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.
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. 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. 22 September – Liberia establishes diplomatic relations with Armenia. 10 October – scheduled date for the Liberian general election, 2017
Deaths
8 January – Ruth Perry, politician (b. 1939). 21 February – Salome Karwah, nurse (born c.1988)
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