders. On May 22, 2020, the President of Liberia announced
a two-week extension of restrictions intended to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The State of Emergency (SOE), initially announced on April 8 and subsequently updated, includes travel restrictions for all Liberian counties. Movement between counties is prohibited ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 May, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens. We have received requests for information regarding repatriation; our team is working to identify transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States. At this time, there is no confirmed flight. If an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 May, 2020 | Categories: Alert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2020 The United States Provides One Million Dollars In Assistance to Liberia to Respond to COVID-19 Monrovia – The United States Government has committed $1,000,000 in health funds to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Liberia. The United States, via the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 May, 2020 | Categories: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases
Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have limited availability on a charter flight for U.S. citizens to travel to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. on Friday, May 8. Unless you receive an email from the U.S. Embassy confirming you have a seat on the flight, please do not come to the Embassy or the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 May, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have limited availability on a charter flight for U.S. citizens to travel to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. on Friday, May 8. Unless you receive an email from the U.S. Embassy confirming you have a seat on the flight, please do not come to the Embassy or ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 May, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have limited availability on a charter flight for U.S. citizens to travel to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. on Sunday, April 26. Unless you receive an email from the U.S. Embassy confirming you have a seat on the flight, please do not come to the Embassy or ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia was collectively sad to say farewell to our Ambassador Christine Elder last month without the traditional leave takings and formalities someone would normally have after serving the United States and advancing the U.S.-Liberia relationship so steadfastly for nearly four years. As Chargé d’affaires during the current COVID-19 pandemic, I am ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 19 April, 2020 | Categories: Events, News
Location: Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens. We have received numerous requests for information regarding repatriation; our team is working to identify transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States. At this time, there is no confirmed flight. If ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert
April 9, 2020 Location: Liberia Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have limited availability on a charter flight for U.S. citizens to travel to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. on Friday, April 10. Unless you receive an email from the U.S. Embassy confirming your flight, please do not come to the Embassy or the airport. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert
April 7, 2020 Location: Liberia Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have limited availability on a charter flight for U.S. citizens to travel to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 8. Unless you receive an email from the U.S. Embassy confirming your flight, please do not come to the Embassy or the airport. Only ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia (April 5, 2020) Location: Liberia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens. We have received numerous requests for repatriation flights to the United States, and our team is working tirelessly to identify transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert
April 1, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is proud to provide approximately $40 million this year for assistance to Liberia’s health sector, part of our nearly $100 million in annual assistance. This funding will also help to support Liberia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working closely with the Liberian Ministry of Health, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 April, 2020 | Categories: News
Location: Liberia Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have limited availability on a charter flight for U.S. citizens to travel to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 1. All passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. Government for the flight at a later date. You must sign a promissory note for approximately $1,300 before ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event:The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens. We have received numerous requests for repatriation flights to the United States, and our team is working tirelessly to identify transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States. At the moment, there are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Liberia Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have very limited availability for U.S. citizens on a charter medical flight which will depart Roberts International Airport at approximately midnight tonight and fly to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. Priority consideration will be given to older adults, people with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, News
Location: Liberia Event: The Department of State and U.S. Embassy Monrovia have very limited availability for U.S. citizens on a charter medical flight which will depart Roberts International Airport at approximately midnight tonight and fly to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. Priority consideration will be given to older adults, people with underlying health conditions (such ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, News
Farewell Message from Ambassador Christine Elder Farewell Message from Ambassador Christine ElderMarch 25, 2020, Washington, D.C.To my many friends in Liberia, I send you greetings from Washington, D.C.On Monday, the U.S. Embassy shared news with you, the Liberian people, that my tour as U.S. Ambassador to Liberia had concluded. As the Embassy statement noted, I have been deeply honored to serve ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 March, 2020 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder departed Liberia on Saturday, March 21, after nearly four years at the helm of the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia. Ambassador Elder worked closely with both Presidents Sirleaf and Weah and their respective administrations, overseeing U.S. diplomatic engagement with Liberia and U.S. foreign assistance here. Ambassador Elder is one of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 March, 2020 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News | Tags: Former Ambassador
(March 22, 2020) Location: Liberia Event: The Liberian government has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 in the country. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure of U.S. personnel and family members from any diplomatic or consular post in the world who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, News
Location: Liberia Event: On March 17, the Liberian government announced two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. The government of Liberia has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Persons entering ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Political events are planned in Congo Town on March 6 and at Tubman Stadium on March 7. Event: Political events will take place on March 6 and 7. A police presence, heavy traffic, and/or road closures are possible. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid the areas of the gatherings; even events intended to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert
In celebration of African American History, and underscoring the shared American and Liberian appreciation of gospel music, the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia was pleased to host gospel sensations Oscar Williams & The Band of Life for their first visit to Africa. The highlight of their visit, on Sunday, March 1st was a concert at Centennial Pavilion ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 March, 2020 | Categories: Events, News
Location: Decreased availability of gasoline across Liberia Event: Queues are forming at gasoline stations in and around Monrovia due to a shortage of gasoline. There appears to be very little commercially-available gasoline available outside the capital region. U.S. citizens traveling to Liberia may encounter delays, congestion, and heightened tensions at gasoline stations; delays could affect ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 13 February, 2020 | Categories: Alert
The United States has confirmed cases of individuals who have a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (“2019-nCoV”) (“the virus”) first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China (“China”). The virus was discovered in China in December 2019. As of January 31, 2020, Chinese health officials have reported approximately ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 February, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Are you an American Citizen thinking about becoming a U.S. Foreign Service Officer? The first step is to take the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). Eligibility Requirements To be eligible, the U.S. Department of State requires that each candidate meet the following requirements. A U.S. citizen on the date the candidate submits the registration package. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 January, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Liberia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to maintain a heightened level of awareness. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Central Monrovia and Mamba Point areas. Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of civil disturbance in central Monrovia and in the vicinity of Mamba Point. There is a heavy police presence moving in the direction of Mamba Point, and there have been teargas and a water cannon fired at demonstrators. Embassy personnel are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: Demonstrations are possible in the greater Monrovia area. Event: Demonstrations could take place January 6 on different issues facing Liberians. A heavy police presence and/or road closures are possible. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid the areas of the demonstration; even events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE AMBASSADORS OF THE UNITED STATES, THE EUROPEAN UNION, ECOWAS, AND THE UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR IN LIBERIA WITH REGARD TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE PLANNED DEMONSTRATION IN MONROVIA ON 30TH DECEMBER 2019. After examining the various recent statements issued by the Government of Liberia and the Council of Patriots on the planned ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 31 December, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: Former Ambassador
