2018 in Liberia

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Events in the year 2018 in Liberia .

Incumbents

• 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

George Weah

January

• January 22 – George Weah takes the oath of office, having won the second round of the presidential election in December. ^[1]

March

• 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

• 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

• 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

• The House of Representatives votes to impeach Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh, creating a conflict with the Supreme Court over judicial authority. ^[8]

September

• September 20 – Eighty Liberian, regional, and international NGO s 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

• 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

Main article: deaths in 2018

Further information: Category:2018 deaths

References

1. Daygbor, E. J. Nathaniel; Milton, Bridgett (January 23, 2018). "Weah takes oaths of office". New Dawn Liberia. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
2. "Daily Media Summary 2018-03-27 | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mofa.gov.lr. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
3. "Trump to end special legal status for Liberian immigrants". The Guardian. 2018-03-27. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-08-20.
4. Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa (October 1, 2018). "U.N. Security Council lauds Liberia over peaceful runoff polls". Africa News. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
5. "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.
6. "Liberia Takes Small Step Toward Justice for War Crimes | Human Rights Watch". 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
7. "Liberia's 171st Independence Day Orator Calls for Stringent Measures against Corrupt Officials". FrontPage Africa. July 27, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
8. "Liberia: Freedom in the World 2019 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
9. "Liberia: At UN, President Should Back Justice | Human Rights Watch". 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
10. Young, Finlay (2018-10-15). "More Than Me CEO Katie Meyler Temporarily Steps Down". TIME. Retrieved 2025-08-20.