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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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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(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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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» 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 …
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