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE AMBASSADORS OF THE UNITED STATES, THE EUROPEAN UNION, ECOWAS, AND THE UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR IN LIBERIA WITH REGARD TO PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS IN MONROVIA ON 30 DECEMBER As representatives of the United Nations, ECOWAS, the European Union, and the United States, we are among the many international partners who have invested heavily ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 December, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: Former Ambassador
Joint Statement of the Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires a.i. of the United States, the European Union, France, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom in relation to the Council of Patriots’ (COP) planned demonstration in Monrovia on 30 December In a 24 December broadcast on Facebook Live, Mr. Henry Costa, Chairman of the COP, used inflammatory ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 December, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
Location: Demonstrations are planned in the greater Monrovia area. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on December 30. Multiple groups are expected to demonstrate on different issues facing Liberians in various areas of Monrovia. A heavy police presence and/or road closures are possible. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstration; even events intended ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 December, 2019 | Categories: Alert
Monrovia, December 26, 2019 The Embassy of the United States of America, in coordination with the Government of Liberia and international partners, announces a technical assistance program to be provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The aim of the technical assistance program is to assist ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 December, 2019 | Categories: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Liberia regularly holds online auctions for items no longer in use. Availability varies, but auctions typically include appliances, mattresses, tools and parts, kitchen items, computers, printers, and vehicles. To view and bid on items you must first register at:
https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Click or tap REGISTER at the top of the page, then check your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 November, 2019 | Categories: Events
A Congressional delegation from the United States visited Liberia from October 8 and 9, 2019. The U.S. legislators, traveling with the
House Democracy Partnership (“HDP”), were led by the HDP Chairman,
Representative David Price of North Carolina . The delegation also included
Representative Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma ,
Representative Barbara Lee of California ,
Representative Diana DeGette of Colorado , and
Representative Alma Adams of North Carolina . The mission of the U.S. House Democracy Partnership is to promote responsive, effective government and to strengthen democratic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 October, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Congo Town, Monrovia Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of reports that Tubman Blvd is blocked in both directions in Congo Town, Monrovia due to a civil disturbance. There is traffic congestion and a heavy police presence in the area. All U.S. citizens are advised to avoid civil disturbances and to monitor local media ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 October, 2019 | Categories: Alert
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson September 17, 2019 On September 16, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy hosted the Government of Liberia for the Fourth U.S.-Liberia Partnership Dialogue. The State Department and USAID welcomed the Liberian delegation led by Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar M. Findley to address key priorities in our bilateral relationship. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 September, 2019 | Categories: Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking-in-Persons (TIP) John Cotton Richmond visited Liberia from September 9-10 to meet with diverse stakeholders in the country’s fight against human trafficking and discuss the country’s efforts to address this universal human rights violation, also known as modern day slavery, in Liberia. Ambassador Richmond met on September 9 with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 September, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases, Video
Joint Statement of the European Union (EU) Delegation and the Embassies of the United States of America and the EU Member States (France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom) on recent electoral violence in Montserrado County Monrovia, 20 August, 2019 The EU Delegation and the Embassies of the United States of America and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 August, 2019 | Categories: News, Public Affairs
The U.S. State Department released the
2019 Fiscal Transparency Report on August 15, 2019. Fiscal transparency informs citizens how government revenues and tax revenues are spent and is a critical element of effective public financial management. Transparency provides citizens a window into government budgets and helps hold governments accountable. It helps build market confidence and sustainability. The Congressionally mandated Fiscal Transparency Report ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 August, 2019 | Categories: Economic Affairs, News
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia (31 July, 2019) Location: Sinkor/Congo Town Monrovia, Liberia Event: There are reports of civil disturbance in the area of Sinkor/ Congo Town in Monrovia on Tubman Blvd near the Coalition for Democratic Change and Liberty Party Headquarters. All U.S. citizens are advised to avoid civil disturbances and to monitor local media to remain informed of developments as they occur. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 31 July, 2019 | Categories: Alert
U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder issued
the below statement (PDF 270 KB) July 18 “The U.S. Embassy read with interest the statement of the Council of Patriots (COP) issued July 12 announcing their intent to stage a nationwide protest beginning July 24. While the U.S. Embassy supports the rights of citizens to lawfully apply to assemble or ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 July, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
Dear President Isaac, Dean Konneh, honored professors, faculty and staff, AMEU Graduate School students, friends and colleagues — thank you for inviting me here today as part of the graduate school lecture series. I spend so much time in meetings — with the government, international partners, political actors, or civil society — that I welcome ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 July, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
Liberian Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism Eugene Lenn Nagbe welcomed U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce at the National Museum of Liberia on June 28 for an event commemorating the historic ties between Liberia and the United States. Before an invited audience of representatives of the Liberian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 July, 2019 | Categories: Events, News, Press Releases
During her June 26-29 visit to Liberia, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce met some dynamic Liberians – including U.S. exchange alumni – who have started a range of exciting new businesses, and you can learn about them in the video linked above. She loved visiting Bosh Bosh, One ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 July, 2019 | Categories: Events, Video
Location: Monrovia-Kakata highway, Liberia Event: A demonstration is taking place today, Monday, June 24, 2019, near the Fifteen Gate community on the Monrovia-Kakata highway. Protesters are calling for justice in the alleged murder of two children some weeks ago. The protesters have reportedly blocked the Monrovia-Ganta Highway at Kingsville #7, which is one mile from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 June, 2019 | Categories: Alert
Dr. Wayne Sanderson and Dr. Tim Barnes from the University of Kentucky (UK) visited Liberia from June 16-21 under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy, to meet with Liberian higher education administrators and to explore a partnership with the University of Liberia in public health and other areas. Dr. Sanderson and Dr. Barnes conducted two ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 June, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Location: Capitol Hill Area, Monrovia, Liberia Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, June 7, 2019, beginning in the morning and possibly continuing the next day. A group known as The Council of Patriots is organizing the demonstration. U.S. government personnel have been advised to avoid the area, including rescheduling flights in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 June, 2019 | Categories: Alert
It is my great privilege to welcome His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. George Manneh Weah and Madam First Lady Clar Weah; as well as the Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives Bhofal Chambers, president pro tempore of the Senate Albert Chie, and members of the Legislature; his Honor, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 May, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Statement The Embassy of the United States is concerned by recent comments made in various fora which could impede Liberia’s progress. Those who promote through their words or deeds a Congo-Country divide do not have Liberia’s best interests or that of their constituents at heart, but rather appear motivated by personal ambitions or ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 May, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Today marks the anniversary of the 1991 “Declaration of Windhoek on Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press,” a day that was subsequently proclaimed by the UN General Assembly as “World Press Freedom Day.” The Windhoek Declaration recognized that “Consistent with article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the establishment, maintenance, and fostering ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 May, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Monrovia, March 7, 2019 – A five-year study of Ebola survivors in Liberia (funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, or NIH) has found that although certain health problems remain more common among survivors than among their household and sexual contacts who never had the virus, overall, the health of survivors improved during their first ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 March, 2019 | Categories: Ebola, News, Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is pleased to release an
Independent Review Report (PDF 1.4 MB) prepared by Kroll Associates Inc. regarding allegations of the disappearance of new Liberian Dollar banknotes. The U.S. Embassy sponsored this Report on the condition that we, as the client of Kroll, release the Report publicly. In October 2018 the U.S. Embassy, in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 February, 2019 | Categories: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, in observance of the passing of President George H.W. Bush. Members of the public are invited Thursday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sign the Book of Condolence at a specially installed tent at the U.S. Embassy main entrance on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 December, 2018 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases
