Heads of State from the West African sub-region, President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of the Republic of Senegal, joined Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to celebrate its 178th independence.
Liberia’s Independence Day holds deep significance as the first African republic to declare independence, standing as a symbol of African self-governance and democratic resilience.
Sierra Leone and Liberia continue to enjoy strong bilateral relations rooted in shared history, mutual respect, and cooperation in key areas such as cross-border security, economic development, and cultural heritage preservation. The two nations remain committed to regional stability and peacebuilding efforts across West Africa.
Liberian Independence Day is celebrated on July 26th. This day commemorates the declaration of Liberia’s independence from the American Colonization Society in 1847. It’s the anniversary of the first African republic to declare its independence. The day is a national holiday in Liberia and is also celebrated by Liberian communities around the world, including in the United States, particularly in areas with large Liberian populations like Minnesota.
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