Monrovia, Liberia: Liberia has been elected to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term, marking a significant milestone in the country’s return to international leadership in peace and security matters.
Alongside Liberia, Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Latvia were also elected by the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, securing the required two-thirds majority in a secret ballot vote. Their two-year terms will begin in January 2026 and run through the end of 2027.
The newly elected countries will join the five non-permanent members elected in 2024, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia who will continue serving through 2026.
The UN Security Council is the world body’s primary organ for maintaining international peace and security. It comprises 15 members: five permanent members, China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States with veto power, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year, staggered terms.
Seats on the Council are distributed according to regional representation, and elections are held annually. To secure a seat, a candidate country must receive at least two-thirds of the votes from the 193-member UN General Assembly.
Liberia’s successful election reflects growing international confidence in its diplomatic engagement and its contributions to regional peace and stability. It will be the country’s first time serving on the Council since 1961.
As a member, Liberia will participate in key decisions involving conflict resolution, international sanctions, peacekeeping missions, and responses to global security threats.
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