By Godgift Harris
Liberia has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to global peace, multilateral cooperation, and institutional reform renewing its founding legacy as one of the original signatories to the UN Charter in 1945.
The country made her commitment as the UN celebrates its 80th anniversary.
At the high-level session of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York last September, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, urged world leaders to uphold the principles of multilateralism.
Boakai called for “a reversal of multilateralism, which is not an option for a just, and peaceful world.”
Pres. Boakai’s message reflected country’s historic standing as one of the first African voices to join the global peace body, and underscored her unwavering advocacy for reform, inclusivity, and international cooperation.
Liberia’s recent election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term, marks a significant diplomatic achievement its first full term since the UN was established.
For a nation that has overcome years of conflicts, and instabilities, this milestone symbolizes both national resilience, and a renewed pledge to global peacebuilding.
Christine N. Umutoni, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia said, the country return to the Council highlights Africa’s growing leadership in international decision-making.
“Africa is no longer spoken for; it speaks for itself,” Ms. Umutoni stated.
She said Liberia’s support for the African Union demand for two permanent seats with veto power, and two additional non-permanent seats for the continent on the Security Council.
Pres. Boakai echoed this sentiment, adding that while Liberia may hold the seat, it represents the voice and aspirations of Africa as a whole.
He spoke of fairness and legitimacy to be central to any future Security Council reform.
At the national level, Liberia continues to shape its policies around inclusivity, sustainability, and accountability under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), a framework focused on agriculture, roads, education, sanitation and tourism.
With nearly 60 percent of its population under 25, the Boakai administration is prioritizing youth empowerment, access to quality education, and job creation.