(Monrovia, Nov 21, 2018) – Earlier today, U.S. Ambassador Christine Elder unveiled an e-learning Laboratory at the Liberia National Police (LNP) Headquarters. This donation included desktop computers, printers, projectors, desks and chairs, and other items. The e-learning lab will expand the LNP’s training capabilities and will also allow the LNP to conduct training at headquarters ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 November, 2018 | Categories: News, Press Releases
(Monrovia, Nov 16, 2018) – The African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) is an initiative of senior African medical leaders to collectively prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. Liberia hosted the sixth APORA key leader meeting from November 12-15, 2018. The meeting was held in partnership with the Liberian Ministry of Defense and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 November, 2018 | Categories: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia, through USAID, has reached out to independent, internationally recognized firms with specialization in forensic investigations to conduct a scoping mission that could ascertain the basic facts of the alleged missing currency matter and determine to what extent a broader mission would be needed. It is the assessment of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 October, 2018 | Categories: Economic Affairs, News, Public Affairs
Location: Starting outside the U.S. Embassy on Benson Street, proceeding through downtown Monrovia. Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on the morning of Monday, September 24, 2018, time TBD, starting outside the U.S. Embassy on Benson Street and proceeding through downtown Monrovia. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid those areas. Actions to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 September, 2018 | Categories: Alert
Remarks by Ambassador Christine Elder July 4, 2018 Welcome and Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the vote in 1776 by the Continental Congress to declare our independence from Great Britain. It is my pleasure to extend greetings from President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and the people ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 July, 2018 | Categories: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
Chief Operating Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Jonathan Nash paid a visit to Monrovia on June 18-19 to review progress on project implementation under an agreement signed October 2015 between the Governments of Liberia and the United States of America. During the visit, President George Weah met with COO Nash to receive a progress ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 June, 2018 | Categories: News
CORRECTED COPY – The press release below has been updated with corrected titles for Dr. Dahn and Dr. Adams. The U.S. Embassy apologizes for the error. (Monrovia, May 22, 2018) — U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder visited the A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine (AMD) today as part of a high-level visit to observe ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 May, 2018 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
(Monrovia) — On May 17, 2018, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder visited government hospital projects in Robertsport and Tubmanburg. The projects, with support from the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include significant water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure (WASH) improvements at St. Timothy and Liberia Government Hospitals in Grand Cape Mount and Bomi ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 May, 2018 | Categories: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: Former Ambassador
(Monrovia, May 21, 2018) — The United States Department of Energy and Liberia’s Ministry of Lands, Mines & Energy are co-hosting a four-day workshop on international nuclear safeguards in Monrovia from May 21-24. Liberia took the historic step of signing a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 May, 2018 | Categories: Events, News, Press Releases
Due to the concern for possible violence in the vicinity of the West African Football Union youth football tournament at Samuel K. Doe (SKD) Stadium today, we advise that U.S. citizens avoid the area for their own safety. The event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. local time. Even events intended to be peaceful can turn ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 May, 2018 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 April, 2018 | Categories: Education, News, Public Affairs
Media Note (Monrovia, March 22, 2018) — A U.S. navy helicopter participating in Exercise Obangame Express 2018 will be landing at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia on March 24. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime security, and information-sharing practices to enhance the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 March, 2018 | Categories: News, Press Releases
On February 28, Charge d’Affaires a.i. Sam Watson was in Salala, Bong County, to speak at the “Future Leaders Conference” organized by the National Service Learning Institute. In addition to his stop at the conference, the Charge also paid a visit to a Salala health facility funded by the U.S. government through the USAID “Fixed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 March, 2018 | Categories: News
U.S. Embassy Monrovia informs U.S. citizens that a student protest is currently taking place near the University of Liberia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are reports of tires being burned on the road across from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Heavy congestion and traffic delays are expected until the protesters disperse. U.S. government ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 February, 2018 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On January 23, the Presidential Delegation from the United States attending the inauguration of President George Weah met with the newly inaugurated leader. Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State, led the U.S. delegation. During the bilateral meeting, President Weah and Under Secretary Shannon discussed the United States’ and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 January, 2018 | Categories: News
On January 12, 2018, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf inducted U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder into the Order of the Star of Africa, with the Grade of Grand Band. In accepting the honor on behalf of the United States, Ambassador Elder noted, “I fully recognize that (this honor) is reflective of the broad and deep ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 January, 2018 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Kairat Umarov (Kazakhstan): The members of the Security Council congratulated the Liberian people and Government, as well as political leaders, civil society organizations and the media, for the peaceful conduct of the 26 December 2017 presidential runoff election. They congratulated the two candidates for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 January, 2018 | Categories: Press Releases
Happy 2018, everyone. Great to be back here with you again; looking forward to working with you for another year. The United States – and this is what we’d like to start out with today on – we’d like to congratulate the people of Liberia and the President-elect Weah on the peaceful, well-executed final round ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 January, 2018 | Categories: Press Releases
The United States congratulates the people of Liberia on the successful conclusion of the presidential runoff election, and President-elect George Weah on his victory. This is Liberia’s first peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected head of state to another in decades, and represents a major milestone for Liberia’s democracy. The United States commends ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 December, 2017 | Categories: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Liberia that Liberia’s National Elections Commission has announced that the Presidential run-off election will be held on Tuesday, December 26. Rallies, demonstrations, or protests could occur with little notice. Any large event could provide an opportunity for criminal elements or terrorists to target participants ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 December, 2017 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages
(Monrovia, November 27, 2017) — The U.S. Embassy Monrovia, in partnership with Accountability Lab Liberia, organized a “Road to GES” event today to recognize and support the creative industries in Liberia and highlight the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) which will take place November 28-30 in Hyderabad, India. The theme of the Summit is “Women First, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 November, 2017 | Categories: Events, Press Releases | Tags: Road to GES Liberia Promotes
Security Council Press Statement on Elections in Liberia The members of the Security Council congratulated the Liberian people and Government as well as political leaders, civil society organizations, and the media, for the peaceful conduct of October 10 presidential and House of Representative elections. They commended international partners and UNMIL for their support in elections ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 November, 2017 | Categories: News
(Monrovia, November 15, 2017) — The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia was inspired by 1.5 million Liberians who expressed their commitment to and faith in democracy by voting in the October 10 elections. The U.S. Embassy underscores the importance of a peaceful transfer of power to a new democratically-elected president in January, as reflected in Liberia’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 November, 2017 | Categories: News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Embassy Statement on Liberia’s
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a new grant to the President’s Young Professionals Program (PYPP) to support the recruitment, training, and mentoring of qualified young Liberian professionals to assume key positions in the Liberian Civil Service. The grant also aims at building the capacity of young Liberians to promote good ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 October, 2017 | Categories: Press Releases
The Department of State administers the Congressionally-mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program annually. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2019, 50,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available. Applicants ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 October, 2017 | Categories: News | Tags: 2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Information
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 October, 2017 | Categories: News
U.S. Embassy Monrovia informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is currently gathering near the National Elections Commission headquarters on Tubman Boulevard in Sinkor. Heavy congestion and traffic delays are expected on Tubman Boulevard and the surrounding areas. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas of demonstrations, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 October, 2017 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Message for U.S. Citizens
