West Africa

Liberia

Capital: Monrovia
Head of state: Joseph Boakai
U.S. chargé d’affaires: Kristin Gilmore

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Leaders

Head of stateJoseph BoakaiPresident of LiberiaSince January 22, 2024 · 2 years, 8 months

U.S. mission

U.S. chargé d’affairesKristin GilmoreU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Liberia

Official U.S. mission website

Liberia in Washington

Ambassador to the U.S.Al-Hassan ContehAmbassador of Liberia to the United StatesSince July 24, 2025 · 1 year, 2 months

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