Our Country, Liberia, has once again regained its prominence in global affairs, following decades of self-inflicted conflict that tore the African nation to shreds.
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Africa’s first Negro Republic was elected to occupy one of the two seats allocated for Africa on the UN Security Council UNSC), with a decisive record of 181 votes. The other African country elected is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which received 183 votes. Three other countries, Bahrain, Colombia, and Latvia, were elected as non-permanent members of the UNSC. These new members will begin their 2-year term on January 1, 2026.
According to the United Nations, Non-permanent members of the UN Security Council share the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, along with the permanent members. They contribute to this goal by participating in council decisions, chairing subsidiary bodies, and serving as a conduit for their region’s perspective. While they lack veto power, they can still influence council decisions and contribute to the overall work of the Security Council.
The history of Liberia’s prominence in global affairs is long. When representatives from 50 nations assembled in San Francisco, United States of America, to find a replacement for the League of Nations and create the United Nations Charter, Liberia sent its brightest and best, then Vice President Clearence Lorenzo Simpson, Chairman and head of a power packed delegation that played a pivotal role in drafting the UN Charter. The UN Charter was approved on June 26, 1945, and came into force on October 24 of the same year, approving the formation of the new United Nations. Ambassador Nathan Barnes served as Secretary to the Delegation.
Liberia’s role in world affairs attained epic heights in 1948 during the debate on UN Resolution 181 and the UN vote that paved the way for the establishment of the State of Israel. The vote resulted in a plan to partition the territory of Mandatory Palestine into separate Arab and Jewish states, with Jerusalem under a special international regime. According to UN records, and after exhaustive debate and backroom negotiations, Liberia was among the few countries whose votes led to the passage of Resolution 181, also known as the UN Partition Plan for Palestine. The Resolution passed with 33 votes in favor, 13 against, and 10 abstentions.
Another world record for our country’s prominent role in the United Nations’ affairs came in 1969. Ambassador Angie Elixabeth Randolph, the first Liberian female lawyer and Associate Justice, was elected President of the 24th Session of the UN General Assembly.
Liberia has made significant strides in the international arena, particularly regarding its involvement with the United Nations. Thus, achieving non-permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council is a milestone that will enhance the country’s voice and improve its image among nations.
In this regard, we at the News Newspaper join countless local and international voices in congratulating our motherland on this remarkable achievement. This victory is not just for the Government of Liberia or President Joseph Nyuma Boakai; it is a triumph for all Liberians, regardless of their political, religious, or social beliefs.
We urge all citizens and stakeholders, both at home and abroad, to support this initiative and ensure that Liberia fully benefits from this esteemed position.
Bravo to all Liberians!
