-President Weah says, reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen AFL Capacity, Provide Support
The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), George M. Weah, says the welfare of the men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia remains a top priority of his Government.
President Weah made the assertion on Thursday February 11, 2021 during the program marking the 64
th Armed Forces Day celebration, held at the Barclay Training Center (BTC) on the UN Drive in central Monrovia, under the theme: âThe Military in Sustaining Democracy.â
âAs Commander-in-Chief, I reaffirm my commitment to strengthening their capacity and supporting their response capabilities to deal with other national emergencies,â President Weaah said.
France Assures Liberia’s Ministry of Defense of Cooperation in the Security Sector
France Assures Liberia’s Ministry of Defense of Cooperation in the Security Sector
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Barclay Training Center, Monrovia – Liberian Defense boss, Major General Daniel D. Ziankahn, Jr., (Rtd.),has called for reinforced relationship between the French Defense Sector and its Liberian counterpart.
He said despite cordial working relationship between the two sectors, it will be more beneficiary to the Liberian Defense Sector, if the two sectors can reinforce existing relationship to enable them deal with emerging threats, such as piracy and terrorism.
Minister Ziankahn assured the French delegation of Liberia’s commitment in working along with the Government of France and learning from its maritime expertise that continues to benefit both Liberian Coast Guard and staffs of the Ministry of National Defense.
President of the LNBA
I am greatly honored and elated to be here this morning to speak to the gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia as a keynote speaker at the beginning of this very important week in the life of the Armed Forces of Liberia which, under normal circumstances, should end on February 11, 2021, with an elaborate national program. Such an elaborate celebration is not possible this year for the insecurity situation created by the COVID 19 pandemic. As a person who, over the years, has expressed critical views about governance issues, bordering on the respect for human rights and the rule of law, I remain forever grateful to the Chief of Staff and the men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia, for providing me this unique platform to express my opinion about the way forward for empowering the Armed Forces of Liberia, the mother of the security sector, in order to adequately perform its role as the p
Keynote Message Delivered By Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe, President of The Liberia National Bar Association at The 2021 Armed Forces Symposium
Keynote Message Delivered By Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe, President of The Liberia National Bar Association at The 2021 Armed Forces Symposium
“Enhancing Military and Legislative Interaction in a Democracy: Liberia in perspective”
I am greatly honored and elated to be here this morning to speak to the gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia as a keynote speaker at the beginning of this very important week in the life of the Armed Forces of Liberia which, under normal circumstances, should end on February 11, 2021 with an elaborate national program. Such an elaborate celebration is not possible this year for the insecurity situation created by the COVID 19 pandemic.
More U.S. Support for Armed Forces of Liberia
More U.S. Support for Armed Forces of Liberia
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MONROVIA – The newly-accredited U S Ambassador to Liberia, Michael A. McCarthy, has renewed his governments’ continuous support to the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in making the force more relevant to the people of Liberia.
Ambassador McCarthy said his government will continue to partner with Ministry of National Defense and the AFL, stressing that, “It is a pleasure to work along with a partner like you because it makes the work easier.”
“It is an inspiration that Liberia has come so far in the understanding of peacekeeping that Liberia is today a contributing nation to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations around Africa,” he further indicated.