2017 in Liberia
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Events in the year 2017 in Liberia.
Incumbents
- President: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
- Vice President: Joseph Boakai
- Chief Justice: Francis S. Korkpor Sr.
Events
In 2017, Liberia was ranked 28/40 in Political Rights and 34/60 in Civil Liberties.[1]
- With presidential and legislative elections scheduled for October 2017, Liberia's political landscape saw jockeying among parties and politicians, amid a peaceful environment. By year's end, a number of credible contenders for the presidency had emerged.[2]
- 26 June – Four political parties, the Liberia For Prosperity Party, the Redemption Democratic Congress, the Democratic Justice Party, and the Liberia Restoration Party, are certified by the National Elections Commission.[3]
- 22 September – Liberia establishes diplomatic relations with Armenia.[4]
- 10 October – scheduled date for the Liberian general election, 2017
Deaths
- 8 January – Ruth Perry, politician (b. 1939).[5]
- 21 February – Salome Karwah, nurse (born c.1988)
References
- ^ "Liberia: Freedom in the World 2017 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Liberia: Freedom in the World 2017 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Four New Political Parties Certificated". National Elections Commission. 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Bilateral Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ "Death of Matriach: Ruth Perry, Former Liberian Leader Dies At 77". frontpageafricaonline.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.