West Africa: Liberia Launches Plans for 180th Independence Celebration in Paris

What the report says

Liberia has begun formal preparations for its 180th Independence Day celebration, with Ambassador to France Teeko Tozay Yorlay Sr. launching a joint implementation document at the Liberian Embassy in Paris on November 7, according to The Liberian Investigator, distributed by AllAfrica. The event is planned for July 23-25, 2027, and will mark the country’s independence anniversary on July 26, 1847.

The initiative is being led by the Federation of Liberian Associations in France and the European Federation of Liberian Associations, working with the embassy in Paris and Liberia’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO. The planned theme is “The Oak-Centennial: 180 Years of Nationhood,” and organizers say the celebration is intended to bring together Liberians across Europe for a three-day program.

Reported activities include a Liberia-France business and investment forum, a cultural gala, and an international sporting event. The business forum is expected to focus on trade, investment and tourism, while the cultural and sporting events are meant to strengthen ties among diaspora communities from several European countries.

The embassy said the project is also meant to support broader engagement between Liberia and France and to create an inclusive platform for diaspora participation. The launch marked the start of coordination among diplomatic and community partners involved in planning the anniversary events.