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Washington DC, April 30, 2025: In a remarkable gesture of international cooperation and goodwill, the Fire Department of Prince George's County, Maryland, has donated an extensive array of firefighting equipment to the government of Liberia. This significant contribution includes 40 turn-out coats, 39 turnout pants, 36 helmets, and 16 pairs of firefighter boots, aimed at bolstering the firefighting efforts in Liberia, a nation grappling with an increase in fire-related incidents.

Washington, DC, April 22, 2025- Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has presented copies of his credentials to the Acting Chief of Protocol of the United States, Madame Abby Jones, at Blair House in Washington, D.C.

Receiving his Credentials, Acting Chief of Protocol Jones welcomed Ambassador Conteh and expressed her firm commitment to promoting United States-Liberia relations. The presentation marks the official commencement of Ambassador Conteh’s duties as Ambassador to the United States of America and Chief of Diplomatic... Read more...

Washington D.C., April 14, 2025 — In a move poised to further strengthen the enduring ties between Liberia and the United States, His Excellency the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Liberia to the United States, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, arrived at Dulles International Airport in Virginia on a brisk Monday. This highly anticipated arrival marks a new chapter in the diplomatic relations between the two nations, which share a long history of collaboration and mutual support.

Dr. Conteh, who is a notable figure in Liberian diplomacy and educational... Read more...

Washington, DC. February 3, 2025 The Dean of the Liberian Cabinet and Foreign Minister of Liberia, Her Excellency Sara Beysolow-Nyanti, is urging the media and the public to refrain from publishing the names of Liberians allegedly facing deportation by the US government. In an urgent digital meeting held via Zoom with leaders of various Liberian organizations in the United States, Minister Nyanti emphasized that neither the Foreign Ministry nor the Embassy of Liberia in Washington, D.C., has received any official communication regarding the circulating lists.

Washington D.C. November 26, 2024-Ambassador Dowana’s contributions to Liberia’s presence on the international stage have been notable. As he prepares to return, Embassy staff members took the opportunity to express profound gratitude for his patience, professionalism, and fatherly care – qualities that defined his term in Washington D.C. Many praised him for his unwavering commitment to his duties amidst numerous challenges, establishing a legacy of resilience and dedication.

Washington DC, November 14, 2024. The chilly weather and grey clouds hung over Colorado Avenue as the new leadership of the Liberian Community Association (LCA) in the Washington D.C. Metro area made their way to the Liberian Embassy. This day marked a symbolic meeting between the LCA's freshly elected leaders and His Excellency, Ambassador Jeff Gongoer Dowana Sr. The LCA delegation was a picture of professionalism, led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors Felix Wilson. Alongside him was esteemed board co-chair Esther Richards , ready to embark on this promising... Read more...

Washington DC, September 23,2024:After a making the case for Liberia at the just ended China-Africa Forum in Beijing, China as well as the Liberia Investment Summit in Toronto, Canada, the Liberian Chief executive, President Joseph Nyuma Boaka Sr. on Sunday, September 22, 2024, addressed the 79th session of the UNGA in New York.

The President of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. is in the United States to attend the 124th National Black Business Conference to be held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Washinton DC. August 15,2024. The Embassy of Liberia near Washington DC recently played host to 13 promising young men and women who represented Liberia in this year’s Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

One of Liberia’s Female television broadcast Icons, Welma Mashinini Redd who is currently the President of the Liberian Community Association (LCA) in the Washington DC metro area, graced the occasion.