As a longstanding friend, the United States applauds the people of Liberia for exercising their democratic right to vote in the historic presidential and legislative elections. This is an important step toward achieving Liberia’s first peaceful transfer of power from one democratically-elected head of state to another in decades. We salute Liberia’s success in holding ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 October, 2017 | Categories: News | Tags: Liberia's Presidential
(Monrovia, October 6, 2017) — On October 10, Liberians will vote for a new President and for Members of the House of Representatives. The ballot begins a historic process toward the first peaceful transfer of power in Liberia from one democratically elected head of state to another since 1944. The United States applauds Liberia’s successes ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 October, 2017 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Embassy’s Statement
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Liberia that Liberia’s National Elections Commission has announced that the first round of Presidential and legislative elections will be held on Tuesday, October 10 with a second round in early November if a presidential run-off is needed. Rallies, demonstrations, or protests could occur with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 October, 2017 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: elections, Security
(Monrovia, October 5, 2017) – Today in Congo Town, Liberia, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and U.S. Department of Defense Biosafety and Biosecurity Program marked the beginning of construction of a new facility which will serve as the headquarters of two new public health facilities that will enhance Liberia’s ability to diagnose ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 October, 2017 | Categories: Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Monrovia informs U.S. citizens that political rallies are expected to take place in Monrovia on Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7. The Congress for Democratic Change, Alternative National Congress, and Unity Party will be demonstrating in support of their candidates for President and Vice President of Liberia. Heavy congestion and traffic delays ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 October, 2017 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
(Monrovia, September 25, 2017) – Today, the U.S. Embassy, on behalf of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education to implement the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program in Liberia. The program will be piloted this year by Peace Corps Volunteers in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 September, 2017 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: United States and Liberia Sign Agreement
(Monrovia, August 29) – The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) on Monday, August 28 launched the Accelerated Quality Education for Liberian Children (AQE) project. The project will provide quality basic education to out- of- school children in Liberia between ages 8-15. The new ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 September, 2017 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Government and Ministry of Education
(Monrovia, August 18, 2017) – Today, Peace Corps is swearing in 54 new Peace Corps Volunteers who will serve two-year tours. These Volunteers will be placed at public junior high and high schools in 13 counties. On August 22, another group of 19 Volunteers will arrive. The group will be comprised of 13 educators who ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 September, 2017 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: 54 Two-Year Peace Corps Volunteers
On Monday, July 31st,NAYMOTE launched the fourth semester of its Young Political Leaders School. U.S. Ambassador Christine Elder was proud to serve as a keynote speaker, along with SRSG Farid Zarif of UNMIL. In her remarks, she urged, “As the week goes on, don’t forget to seek to understand what you have in common, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 August, 2017 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: Ambassador Elder Promotes Peaceful Elections
For Immediate Release Remarks by Dr. Thomas E. Price, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, at Joint Press Conference with Liberia’s Minister of Health Dr. Bernice Dahn VIP Lounge, Roberts International Airport; May 17, 2017 (As prepared, not as delivered) Hello, I’m Dr. Tom Price, and I have the honor of serving as the Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 May, 2017 | Categories: Events, Press Releases
(Monrovia, May 5, 2017) — We congratulate the Government and people of Liberia for their vibrant democracy and their successful voter registration process. We are initiating a series of private discussions with presidential aspirants of political parties who wish to engage with the U.S. Embassy. The first dialogue took place today with Cllr. Dr. Jallah ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 May, 2017 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Embassy Officials
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that health authorities in Liberia have ruled out the possibility of Ebola relating to an illness that has killed ten people in Greenville/Sinoe County and one person in Montserrado County. Eight individuals are currently undergoing medical treatment. Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer confirmed that while laboratory tests of the specimens ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 April, 2017 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages
Partnership for Research on Ebola Virus in Liberia (PREVAIL) Liberia – U.S. Joint Clinical Research Partnership PREVAIL V/PREVAC Vaccine Study PRESS RELEASE Liberia Expands Large-Scale Ebola Vaccine Study For Immediate Release Monrovia: Monday, April 3, 2017– The Partnership for Research on Ebola Virus in Liberia, PREVAIL, announced today the expansion of the Ebola vaccine study ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 April, 2017 | Categories: Ebola, Press Releases
(Monrovia, March 27, 2017) — The Joint West Africa Research Group (JWARG) today begins a week-long clinical course in tropical and emerging infectious diseases for clinicians and lab professionals in Monrovia, Liberia. This training will help strengthen clinical skills needed to enhance research capability in West Africa. The 2014 Ebola epidemic highlighted gaps in local ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 March, 2017 | Categories: Press Releases
For Immediate Release Monrovia, March 22, 2017 Monrovia, Liberia – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Government of Liberia (GoL), today launched the USAID Digital Liberia and e-Government Project in Monrovia. In support of the GoL’s e-Government Strategy, the Digital Liberia and e-Government Project will improve the GoL’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 March, 2017 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: Former Ambassador
For Immediate Release Monrovia, March 7, 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces the award of a $33.9M contract to Education for Development Center for the implementation of USAID’s new Accelerated Quality Education for Liberia (AQE) activity, which focuses on over-age and out-of-school learners whose education was disrupted by the prolonged civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 March, 2017 | Categories: Education, Press Releases
Media Note Monrovia, Liberia February 27, 2017 U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder traveled to Lofa County on February 24. During the visit, Ambassador Elder had meetings with County Superintendent George Dunor together with members of the community, as well as regional field office representatives of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). The Ambassador also ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 February, 2017 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: Former Ambassador
Five outstanding Liberian civil society leaders were recognized last week during the first ever Liberia Development Awards gala. Held on January 31, 2017, the ceremony presented awards for outstanding achievements in in health, education, agricultural, business and civil society. Award winners included:
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 February, 2017 | Categories: Agriculture, Business, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, News, Press Releases
January 10, 2017 The U.S.-Liberia Partnership Dialogue took place on January 10, 2017 in Washington, DC to build on the special historical and bilateral ties between the two countries and to convene four working groups focused on: Overcoming Challenges to Liberia’s Economy, Expanding Agriculture Production and Trade; Enhancing Liberia’s Investment and Infrastructure Climate; and Supporting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 12 January, 2017 | Categories: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: Former Ambassador
U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield and MCC Deputy CEO Nancy Lee Attend Mt. Coffee Commissioning Ceremony MONROVIA (December 15, 2016) — Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nancy Lee joined Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and international partners ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 December, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia (November 28, 2016): The U.S. Embassy Monrovia and the Monrovia Football Academy are holding a four-day sports diplomacy program with Jill Ellis, the U.S. Women’s National Team Coach and 2015 FIFA Coach of the Year, from November 29-December 2. Ellis will be accompanied by Ashlyn Harris, champion goalkeeper for the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 December, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases
Dear Young Leaders, We hope this message finds you well. President Obama’s Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), the Accra Regional Leadership Centre (RLC), is now accepting applications from young leaders between the ages of 18 to 35 years old in Business and Entrepreneurship, Civil Society Leadership and Public Sector Management. To apply/register online and to find out if you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 November, 2016 | Categories: Events
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 22, 2016 – The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) recently released its fiscal year
2017 scorecards – a key component in the agency’s annual competitive selection process that determines which countries will receive MCC development funds – and Liberia once again passed the scorecard. Liberia passed 10 of the 20 indicators on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 November, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases
International student enrollment in the U.S. tops one million for the first time Students from Liberia increased by 22% to 205 total number in the 2015-16 school year November 18, 2016 – An increasing number of students are crossing the globe to gain practical, international experience that they can apply in their careers and life in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 November, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: International student enrollment in the U.S.
