2018 in Liberia
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Events in the year 2018 in Liberia.
Incumbents
[edit]- President: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (until 22 January); George Weah, taking over from 22 January.
- Vice President: Joseph Boakai (until 22 January); Jewel Taylor, taking over from 22 January.
- Chief Justice: Francis S. Korkpor, Sr.
Events
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January
[edit]- January 22 – George Weah takes the oath of office, having won the second round of the presidential election in December.[1]
March
[edit]- March 23 – The House of Representatives holds a political peace and reconciliation dialogue at the Capitol with support from UNMIL and the Foundation For International Dignity (FIND) to foster national reconciliation among the 54th Legislature.[2]
- March 26 – President George Weah tours Balli Island with plans to transform it into a modern city, including a proposed International Conference Center.[2]
- March 27 –
- UNESCO releases a curriculum handbook for Liberia’s TVET sector to guide vocational instructors in standardized teaching.[2]
- US President Trump announces the end of special legal status for Liberian immigrants, starting a 12-month period before potential deportations.[3]
- March 30 – The mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia ends.[4]
June
[edit]- June 22 – Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Global Witness call for reforms to the Kimberley Process, citing Liberia’s history with diamond-fueled conflict.[5]
July
[edit]- July 9 – During a session before the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Geneva, the Liberian government pledges for the first time to issue a public statement on accountability for crimes committed during the country’s civil wars.[6]
- July 26 – Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel Tweah serves as national Independence Day orator.[7]
August
[edit]- The House of Representatives votes to impeach Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh, creating a conflict with the Supreme Court over judicial authority.[8]
September
[edit]- September 20 – Eighty Liberian, regional, and international NGOs release a letter calling on President George Weah to support justice and reparations for victims of civil war crimes ahead of his scheduled UN General Assembly address.[9]
October
[edit]- October 15 – Katie Meyler steps down as CEO of More Than Me; the Liberian charity and Liberian government announce investigations and pledge support for the sexual abuse victims.[10]
Deaths
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Daygbor, E. J. Nathaniel; Milton, Bridgett (January 23, 2018). "Weah takes oaths of office". New Dawn Liberia. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Daily Media Summary 2018-03-27 | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mofa.gov.lr. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Trump to end special legal status for Liberian immigrants". The Guardian. 2018-03-27. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa (October 1, 2018). "U.N. Security Council lauds Liberia over peaceful runoff polls". Africa News. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Civil society call to tackle abuses, conflict, and lack of transparency in diamond supply chain | Human Rights Watch". 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Liberia Takes Small Step Toward Justice for War Crimes | Human Rights Watch". 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Liberia's 171st Independence Day Orator Calls for Stringent Measures against Corrupt Officials". FrontPage Africa. July 27, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Liberia: Freedom in the World 2019 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Liberia: At UN, President Should Back Justice | Human Rights Watch". 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ Young, Finlay (2018-10-15). "More Than Me CEO Katie Meyler Temporarily Steps Down". TIME. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
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