2017 in Liberia

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Events in the year 2017 in Liberia .

Incumbents

• President: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
• Vice President: Joseph Boakai
• Chief Justice: Francis S. Korkpor, Sr.

Events

In 2017, Liberia was ranked 28/40 in Political Rights and 34/60 in Civil Liberties. ^[1]

• With presidential and legislative elections scheduled for October 2017, Liberia’s political landscape saw jockeying among parties and politicians, amid a peaceful environment. By year’s end, a number of credible contenders for the presidency had emerged. ^[2]

• 26 June – Four political parties, the Liberia For Prosperity Party, the Redemption Democratic Congress, the Democratic Justice Party, and the Liberia Restoration Party, are certified by the National Elections Commission. ^[3]
• 22 September – Liberia establishes diplomatic relations with Armenia. ^[4]
• 10 October – scheduled date for the Liberian general election, 2017

Deaths

• 8 January – Ruth Perry, politician (b. 1939). ^[5]

• 21 February – Salome Karwah, nurse (born c.1988)

References

1. "Liberia: Freedom in the World 2017 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
2. "Liberia: Freedom in the World 2017 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
3. "Four New Political Parties Certificated". National Elections Commission. 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
4. "Bilateral Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia . Retrieved July 17, 2022.
5. "Death of Matriach: Ruth Perry, Former Liberian Leader Dies At 77". frontpageafricaonline.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.