Liberia was elected to the 15-member Security Council in 2025 for the 2026–2027 term….reports Africa Daily News Desk
Liberia will assume the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in December, marking the first time in its 65 years as a UN member state that it has held the position.
The milestone represents a significant moment in the country’s diplomatic history, reflecting its growing engagement in multilateral affairs after overcoming years of civil war and making progress towards peace and democratic governance.
Liberia was elected to the 15-member Security Council in 2025 for the 2026–2027 term. Its presidency will give the West African nation responsibility for guiding the Council’s work and overseeing its meetings and agenda during December.
The European Union Delegation to Liberia congratulated the country on taking up the rotating presidency, describing it as an important milestone and recognition of its growing role in international affairs.
Liberia’s journey from conflict to a greater role in global diplomacy highlights the contribution of multilateral cooperation to peace and security, the EU said. The country’s experience in sustaining peace at home could also inform its engagement in international efforts to address conflict.
The EU and its member states are the largest collective financial and political supporters of the United Nations system. They have also backed Liberia’s peacebuilding and development efforts.
Marking UN Day 2026, Gilles Matayron, the EU Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, joined Liberia’s President and the UN Resident Coordinator at a commemorative event. The gathering reaffirmed the United Nations’ role in supporting the country’s peacebuilding initiatives, sustainable development and national priorities.
Liberia’s upcoming presidency comes as it seeks to strengthen its presence in international diplomacy and contribute to discussions on global peace and security. The rotating position offers the country an opportunity to bring its experience and priorities to the Council’s work.
