Liberia Elected Non-Permanent Member to UN Security Council

Joseph Nyuma Boakai

Source: Africa Publicity

West African nation, Liberia has been elected as a non-permanent member to the United Nations Security Council.

Liberia will serve on the Council for the 2026-2027 term. Following the nation’s election on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Liberian President, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, delivered an address to Liberians, saying “Today, we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in our nation’s history. The United Nations Security Council has honoured us with a non-permanent seat for 2026-2027, recognizing our resilience, commitment to peace, and dedication to global cooperation.”

He says “This is a moment of honor and humility for our 178-year-old republic, Africa’s first independent nation, whose long and storied journey continues to inspire.”

According to him, Liberia’s election to the UN Security Council is not just a national achievement, saying “it symbolizes African perseverance and is a tribute to generations of Liberians who have held firm to freedom, self-governance, and global solidarity.

He recounted that “From our role in the League of Nations and as a founding member of the United Nations to our contributions to African independence, Liberia has always punched above its weight on the global stage.”

Mr. Boakai says “from the ruins of war, Liberia has risen as a democracy, holding successive peaceful elections and achieving historic power transfers,” adding that “Today’s election affirms Liberia is again a credible and relevant voice on the world stage.”

He said unlike Liberia’s first term on the United Nations Security Council in 1961, the June 3, 2025 election is a testament to “our nation’s journey toward peace and reconciliation,” adding that “We have overcome conflict and are poised to contribute meaningfully to global peace-building and conflict resolution.”

Mr Boakai further says today’s election “validates Liberia’s commitment to international peace and our readiness to contribute meaningfully at the highest level,” saying “We take on this responsibility during global uncertainty, marked by persistent conflicts, climate-related insecurity, terrorism, and development disparities.”

He assured that Liberia will be a principled and dependable voice on the Council, adding that “We will advocate for Africa, the developing world, and inclusive, lasting peace.”

According to him, “Drawing from our own experience of reconciliation and nation – building, we will promote conflict prevention, support peacekeeping reform, and champion the protection of civilians, especially women and children. Liberia will also continue its growing role as a troop-contributing country to UN missions.”