News & Announcements

The U.S. Government has announced a temporary administrative pause affecting specific immigrant visa categories for nationals of 75 countries, including Liberia. This measure is linked to the application of U.S. immigration regulations, including public charge–related assessments and documentation requirements, and is not a country-specific sanction.

Importantly, the pause does NOT apply to non-immigrant visa categories, including but not limited to B-1 (Business Visitor) and B-2 (Tourist/Visitor) visas. It does not affect student visas (F-1), exchange visitor visas (J-1),... Read more...

Washington, D.C., December 9, 2025 — The Governments of the Republic of Liberia and the the United States of America have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing over $124 million in U.S. Government support to strengthen Liberia’s health systems, disease surveillance, outbreak response, and frontline health workforce.

Washington, D.C. November 10, 2025.His Excellency Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the United States, says service, unity and patriotism are key elements required for effective national stewardship.
Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Military Ball of the Liberian American Veterans Association (LAVA) on November 8 in Washington, D.C., First Secretary for Commerce, Trade and Investment, Miss Joetta Addy who delivered a special statement from the Ambassador, praised LAVA for its unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline, and... Read more...

WASHINGTON, October 14, 2025: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to judicial reforms and national renewal, emphasizing that reforms are essential to rebuilding trust in the Judiciary and ensuring that justice is accessible, impartial, and free from influence.

Washington D.C., October 14, 2025 — Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gabriel H. Salee, assured staff at the Liberian Embassy in Washington D.C. that the welfare of foreign service officers is a top priority for the Government of Liberia. He spoke at a meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh and the embassy’s diplomatic and local staff.

WASHINGTON DC, September, 24, 2024..In a momentous address at the 80th General Debate of Heads of Government of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2025, Liberian President His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. passionately highlighted vital topics affecting Liberia and the international community. His speech underscored efforts in asset declaration, reconciliation after war, international collaboration, and commitment to environmental and geopolitical matters.

Washington D.C., September 4, 2025: The Rotary Club of Washington, D.C., inducted Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, the Ambassador of Liberia to the United States, as an Honorary Member on September 3 at its monthly luncheon. The President of the Rotary Club, Mr. Donnie Shaw, presented Ambassador Conteh with a Certificate of Honorary Membership, symbolizing recognition of his exceptional contributions to strengthening international ties. The event took place following an engaging presentation by Dr. Conteh, titled: "Liberia and the United States: A Partnership in Progress."

August 13, 2025, Washingron D.C.- The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia presents its compliments to the United States Department of State (Office of the Chief of Protocol), all Diplomatic and Consular Missions, Representatives of the United Nations Specialized Agencies, and other International Organizations accredited to the United States of America, and has the honor to convey, with profound sorrow, the passing of the Honorable Sylvester M. Grigsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic of Liberia, on 9 August... Read more...

Washington, D.C. – Liberia’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has formally presented his letter of credence to U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The credential ceremony, held in the Oval Office of the White House, marked a significant diplomatic milestone and was attended by ten other newly accredited ambassadors.