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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Deputy Chief Maybury Supports the 16 Days Campaign and World AIDS Day on ELBC Radio

USAID Health Office Director Healey spoke about how the United States, through the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), is assisting Liberia in achieving sustained epidemic control of HIV

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…

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Ambassador McCarthy Visits Embassy-funded COVID Prevention Mural in West Point

Gono received a grant from the U.S. Embassy public affairs section to paint four murals depicting how to prevent the spread of and protect yourself against the COVID-19 virus

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…

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Meet 16-year-old Trinicious Wesseh, USAID Liberia Mission Director for the Day

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

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…