October 25, 2016 PRESS RELEASE Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Visits Monrovia, MCC’s Investment in Mount Coffee Rehabilitation MONROVIA— Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation, Dana J. Hyde, visited Liberia over the last two days, as part of the MCC Powering Africa trip. CEO Hyde is visiting partner countries where MCC is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 October, 2016 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Monrovia, October 13, 2016 – Results from the PREVAIL II clinical trial of ZMapp, an experimental treatment for Ebola virus disease (EVD), have been published by an international research team in the October 13th issue of the The New England Journal of Medicine. Overall, ZMapp was safe and well-tolerated, and when delivered along with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 October, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases
(Monrovia, October 7, 2016) Today, as part of the Let Girls Learn initiative, 22 Liberian girls will travel to the United States to celebrate the International Day of the Girl with U.S. First Lady, Michelle Obama. The 22 girls were selected due to their participation in educational programs supported by the Peace Corps, U.S. Agency ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 October, 2016 | Categories: Education, News, Press Releases
By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 September, 2016 | Categories: Commercial Opportunities
(Monrovia, August 15, 2016) – United States Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts has reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to helping Liberia consolidate its democratic gains and rebuild its infrastructure and health care system. Senator Markey spoke in Monrovia last Friday at the end of a three-day visit to Liberia by a United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 August, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: The United States Remains Committed
(Monrovia, August 10, 2016) – A United States Congressional Delegation arrives in Liberia today on a three-day visit that is expected to include talks with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and senior Liberian government officials. The delegation includes Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts, as well as Representatives Karen Bass of California, and Carolyn Maloney of New ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 August, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: United States Congressional Delegation
(Monrovia, August 11, 2016) – Operation Onward Liberty (OOL) today concluded its six-year mentoring and advising mission to assist the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in building a professional military that is responsible for the country’s security, that is respectful of rule of law, and that is answerable to civilian authority. The AFL has made ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 August, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: Operation Onward Liberty (OOL)
Monrovia, Liberia (July 25, 2016) – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today signed a commitment letter for a $20 million direct loan to International Bank Liberia Limited (IBLL) to support lending in sectors such as construction, services, manufacturing, agribusiness, hospitality, and transportation. The project seeks to foster jobs and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 July, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: IBLL, OPIC, Pan African Capital Group
By Elizabeth Littlefield The author is President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the development finance institution of the United States government. As you gather to celebrate Liberia’s Independence Day, you have much to be proud of. Your country, battered by the Ebola epidemic during the past two years, has achieved zero ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 July, 2016 | Categories: News
U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder attended a ceremony at Monrovia City Hall on July 1 to mark the formal turnover of responsibilities for public safety by the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to the Liberian security forces. Over the past few years as UNMIL has drawn down, the Government of Liberia has increasingly taken over responsibility ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 July, 2016 | Categories: News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Attends Liberian Security Transition
Monrovia-July 4, 2016: The Liberia-U.S. Clinical Research Partnership known as PREVAIL today announced the start of a new study in male survivors of Ebola at the JFK Medical Center in Sinkor. The study–called PREVAIL IV, or the Persistent Ebola Virus Study—is designed to find out if an investigational drug called GS-5734 can safely get rid ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 July, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: PREVAIL Launches Study
(Monrovia, June 27, 2016) –First Lady Michelle Obama visited Liberia today to highlight the importance of girls’ education and make new commitments on behalf of the U.S. Government to the Let Girls Learn initiative. While in Liberia, the First Lady met with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who has made the education of girls a cornerstone of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 June, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: Michelle Obama
On June 23 the newly arrived U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, the Honorable Christine Elder presented her Letter of Credence to Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. President Sirleaf accepted her credentials and warmly welcomed Ambassador Elder to Liberia, expressing her appreciation for the excellent, long-term relationship between the United States and Liberia, and especially for the recent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 June, 2016 | Categories: News
Christine Elder is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. She was sworn in June 20, 2016 as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, and arrived in Monrovia June 22 to assume her responsibilities. She previously served as the Director for Southern African Affairs, with responsibility for U.S. relations with ten countries ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 June, 2016 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 June, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the First Lady FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2016 As part of the Let Girls Learn initiative, the First Lady will make stops outside Monrovia and in Marrakech to highlight the US Government’s work to help adolescent girls go to school and stay in school; in Madrid, the First Lady ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 June, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: Michelle Obama
Embassy Monrovia is happy to announce that Charles Cooper of Cookshop.biz, and Naomi Tulay-Solanke of Community Healthcare Initiative, will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. They will be joining more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world along with investors, speakers, and leaders in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 14 June, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases
By Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State To secure a peaceful and prosperous future for its youngest citizens, Liberia must ensure that they will have ample opportunity to succeed as the country enters its second decade of post-conflict stability. Membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) will provide a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 June, 2016 | Categories: News | Tags: Why Liberia Needs to Join the WTO
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 June, 2016 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens
(Monrovia, April 27, 2016) – U.S. Department of State’s Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins is visiting Liberia April 26-29 to participate in a two-day conference celebrating Lab Week. Ambassador Jenkins will speak about Liberia’s participation in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and will lead a workshop on Biosafety and Biosecurity. She ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 April, 2016 | Categories: Exclude, Press Releases | Tags: Senior State Department Official Promotes Global Health
Peace Corps-Liberia recently swore in its third group of Response Volunteers for six months to one year of service in communities throughout Liberia. The swearing-in ceremony brings the total number of Volunteers in Liberia to 23. The next group of Volunteers is expected this summer and will mark a return to full capacity by Peace ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 March, 2016 | Categories: News | Tags: Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn In, US Mission
The U.S. Treasury ’s Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) and the Liberia Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) launched a joint effort on February 23, 2016 to develop Liberia’s ability to combat money laundering and counter the financing of terrorism. The Office of Technical Assistance is comprised of five subject-matter teams focused on technical assistance to governments ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 March, 2016 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Treasury and Financial Intelligence Unit
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) today announced the launch of a joint effort with the Government of Liberia to develop the country’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regime. “The United States Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance has been impressed by the commitment of Liberian counterparts to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 February, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Office of Technical Assistance and Liberia
On February 10, Charge d’Affaires Mark Boulware (center) dedicated a multi-purpose building at Edward Binyah Barracks for the Armed Forces of Liberia, along with Honorable Brownie Samukai, Jr., Liberian Minister of Defense. Two buildings were constructed by the AFL and the Michigan Army National Guard engineer soldiers working shoulder-to-shoulder in four rotations from November 2015 – February ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 February, 2016 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: AFL Recruiting Program
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S Papay Kamara : I want to know from the ambassador what is her expectations of Liberia in those coming years I cannot predict the future, but my fervent hope is that Liberia continues down the road of development, expanding its economy to the benefit of all its citizens; and that the roots of democracy that Liberia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 December, 2015 | Categories: Exclude, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Answers 20 Questions
On November 20, the Liberian Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed that three cases of Ebola Virus Disease were found in Montserrado County. According to the MOH the three confirmed cases are confined to a single family. Representatives from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
World Health Organization ), and experts in viral diseases are assisting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 November, 2015 | Categories: Ebola, Security & Emergency Messages
Four coordinators of American Spaces completed a rigorous three-day training at the Embassy the week of September 21 as part of their annual training. American Spaces, which are small-scale American-style libraries hosted by educational partners, provide publics outside Monrovia with access to information about the United States. Ambassador Deborah Malac, pictured here with the group, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 September, 2015 | Categories: News | Tags: 4 Coordinators of American Spaces
Ambassador Deborah Malac hosted a reception September 17 in honor of Liberia’s 16 2015 #MandelaFellows after their return from the United States. U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac hosted a reception Thursday evening in honor of Liberia’s 16 2015
