Monrovia, Liberia--The Assistant Commander of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, on Sunday, December 20, paid a courtesy call on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Monrovia. The meeting between the Liberian President and General Amos covered areas of cooperation between Liberia and the United States military in the field of training. President Sirleaf and General Amos also discussed collaboration on the control of narcotics and support for the Coast Guard, as well as Liberia’s Defense Sector Reform.
Photo: James M. Garresen, II/Executive Mansion

Monrovia, Liberia—President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf switched on the National Christmas Tree on December 16, 2009, on the grounds of the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. The ceremony marked the official commencement of the holiday season in Liberia. The President also unveiled a banner of the National Christmas Card, depicting a vision for Liberia. President Sirleaf was accompanied by Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis, Senate Pro-tempore Cletus Wotorson, and an array of government officials.
Photo: Ousman Diallo/Executive Mansion

Monrovia, Liberia—The University of Liberia held its 88th Commencement Convocation on December 16, 2009, at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia. The Commencement Address was delivered by Mr. David A. Straz, Jr., Liberian Ambassador-at-Large and Honorary Consul to Tampa, Florida. The Program was also attended by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, visitor of the University of Liberia.
Photo: Ousman Diallo/Executive Mansion

Monrovia, Liberia—On December 11, the Secretary-General of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD), Mr. Mohamed Al-Madani Al-Azhari, paid a courtesy call on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Liberia in Monrovia.
Photo: James M. Garresen, II/Executive Mansion