Liberia has secured a prestigious non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after a resounding election at the UN General Assembly.
The Republic garnered a commanding 181 votes, signalling strong global endorsement. Its two-year term on the powerful 15-member council will begin in January 2026, representing Africa’s A3 bloc.
This marks a historic return for Liberia, which last served on the Council for a single year in 1961.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has extended its full congratulations, hailing the victory as a “resounding testament to the international community’s confidence in Liberia’s journey of resilience.”
In a statement released from Abuja on 2 February 2026, ECOWAS pledged the “total backing” of its member states to ensure Liberia’s success on the global stage.
The regional body stated that Monrovia is expected to champion West African and broader continental interests, focusing on democracy, peace, and security.
Key agenda items will include advocating for the full implementation of UNSC Resolution 2719 on financing African peace operations, advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and pushing for Security Council reform.
Liberia’s seat provides a direct platform to amplify African perspectives on global security and peacekeeping matters for the next two years.
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