#MandelaFellows after their return from the United States. The honorees mingled with other program alumni, Liberian government officials, business ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 September, 2015 | Categories: News | Tags: YALI 2015 Fellows
Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Liberia (GoL), has inaugurated a new water pipeline extension system that will provide potable water to 200 households and over 1,000 people in Robertsport City, Grand Cape Mount County. The new pipeline, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 September, 2015 | Categories: News | Tags: U.S. and Liberian Officials Commission
Minister of Health Dr. Bernice Dahn; U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Deborah Malac; and representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Ebola Program participated on August 21 in a dedication ceremony of the Emergency Operations Center in Monrovia. In the summer of 2014 during the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 August, 2015 | Categories: News | Tags: Embassy, MOH Dedicate
CDC Director Tom Frieden fields a question during a press conference on August 5 with Ambassador Deborah Malac. Along with U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac, CDC Director Tom Frieden welcomes participants to the first class in the Field Epidemiology Training Program to be held in Liberia. Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 5 August, 2015 | Categories: News | Tags: Dr. Tom Frieden Makes Third Visit to Liberia, U.S. CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden Makes Third Visit
CDC Director Tom Frieden fields a question during a press conference on August 5 with Ambassador Deborah Malac. Along with U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac, CDC Director Tom Frieden welcomes participants to the first class in the Field Epidemiology Training Program to be held in Liberia. Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 August, 2015 | Categories: News | Tags: U.S. CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden Makes Third Visit to Liberia
A week-long pre-departure orientation kicked off Thursday, July 30, for eight Liberian high school students who will be participating in the 2015-2016 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Study (YES) program at high schools across the United States. Ambassador Deborah Malac stopped by the orientation to wish the students well and exhort them to represent Liberia to their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 July, 2015 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: Youth Exchange Study Students (YES)
Gbarnway, Lofa County –The United States Government has turned over the completed and operational Gbarnway Solar Electricity Pilot Project to the people of Gbarnway in Lofa County. The project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is a 24 kilowatt renewable off-grid electricity system that will provide power to 152 households, 5 ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 July, 2015 | Categories: News | Tags: U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Hands over Solar Energy
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of Liberia as you celebrate 168 years of independence on July 26. The United States and Liberia share a bond that dates to the first days of your republic. Together, we will continue to work toward ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 July, 2015 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry
U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac paid calls on two Muslim communities in Monrovia on July 14 to extend the United States’ greetings marking Ramadan. The Mosques included the New Georgia Estate Junction Mosque in Gardnerville and the 17th Street Mosque in Sinkor. Ambassador Malac met with Liberian Muslim clerics and expressed sentiments on behalf of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 July, 2015 | Categories: News
On June 29, the Liberian Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed that a case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) was found in Lower Margibi County. Representatives from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), USAID Ebola Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), and experts in viral diseases are assisting the MOH with case identification, reporting, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 July, 2015 | Categories: Ebola, Security & Emergency Messages
(Monrovia) – U.S. Embassy Monrovia hosted a colorful ceremony on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in observance of the 239thIndependence Day celebration of the United States of America. The ceremony took place at the Executive Pavilion in Monrovia. In her welcoming remarks to guests, U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac commended the Liberian government, especially health workers and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 July, 2015 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Monrovia Hosts 239th, U.S. Embassy Monrovia Hosts 239th Independence, U.S. Embassy Monrovia Hosts 239th Independence Day
(Monrovia) – U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac has sworn in the first batch of five Peace Corps Response Volunteers who returned to the country after Liberia was declared Ebola free by the World Health Organization on May 9, 2015. More than 100 Peace Corps Volunteers were evacuated from Liberia almost a year ago due to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 June, 2015 | Categories: News
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY June 17, 2015 On Ramadan On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Teresa and I wish all Muslims a happy and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a season for heightened reflection, worship, compassion, and community. For Muslims everywhere, this special month provides spiritual nourishment and reinforces appreciation for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 June, 2015 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry
The U.S. Government has announced it is modifying its enhanced Ebola entry screening and monitoring program for travelers entering the United States from Liberia. As of June 17, 2015, travelers arriving in the United States from Liberia will still have their temperatures taken, be asked about their health and will need to provide local contact ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 June, 2015 | Categories: Ebola, News
Monrovia, Liberia, June 10, 2015 – The 48th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Brigade has cased its colors to signify the end of its participation in Operation United Assistance (OUA)-TAC. OUA was part of the overall ‘whole of U.S. Government’ response to assist Liberia in getting rid of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The brigade ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 June, 2015 | Categories: News
The U.S. Embassy has received reports of possible evictions scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2015. These may take place in Gardnersville Township in the area around the refinery at L.P.R. Compound on Somalia Drive. These events have the potential to lead to protests or possible riots. There could be a strong likelihood of crowds and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 4 June, 2015 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages
Salala, Bong County – U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac met with hundreds of Liberian officials, university administrators, high school faculty, students and beneficiaries of U.S.-funded health, education and small business projects during a week-long road trip through Southeastern and Central Liberia. Ambassador Malac visited Maryland, River Gee, Grand Gedeh, Nimba and Bong Counties from April 13-17. ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 June, 2015 | Categories: News
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Associate Administrator Eric Postel will visit Liberia May 13-16, 2015. His trip, part of a three-country tour that will take him to Guinea and Sierra Leone, will focus on USAID’s development assistance supporting post-Ebola recovery efforts in West Africa. During his visit, Associate Administrator Postel will meet with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 May, 2015 | Categories: News
On May 4, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta downgraded its travel alert from a Level 3 (Avoid Nonessential Travel) to a Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) for Liberia. Currently, there are no known cases of Ebola in Liberia. As of April 18, 2015, contacts of Liberia’s last known Ebola patient have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 April, 2015 | Categories: Ebola, News
The U.S. Embassy has received reports that the rioting which occurred yesterday in the Red Light and ELWA Junction areas is currently under control. The Embassy continues to urge U.S. citizens to remain vigilant – staying aware of their surroundings and avoiding large groups or demonstrations whenever possible. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens enroll ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 April, 2015 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy has received reports of rioting in the Red Light District, in recent hours, which has reportedly spread to the ELWA Junction area of Monrovia. Due to growing security concerns, the Embassy strongly urges all U.S. citizens to avoid those areas until further notice. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens enroll in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 April, 2015 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to welcome Presidents Sirleaf, Koroma and Condé. The United States has a long partnership with Liberia and Sierra Leone and Guinea — partnerships that prove to be critical in the fight against Ebola. We’re here to assess progress today and to look ahead. We begin by noting the incredible losses ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 April, 2015 | Categories: Ebola, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac has applauded the works of alumni of the 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship – Liberia. Ambassador Malac said upon the return of the Fellows from their program, they immediately and actively got involved in the fight against Ebola in Liberia. “They have been working 24/7, raising the public’s awareness about Ebola ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 14 April, 2015 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News | Tags: Former Ambassador
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Sheila Paskman has urged Liberian journalists to practice more responsible journalism, and she underscored the need for them to help build a strong democratic society through the dissemination of accurate and reliable information to the public. “Democracy cannot work if people do not know what is going on,” DCM Paskman ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 March, 2015 | Categories: Deputy Chief of Mission, News
Monrovia, Liberia, March 20, 2015 –The 48th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Brigade has uncased its colors and assumed command of the Operation United Assistance (TAC-OUA) mission from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “Today’s uncasing ceremony is a milestone in the history of the 48thChemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Brigade since its activation at ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 March, 2015 | Categories: News
Monrovia, March 12—U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac was among several speakers who participated in the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program Liberia (AWEP-L’s) commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) in Tappita, Nimba County. March 8 is designated as International Women’s Day, and every year celebrations are held worldwide to highlight women’s social, political, and economic achievements. AWEP-L, an ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 March, 2015 | Categories: News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 20, 2015 On Friday, February 27, President Obama will welcome President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia to the White House. President Sirleaf’s visit comes at a time of critical cooperation between the United States and Liberia. As President Obama announced last week, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 February, 2015 | Categories: Events, News | Tags: Press Release
