Associated Country Liberia

Centre for Democracy and Development

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organization established in 1975 to promote economic integration, peace, and development among its member countries. With fifteen nations working together, ECOWAS seeks to strengthen trade, foster free movement of…

Liberia

Liberia's politics are structured under a presidential republic framework, with President Joseph Boakai, who took office in 2024, serving as the head of state and government. The political landscape is characterized by a presidential system with broad executive powers granted by the 1986 Constitution, including appointing cabinet members, judges, and military officers with the Senate's consent, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.