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U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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Visit of United States (U.S.) Government Justice Delegation to Liberia

The delegation will meet representatives from the Liberian government, as well as Liberian counterparts in law enforcement, the legal sector, and civil society

From September 22-24, 2024, an interagency delegation of representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Investigations, Department of Justice (U.S. Attorney’s Office, Philadelphia), and Federal Bureau of Investigation will visit Liberia to strengthen U.S.-Liberian cooperation across the justice sector and contribute to Liberian…

U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner Presents His Credentials to Liberian President Joseph Boakai

Ambassador Toner expressed his eagerness to work with the Boakai-Koung Administration to foster stronger bilateral relations between the United States and Liberia

On August 07, 2024, United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner presented his Letters of Credence to Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. President Boakai accepted the credentials and warmly welcomed Ambassador Toner to Liberia, expressing his appreciation to President Biden for sustaining the close relationship between United States and Liberia.…

U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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Statement in Response to why the Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Left Liberia's Independence Celebrations

CDA Rodriguez’s decision to walk out was a measured response to the orator’s comments

In light of recent events at the Liberian Independence Day Celebration, the United States Embassy wishes to address concerns regarding Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Rodriguez’s decision to leave the event. The United States and Liberia share a unique history and democratic values. Unfortunately, the national orator introduced divisive rhetoric and unfounded…

U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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Statement from Charge d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez on Liberia’s National Elections Commission

Reports by independent international and domestic observers deployed across nearly every polling place in the country attest to the success of the elections

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

U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Signing of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement

The United States continues to be a strong partner of Liberia

U.S. Embassy Monrovia congratulates all Liberians on the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement on August 18, 2003. As Liberians celebrate 20 years of peace and democratic governance, which occurred due to the enormous sacrifices of ordinary Liberians – women, youth, civil society, and religious…

U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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Liberia: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

To bolster the Government of Liberia’s efforts to improve drug demand reduction efforts as part of its narcotics response, the U.S. Embassy is training 105 trainers on the Universal Prevention and Universal Treatment Curriculum

On June 26, communities all over the world, including in Liberia, mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also called World Drug Day. Created by the United Nations on December 7, 1987, this day, provides an opportunity to increase awareness about the negative impact of illicit drugs. The theme…

U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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Statement of Concern Regarding Reported Misuse of United States (U.S.) Government Funding

The USAID Mission to Liberia will decide whether to retain Margibi as part of USAID’s government-to-government agreement pending a transparent investigation 

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 taxpayers for the benefit…

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United States Embassy Celebrates Key Achievement of New Teacher Training Program on World Teachers Day

The United States has long recognized the importance of helping to provide qualified teachers for Liberian schools

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.…

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U.S. Embassy Monrovia Honors U.S. – Liberia Special Bond Through Donation of Historic Photographs

Presenting the photographs, Ambassador McCarthy said both the United States and Liberia have rich pasts

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…

U.S. Embassy in Liberia
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Commending the Actions of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia to Curb Illicit Finance

This is a courageous step forward for Liberia in the fight against transnational money laundering

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…