The U.S.-Liberia relationship dates back nearly 200 years and is stronger than ever as we continue working together to get to zero Ebola cases. Liberia, under the leadership of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has emerged from over a decade of war to be a key champion of democracy, peace, and development. The U.S. is Liberia’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 February, 2015 | Categories: News
The U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary for Health, Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs, Jimmy Kolker, MPA, and Deputy Chief of Staff Dawn O’Connel will visit Liberia and Guinea for three days this week to visit Ebola response sites in the region. In Liberia, they will tour the Monrovia Medical Unit (MMU), ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 February, 2015 | Categories: News
Gbarnga, Bong County –Smallholder farmers have had tremendous results increasing their crop yields in the past year through new planting practices, improved seeds and technical support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Together with the War Affected Women Educational Empowerment Program (WAWEEP), USAID is working to improve food security in Liberia by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 February, 2015 | Categories: News
Monrovia, February 13, 2015 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that medical examinations for all immigrant visa and diversity visa applicants will resume in Liberia on February 16, 2015. A medical examination completed by an approved panel physician is a requirement for all immigrant and diversity visa applications. Visa applicants in Liberia previously ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 13 February, 2015 | Categories: News
Barkedu, Lofa County – U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac has officially handed over the keys to the new Barkedu Health Center, which was funded with U.S. Government support, to Lofa County Health Officer Dr. Joseph Bolongei. During a ceremony, Ambassador Malac complimented county and local officials and members of the community for working to improve health ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 January, 2015 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News | Tags: Former Ambassador
On August 7, 2014 the U.S. Department of State issued a Travel Warning advising against non-essential travel to Liberia. After review of health conditions, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members residing with Embassy staff in Monrovia. The Embassy recommended this action out of an abundance of caution following the determination ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 January, 2015 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Senator from Delaware, Christopher Coons, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, travelled to Monrovia, Liberia to review the international efforts to stop the spread of the Ebola virus and visit U.S. military servicemen and women deployed as part of Operation United Assistance. “Ebola has claimed the lives of almost ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 January, 2015 | Categories: Ebola, News
The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Tom Frieden, traveled to Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea in December 2014 to determine how the West African countries are doing in the fight against Ebola and what further measures need to be taken to eradicate the epidemic. “I am here to try to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 13 January, 2015 | Categories: Ebola, News
The diplomatic community in Liberia and the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) look forward to a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful process for the Special Senatorial Elections scheduled for 20 December 2014. Recognising that this is a sovereign process, we call on all stakeholders to help ensure all eligible Liberians are able to participate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 December, 2014 | Categories: News
Senatorial elections will be held on Saturday December 20, 2014. Election candidates are expected to hold campaign events beginning Monday December 15 through 6:00pm on Friday December 19. Provisional election results are expected to be announced early in the week of December 22. While regulations in place prohibit large gatherings, these restrictions will be largely ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 December, 2014 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages
D’Geedawoi Johnson and Robert Kpoto came to the Monrovia Medical Unit (MMU) after being confirmed with the Ebola virus disease while providing care in Liberia, but today, December 8, 2014, both men walked out under clear skies on a warm day ready to reunite with their families. D’Geedawoi stops just long enough to look back ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 December, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
Due to an outbreak of EVD in the West African nations of Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Mali, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Level 3 Travel Warnings for Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone advising against non-essential travel and a Level 2 Travel Alert for Mali, to practice enhanced precautions for avoidance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 10 December, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Monrovia, December 5 – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield and other members of a high-level U.S. delegation travelled to Monrovia, Liberia December 2-4, 2014 to review the U.S. Government’s Ebola response efforts and to review what steps will need to be taken in a post-Ebola West Africa. The delegation included ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 9 December, 2014 | Categories: News
The U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps has announced that two patients, both Liberian healthcare workers, were released Monday from the Monrovia Medical Unit (MMU). Both patients have recovered from Ebola and are virus-free. Stanley Sayonkon, a 42-year-old nurse, and Mark Tate, a 43-year-old clinic records specialist, were admitted to the MMU, a 25-bed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 November, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
On November 13, Liberia’s state of emergency, initially announced on August 6, was lifted. At that time, border and weekly markets were allowed to re-open (unless they are near an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) hotspot) and authorities are making plans for the eventual opening of schools. However, Liberia’s existing Public Health Law mandates that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 November, 2014 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens
MONROVIA, Liberia – November 7, 2014 – U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Deborah R. Malac and Rear Admiral Scott F. Giberson joined Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 to mark the inauguration of the Monrovia Medical Unit (MMU), a 25-bed field hospital located in Margibi County, Liberia. The facility, expected to be fully ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 November, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
In an effort to enhance global awareness and increase the levels of support from the international community, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power spent Tuesday, October 28th in Liberia as part of a larger tour of Ebola affected countries in the region. “President Obama asked me to come to the region as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 October, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
Two additional mobile testing labs from the U.S. Government, which were flown into Liberia last weekend, have already been installed and are up and running at the Ebola Treatment Units at Island Clinic and in Bong County. The U.S. Navy laboratories, part of the ongoing Joint Forces Command-United Assistance, reduce the time needed to determine ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 October, 2014 | Categories: News
U.S. military C-17s landed at Roberts International Airport over the weekend carrying key pieces of U.S. military equipment to aid in the anti-Ebola fight: two mobile Ebola testing labs and equipment to build the 25-bed field hospital for health care workers. The mobile labs will be placed at the Ebola Treatment Centers (ETUs) at Island ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 September, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
MONROVIA, Liberia—One of the saddest things about the Ebola outbreak in Liberia is the inability for many patients to get treatment. In Dolo Town recently, I watched a father carry his ailing son in a wheelbarrow to the clinic for treatment, but they did not have the capacity to help. He had been calling the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 September, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
A total of three C-17 U.S. military aircrafts have so far flown into Liberia with assorted U.S. military equipment and personnel for the anti-Ebola fight. More than 50 military personnel, including engineers and airfield specialists, have been brought in as part of the advance team. The cargo includes heavy duty engineering equipment, medical supplies, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 22 September, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
A C-17 U.S. military aircraft arrived in Liberia Thursday with the first shipment of increased U.S. military equipment and personnel for the anti-Ebola fight, which was promised by President Barack Obama in a speech September 16 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The cargo included a heavy duty forklift, a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 19 September, 2014 | Categories: Ebola
“Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. I want to thank Dr. Frieden and everybody here at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for welcoming me here today. Tom and his team just gave me an update on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, our efforts to help mobilize the international community to fight it, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 17 September, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac held a media roundtable with 30 Liberian journalists Tuesday to screen the video of President Barack Obama’s message to the people of West Africa about the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and to give them an overview of the $19.6 million the United States has committed to fight the disease. In his ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 2 September, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to screening procedures, travel restrictions, and reduced aviation transportation options in response to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. This Travel Alert will expire on February 27, 2015. Due to an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the West African ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 August, 2014 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens
On August 24, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Ebola Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), airlifted more than 16 tons of medical equipment and emergency supplies to Liberia for the Ebola response. The shipment included 10,000 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), two water treatment units and two ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 August, 2014 | Categories: News
The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Tom Frieden, met with the Ministers of Health and Social Welfare and of Internal Affairs, Dr. Walter Gwenigale and Morris Dukuly, on Tuesday for an overview of the Liberian government’s response to the Ebola outbreak, which has killed more than 700 Liberians. At ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 August, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
CDC Director Dr. Frieden and team meet with Dr. Lyndon G. Mabande, Medical Director at the Firestone Hospital, Dr. Benedict Wolo, a physician at the hospital, and President/General Manager of the Firestone Rubber Plantation, Ed Garcia
Dr. Frieden addresses journalists at a press conference Wednesday at the Ministry of Information. Seated behind him are Information ...
