Following years of negotiations and policy debate, President George Weah on October 17, 2022, signed an executive order directing the establishment of a National Railway Authority, which would appoint an independent rail operator and ensure multiple eligible user rail access, among other duties. The U.S. Embassy welcomed this decision and the much-needed clarity it has …
Read More» The United States Mission to Liberia expresses serious concerns about the report in the February 2, 2023 edition of Frontpage Africa Newspaper regarding the misuse of funds provided by the United States Government to support health care for the people of Margibi County. We have a special responsibility to ensure that money provided by United States …
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On World Teachers Day, the United States joins the global community in honoring teachers around the world for the critically important work they do to prepare succeeding generations for their roles in society. The celebration of World Teachers Day this year coincides with a key milestone achieved by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) …
Read More» The United States Government congratulates the swift action by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency and the National Security Agency which resulted in the interdiction of a shipment of over 520 kilograms of cocaine, worth US$100 million, and the arrest of two accused drug traffickers (one Guinea-Bissauan national in Liberia, and one Lebanese national in Sierra …
Read More» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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(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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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(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 …
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(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 …
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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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(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» 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» 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» 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» 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» (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» (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» 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» (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 …
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(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 …
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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» (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 …
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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 …
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(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 …
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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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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 …
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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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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:
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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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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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(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 …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Monrovia, August 19, 2016) – From 1962-1990 and 2008-2014 the Peace Corps has proudly placed over 4,000 Volunteers in Liberia. In August 2014, 108 Peace Corps Volunteers were evacuated from high schools, teacher training institutes, and universities in 14 Liberian counties due to the Ebola outbreak. Since then, Peace Corps has been …
Read More» (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» (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 …
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(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 …
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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» 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 …
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(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» 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» 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» 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» (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 …
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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 …
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