Executive Mansion, Monrovia – Liberia has been elected to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s international reemergence.

In a nationally televised address, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., hailed the achievement as “a new chapter in Liberia’s global engagement” and a tribute to the resilience and global vision of the Liberian people.

“This is a moment of honor and humility for our 178-year-old republic,” President Boakai said. Adding, “Our election symbolizes African perseverance and celebrates generations of Liberians who held firm to freedom, self-governance, and global solidarity.”

President Boakai expressed deep gratitude to the United Nations Member States for their confidence in Liberia, and paid homage to Liberia’s historic legacy—from being Africa’s first independent republic to a founding member of the United Nations. He also recognized the contributions of national icons, including Ambassador Angie Brooks-Randolph and President William R. Tolbert, Jr., whose leadership helped define Liberia’s international identity.

Highlighting Liberia’s journey from civil conflict to democratic stability, President Boakai emphasized that the UNSC election validates the country’s commitment to peace, reconciliation, and international cooperation. “Unlike our partial term in 1961, today’s election is a testament to our nation’s journey toward peace and reconciliation,” he said. “It affirms Liberia as a credible and relevant voice on the world stage.”he intoned.

President Boakai pledged that Liberia will be a principled and dependable voice on the Council, advocating for the interests of Africa, the Global South, and marginalized communities around the world. Key priorities for Liberia’s tenure will include:
• Conflict prevention and peacebuilding
• Protection of civilians, especially women and children
• Peacekeeping reform
• Addressing climate-related insecurity
• Inclusive diplomacy rooted in Liberia’s values of freedom and humility

“Liberia will draw on its hard-earned lessons to contribute meaningfully to global peace efforts. We are not just participating—we are ready to lead and to serve,” President Boakai affirmed.

The President extended his appreciation to Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Honorable Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the nation’s Permanent Mission to the UN, and campaign teams in New York, Monrovia, and Addis Ababa for their strategic coordination and diplomacy throughout the election process.

In a show of inclusivity and national unity, President Boakai announced plans to hold consultations with youth and women across Liberia to shape the nation’s priorities on the Council. “Liberia’s voice at the Council will reflect the hopes, resilience, and dreams of our people,” he declared.

This marks the first time in more than six decades that Liberia will serve on the Security Council. The election is seen as a major foreign policy win for President Boakai and the administration and a symbol of Liberia’s growing stature in global affairs.

Liberia will serve a two-year term on the 15-member United Nations Security Council beginning January 1, 2026. Non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly and play a vital role in maintaining international peace and security.

This aligns with the country’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.