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By U.S. Mission Liberia | 27 August, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
A high-level delegation of U.S. medical experts and emergency responders, led by Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dr. Tom Frieden , is in Liberia to see firsthand the impact of the Ebola outbreak, to assess response activities, and to hear from government officials, international partners, and health care workers in West Africa to see ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 25 August, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
On August 19, the Government of Liberia established a quarantine for the West Point community in Monrovia, and for Dolo Town in Margibi County due to confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The quarantine restricts movement in or out of these areas. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the quarantined areas. The Government of Liberia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 August, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Security & Emergency Messages
The United States is stepping up its efforts to help contain the Ebola outbreak in Liberia and the other affected countries in West Africa by increasing the number of personnel, emergency supplies, and funding to the region. This week, the Ebola Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) —which is overseeing the overall U.S. Ebola response efforts—will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 19 August, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
Due to the increase in demand for routine U.S. citizen services – including those associated with passports, visa pages, notary requests, and consular report of birth abroad applications – an appointment system has been instituted to provide efficient service and to avoid long wait times. Walk-in hours for routine U.S. citizen services are no longer ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 August, 2014 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages
As a result of the current outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the region, the U.S. Peace Corps in Liberia is on administrative Leave. The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia remains open and fully operational. There continues to be active transmission of (EVD) in Liberia, with the total number of cases of confirmed, probable, and suspected infection at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 30 July, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U. S. Department of State released its 2013 International Religious Freedom report on Liberia. The report says Liberia’s constitution, laws and policies protect religious freedom, and, in practice, the government generally respected religious freedom in the past year. There were no reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 July, 2014 | Categories: News
There continues to be active transmission of Ebola virus disease in Liberia, with the total number of cases of confirmed, probable, and suspected infection at over 300. The most affected counties are Lofa, Montserrado, Bong, and Bomi. However, cases have been found in other counties as well. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 July, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Liberia National Day On behalf of President Obama and all Americans, I congratulate the people of Liberia as you observe 167 years of independence on July 26. Liberia and the United States share a special bond dating back to the first days of your republic. Centuries later, that bond is stronger than ever. We remain ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 26 July, 2014 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry
(Monrovia, Thursday, July 24, 2014) — We are aware of reports that several Liberian government officials had their U.S. visas cancelled recently. Under U.S. law, we cannot comment on individual visa cases. That said, the partnership between the United States and Liberia remains strong. We have worked together through many difficult times. We are committed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 July, 2014 | Categories: News
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., USA — For the last 5 weeks, Samuel Duo of Liberia has been part of a group of 25 young African leaders from 19 sub-Saharan countries who have been studying civic leadership/engagement and nonprofit organization management at Wagner College, in the New York City borough of Staten Island. The Wagner College cohort ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 18 July, 2014 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
Monrovia, July 11 – Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac highlighted the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI) Program and the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit as examples of the countries’ close collaboration in remarks at a U.S. Independence Day reception (July 3). In addressing the audience of 750 government officials, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 July, 2014 | Categories: News
Monrovia, Liberia—The U.S. Government has donated another supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the World Health Organization to support the international response to the Ebola outbreak which is affecting Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. The donation, including aprons, face masks, gowns, caps and cadaver bags, are in addition to a previous donation by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 July, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
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Washington Fellowship is the new flagship program of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). This program will bring over 500 young leaders to the United States each year, beginning this summer, for leadership training and mentoring, and will create unique opportunities in Africa to put those new skills to practical use in propelling economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 29 June, 2014 | Categories: News
Zorzor, Lofa County – One hundred and fifty-six graduates were awarded pre-service “C” certificates, qualifying them to teach at the primary school level at a colorful ceremony witnessed by hundreds of people on the campus of the Zorzor Rural Teacher Training Institute (ZRTTI) on June 21. The graduates, mostly between the ages of 25 to 35 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 June, 2014 | Categories: News
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom met with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her key advisors June 20 during a two-day official visit to Liberia. The advisors present at the meeting included Minister of Foreign Affairs Augustine Ngafuan, Minister of State and Chief of Staff Dr. Edward McClain, Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 23 June, 2014 | Categories: News
The U.S. Department of State has released its 2014 Trafficking in Person (TIP) report on Liberia and has praised Liberia for making substantial progress in combatting human trafficking although it says more work still needs to be done. The report says Government of Liberia does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 20 June, 2014 | Categories: News
June 16, 2014: Recent reports confirm new cases of Ebola in Liberia as well as cases in neighboring Guinea and Sierra Leone. These cases are from the Foya area and from Montserrado County/Monrovia. The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and to support the efforts of Liberia’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) in its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 16 June, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Messages for U.S. Citizens
June 11, 2014: Recent reports confirm one new case of Ebola in Liberia as well as multiple cases in neighboring Guinea and Sierra Leone. The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and to support the efforts of Liberia’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) in its public health response. Experts from the U.S. have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 11 June, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Gbarnga, Bong County — U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac has officially handed over a new goat quarantine facility to Liberia’s Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) outside Gbarnga, in Bong County. The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Food and Enterprise Development Program (FED), rehabilitated the former livestock facility so that it can ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 7 May, 2014 | Categories: News
There are no new reports of deaths in Liberia resulting from Ebola hemorrhagic fever. Medical experts from the U.S. continue to assist the Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) in diagnosing suspected cases, tracing contacts, and training medical workers throughout the country. The U.S. Embassy continues to closely monitor the situation. Further information ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 6 May, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Saniquellie, Nimba County — U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac says the U.S. Government is making major investments to support Liberia’s agriculture sector and its agricultural education through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Food and Enterprise Development program, known as FED. In an address (April 2) to 400 school administrators, faculty and students at Nimba County ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 April, 2014 | Categories: News
This Message is an update to the Message for U.S. Citizens sent on April 4, 2014. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), experts in viral diseases, have arrived in Liberia. They are assisting the Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) with case ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 April, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Payee, Nimba County – U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac officially launched construction of a ‘feeder road’ from Bahn-Payee-Zuoplay, calling the groundbreaking ceremony the beginning of a major commitment by the U.S. Government to support farm-to-market road rehabilitation in Liberia. Alongside Ambassador Malac, Liberia’s Minister of Public Works, Antoinette Weeks, local officials and farmers all turned a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 15 April, 2014 | Categories: News
Monrovia, April 8 – U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac has urged participants at a high-level ministerial meeting to analyze how the Liberian government can work with other stakeholders to coordinate its response to a major disaster and to identify how to improve its ability to manage disasters effectively. In opening the meeting, U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 14 April, 2014 | Categories: News
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has been advised that a woman confirmed to have Ebola has traveled to the Firestone Plantation Camp in Monrovia. The woman at Firestone contracted Ebola while caring for her sister who died of Ebola in Foya, Lofa County, Liberia. She was at Foya under observation in isolation, but unfortunately left ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 1 April, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Security & Emergency Messages
On March 24, the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia posted a message on reported cases of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in Guinea. At that time, the Government of Guinea confirmed the presence of the Ebola virus in the Nzérékoré (Guinee Forestiere) region, mostly in the administrative district of Gueckedo and in the town of Macenta. Symptoms include ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 28 March, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Security & Emergency Messages
The Government of Guinea has confirmed the presence of the Ebola virus in the Nzérékoré (Guinee Forestiere) region, mostly in the administrative district of Gueckedo and in the town of Macenta. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, a high fever and heavy bleeding. To date there have been recorded 80 cases in Guinea with 59 fatalities. No ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 24 March, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, Security & Emergency Messages
(Buchanan, Grand Bassa County) — The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has reiterated its commitment to helping Liberia reduce poverty and achieve food security. Speaking at the close of a back-to-school garden competition for over 2,500 young farmers in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, USAID Deputy Mission Director Barbara Dickson ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 March, 2014 | Categories: News
(Gbarnga, Liberia) — The Mission Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Liberia (USAID), John Mark Winfield, says civil society organizations (CSOs) and the media are important actors in the process of nation-building. In a keynote address at a Social Enterprise Development Business Plan Competition in Gbarnga, Bong County, the USAID Director acknowledged ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 March, 2014 | Categories: News
On Saturday, January 18, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Deborah Malac praised 19 Liberians for their hard work earning education-related master’s degrees urged them to use their skills, knowledge and abilities to further develop Liberia’s education sector. Her comments were delivered at the welcome back ceremony for those graduates who received scholarships from the U.S. Agency ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 March, 2014 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News | Tags: Former Ambassador
(Monrovia, February 4, 2014) —The U.S. Government has donated US$2.2 million in equipment and facilities, including two pursuit boats, to the Liberian Coast Guard to enable it to better patrol and protect Liberia’s coastal waters. In addition to the 33-foot Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement (SPC-LE) pursuit boats, the donation includes two Ford F-350 trucks, two ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 March, 2014 | Categories: News
(Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount) — U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac and USAID’s Global Water Coordinator, Chris Holmes, along with officials from the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), joined local residents at a ground-breaking ceremony for a new pipeline that will bring clean drinking water to densely-populated areas of Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County. At the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 21 March, 2014 | Categories: News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing an additional $5 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The announcement brings USAID’s commitment for the Ebola response to nearly $19.6 million since the outbreak was first reported in March 2014. Jeremy Konyndyk, Director of USAID’s Office of U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 3 March, 2014 | Categories: Ebola, News
The Acting Mission Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Liberia, Barbara Dickerson, says the Voter Registration Update is critical for Liberians to continue to exercise their right to vote. In remarks at the launch of the Civic and Voters Roll update, Acting Director Dickerson said there are an estimated 400,000 Liberians who ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Liberia | 8 January, 2014 | Categories: News
