Cheers and celebration characterized the historic diplomatic achievement of Liberia on the global stage for the second time since establishment as an independent nation.
Following massive and proactive campaign by the entire team, Liberia was overwhelmingly elected as a non permanent member of the united nations security Council and is expected to take its official seat next year.
Speaking following the announcement of the election results in New York, President Joseph N, Boakai, Snr described the win as a testament to Liberia’s resilience and growing international stature.
“This is not just a win for Liberia,” the President said in a statement from Foreign Ministry in Monrovia, “but a win for all peace-loving nations that believe in us.
As a non-permanent member, he indicated Liberia will have the opportunity to shape key decisions on international peace and security, including the authorization of peacekeeping missions, imposition of sanctions, and the adoption of binding resolutions.
At the same time, Liberia is expected to prioritize issues affecting Africa, particularly conflict prevention, post-conflict recovery, climate security, and youth engagement in peacebuilding.
Liberia’s candidacy was endorsed by the African Union, and it ran unopposed for the single seat allocated to the West African sub-region.
Diplomatic analysts note that Liberia’s success also reflects broader support from UN Member States for inclusive global governance and the revitalization of African leadership in international institutions.
With its history of overcoming internal conflict through democratic means and its strong record of contributing to UN peacekeeping, Liberia is uniquely positioned to advocate for stability, cooperation, and the rule of law.
According to him, Liberia’s election not only marks a historic comeback , it is also a chance for Liberia to help shape the global agenda on peace and security for the next two years.
Liberia did so after sweeping 181 votes three times the original bench mark.
The seat to be occupied officially in 2026–2027 term, the diplomatic achievement marked the nation’s return to the Council after more than six decades.
The last time Liberia held a seat on the prestigious global body was in 1961.
The counting process show that Liberia secured 181 votes out of a possible 193 Member States during the uncontested election held today at the UN General Assembly in New York.
According to the process, A minimum of 129 votes (two-thirds majority) was required for election, and Liberia far surpassed that threshold, signaling strong international confidence in the West African nation’s renewed diplomatic engagement.
The victory now places Liberia among five new non-permanent members elected to serve on the 15-member Council, which bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Liberia will officially assume its seat on January 1, 2026, for a two-year term, alongside other newly elected members representing various regional blocs.
According to expert, Liberia’s return to the Security Council comes at a pivotal time in global affairs, with mounting geopolitical tensions and an evolving security landscape.
Moreover, The achievement is widely seen as both a symbolic and strategic victory, reinforcing Liberia’s commitment to peacekeeping, multilateral diplomacy, and democratic governance.
The West African nation, which played a foundational role in the establishment of the United Nations in 1945, was one of the original 51 signatories of the UN Charter.
It can be recalled that Liberia first served on the Security Council in 1961, during a time when African voices on the Council were few.
“Today’s election underscores how far the nation has come—particularly in the two decades since its civil war ended and UN peacekeepers helped to restore peace and rebuild institutions”, it added.
